Upper Northwest Travel Guide
Washington
Visit Upper Northwest
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
Top hotels in Upper Northwest
Omni Shoreham Hotel
"What a fun stay with my 3 children and au pair! We swam in the pool, ordered room service, got breakfast at the cafe and took pictures with the Fourth of July display. The staff was great, checkout and check in were so easy. The only complaint would be the size and efficiency of the elevator-not ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Glover Park - Georgetown
"Walkable location in good area. Room is comfortable, staff helpful"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion
"The restaurant staff were very rude and lacked professionalism. Before we had even finished our meal, they came to our table and asked to take our plates away, which made us feel rushed. It seemed that they were more focused on completing their own tasks than on providing good customer service. In ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
"Nice enough hotel, but there is a rooftop deck at a hotel across the street that blasts music until 12:30am several days of the week. The front desk said that there's nothing they can do about it. If you value a quiet nights sleep, look elsewhere."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Hotel was in a very good location. Parking is an issue, but there are garages very close by and parking on the street if needed. Room was clean but a bug downer was that the AC would not go below 68 and the room was adequately cool. We told the front desk, they sent up a maintenance guy and he said ..."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Upper Northwest
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Washington Monument, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.
Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Athenaeum and Alexandria City Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
