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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
Loved everything about this Hotel. Will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Clean room, but never fixed my shade. Gym is way too small.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
one of the lights in the room didn’t turn on, as well as the heat not working all too good but besides that everything was perfect and i will love to book again!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Stay was great overall! Staff were very friendly and accommodating, room was great. One disappointing part was that there was nearly $150 in unexpected fees upon checkout. I booked this hotel because it was more affordable than others in the area while still being high quality, so the hidden fees ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Staff was very calm and courteous about me needing to leave my bag at the front desk a few times. Also friendly staff at the breakfast buffet. I reserved a king bed room and got a room with two doubles with a handicapped shower that didn’t quite stream out far enough to take a shower. Also, the room ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 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.
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 Smithsonian Institution 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.
