Downtown Silver Spring
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Popular places to visit
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station
Embark on a guided tour of this redbrick former transportation hub and sit in the waiting room under 1940s fluorescent light.
DCI World Headquarters
DCI World Headquarters is just one of the places to see in Silver Spring, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Ellsworth Place
During your trip to Silver Spring, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ellsworth Place. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
AFI Silver Theatre
You can enjoy a show at AFI Silver Theatre during your stay in Silver Spring. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Gateway to NOAA
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Gateway to NOAA during your trip to Silver Spring. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Mayor of Silver Spring
You can find out about the history of Silver Spring with a stop at Mayor of Silver Spring. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
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
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Silver Spring
Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring
Parking of $25/day was unannounced and confusing with the little entry/exit gates. I hesitated to go in and out because the garage access/exit was so bad. there were hardly no amenities, refrigerator, micro-wave, etc.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hotel was very clean and friendly staff. The restaurant at the hotel was amazing.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Had a clean room and nice view. Breakfast was delicious with a good variety, albeit a bit on the cold side rather than hot. There was a big youth group staying and were very rowdy, made noisy into late nite and put their garbage at my door. I had to checkout at 5am and was unable to rest
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Arlo Washington DC
The hotel has great decor, and the room was big and well appointed with a fantastic view - but the service was patchy, and the hotel’s overuse of tech and AI in favour of actual service was genuinely annoying. For example: We arrived about 8pm after a long flight from abroad (with a young child) ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
This hotel is convenient to NOTHING. It is also quite old. The rooms were decent, though the bathrooms were not great. The worst was the mouse running across the conference center. Wouldn’t recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Silver Spring
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.
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.
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Union Station Shopping Center.
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.
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.
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.
