Penn Quarter
Washington
Visit Penn Quarter
Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
FBI Headquarters
After visiting FBI Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center
Find out about the history of Washington when you spend time at Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Get tickets for a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a popular theatre in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Lansburgh Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Lansburgh Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Cherry Blossoms, Boat Cruise, Tickets
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Washington Plaza Hotel
It was awfully rxpensive, but apparently there was a meeting going on in town so most hotels were booked and those that weren’t definitely had surge pricing! I’d have liked a vending machine with the ice machine on the halls. We just wanted to have a Coke in the room and you couldn’t. We even asked ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Great hotel in great location
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
It was good. Nice location, older hotel.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Check mini bar items as soon as you get in and notify front desk to confirm all items are there half ours were missing and a bottle of wine was opened and empty sitting on the shelf.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
State Plaza Hotel
Harborside Hotel
Good continental breakfast option.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Penn Quarter
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 Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
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.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
