Southwest Travel Guide

Washington

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National Mall showing a park, a city and an administrative building
Jefferson Memorial showing interior views and a memorial
National Air and Space Museum featuring interior views
National Air and Space Museum which includes interior views and aircraft

Popular places to visit

National Mall which includes a city, an administrative building and heritage architecture

National Mall

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.

National Mall
National Air and Space Museum which includes interior views

National Air and Space Museum

Heaven for aviation enthusiasts, this museum takes you on an uplifting journey through the history of flight and space travel.

National Air and Space Museum
International Spy Museum featuring street scenes and a city

International Spy Museum

The shadowy world of espionage comes under the spotlight in a museum where nothing is quite as it seems.

International Spy Museum
Museum of the Bible

Museum of the Bible

You can study the exhibits at Museum of the Bible, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Museum of the Bible
Tidal Basin

Tidal Basin

Embellished by the pink hues of cherry blossoms in spring, this scenic reservoir is surrounded by memorials to important figures in the development of the nation.

Tidal Basin
L'Enfant Plaza

L'Enfant Plaza

During your trip to Washington, you can do some window-shopping at L'Enfant Plaza. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

L'Enfant Plaza

Things to do

Cruise boat with Capitol Building in the background in Washington DC

Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise

฿2,934
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise
Boat Tour & Sunset Cruise Washington DC

Boat Tour & Sunset Cruise DC

฿4,866
per adult
Boat Tour & Sunset Cruise DC
Aboard the Odyssey of Washington cruise ship at night in Washington DC

Odyssey Washington D.C. Premier 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Band

฿7,016
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Odyssey Washington D.C. Premier 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Band
Washington: Small-Group Major Landmarks by Night Tour

Washington by Night: Small Group Sightseeing Tour via Electric Vehicle

฿2,563
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Washington by Night: Small Group Sightseeing Tour via Electric Vehicle
US Capitol building East side

Washington DC Night-Time City Tour

฿2,271
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Night-Time City Tour
Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour w/ Reserved Air & Space Entry

Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour w/ Reserved Air & Space Entry

฿2,563
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour w/ Reserved Air & Space Entry
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Top hotels in Southwest

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

4 out of 5
550 School St SW, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,347 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿3,347
฿3,880 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,678 reviews)
Great Hotel
"This hotel is really cool. You can control everything in the room with the iPad provided in the room. The rooms are small. I would compare them to a cruise ship room, but we were fine with that. The beds and pillows are really comfortable. The only thing I didn’t like was that there is no mini fridge. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

3.5 out of 5
725 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC
The price is ฿4,158 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿4,158
฿4,821 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,592 reviews)
"What an amazing stay at Hyatt House. We had never stayed in the Wharf area and for our kids’ first trip what an exceptional choice. Convenience, cleanliness and kindness are just a glimmer of compliments we give this property. We can’t wait to return!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

3 out of 5
550 C St SW, Washington, DC
The price is ฿4,473 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,473
฿5,186 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,842 reviews)
"This was a great location. Walking distance to most major tourist sites."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

3 out of 5
400 E Street SW, Washington, DC
The price is ฿4,622 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,622
฿5,360 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,476 reviews)
"Great, appreciated."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

5 out of 5
801 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC
The price is ฿6,403 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿6,403
฿8,731 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet. The staff was very friendly"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
Salamander Washington DC

Salamander Washington DC

5 out of 5
1330 Maryland Ave, SW, Washington, DC
The price is ฿9,552 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿9,552
฿12,269 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"I loved this property. It was conveniently located in downtown DC and close to many museums & restaurants. I will certainly return to this location."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Salamander Washington DC
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest

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The Wharf

You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in The Wharf. You might want to make time for a stop at The Anthem or Gangplank Marina.

The Wharf
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Southwest Waterfront

While you're in Southwest Waterfront, take in top sights like Arena Stage and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station to see more of the city.

Southwest Waterfront
International Spy Museum featuring interior views

Southwest Federal Center

While you're in Southwest Federal Center, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.

Southwest Federal Center
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Navy Yard

While you're in Navy Yard, take in top sights like Washington Navy Yard and jump on the metro at Navy Yard Station to see more of the city.

Navy Yard
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Crystal City

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Visitors to Crystal City love its popular shops, and you can check out Bowlero Arlington and Synetic Theater. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Crystal City Station.

Crystal City
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Penn Quarter

While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like FBI Headquarters and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.

Penn Quarter

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