Upper Northwest
Washington
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Popular places to visit
American University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of American University during your travels in Washington. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art galleries.
Washington National Cathedral
Inside this vast, striking building are richly decorated chapels, important artwork and a stained-glass window that contains a piece of the moon.
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
You can browse the exhibits at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
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.
National Mall
Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.
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.
Things to do
Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
National Mall Night Tour with 10+ Monuments (Public or Private)
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets
Washington DC Hop On-Off Trolley Tour
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Top hotels in Upper Northwest
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion
Fabulous! The room was clean and stocked with everything one might need for an overnight stay. Breakfast was so good! I highly recommend Embassy Suites
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Glover Park - Georgetown
The shower head spurted water out it wasn’t a nice comfortable water flow. The couch was stained and dirty looking. The overall care of the room could have been better.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Good
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Room was spotless. Staff very courteous. Overall very pleasant experience.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Rooms were very nice & staff were helpful and nice ! I’ll be back I love it there !
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Northwest
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, 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 Washington Harbour or Dumbarton Oaks.
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.
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.
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.
