Northwest
Washington





Popular places to visit

White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.

Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.

National Museum of African American History and Culture
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of African American History and Culture, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Smithsonian's National Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Smithsonian's National Zoo home during your travels in Washington? Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do

Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets

Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Top hotels in Northwest

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The overnight stay in DC at the Hamilton was typically fine for us except the city had worked on a water main nearby supposedly from 10pm to 6am. The front desk informed us that the water would be off and had set out notice pamphlets. There was no water still at 7:30 in the morning as we were getting ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Everything was spot on. Quick check in to the room bed in the room. Will visit again soon.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Hotel Lombardy
Worlde and all staff was amazing!!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Glover Park - Georgetown
Room was very clean and bed and pillows quite comfortable. Needed heating to be calibrated and was done quickly and also needed Ice and was brought to me quickly, Breakfast that you had to pay for though was subpar, no toast or bread, just chocolate crossiants! (not everyone can eat that much sugar) ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hotel Washington
Excellent experience all the way around. Our room. The service. The Attitude. First class.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion
Spacious comfortable room
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest

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.

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 Washington Harbour or Dumbarton Oaks.

Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.

Foggy Bottom
Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.

Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.


