Penn Quarter, DC
Washington
Visit Penn Quarter
Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theater 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 theater scene.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington with a stop at United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a storied theater in Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Enjoy a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a storied theater in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
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.
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
DC City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Tickets
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Penn Quarter Hotel Deals
Riggs Washington DC
Great room, location, staff, restaurant... i would absolutely stay again!
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Service friendly and professional. Location great for walking to the Mall. Restaurant warm and excellent service and the food you need after a day of touring. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Had a small issue with Airco on first night but the Hamilton hotel team quickly responded and, change rooms and provided an upgraded room. Hotel staff is super friendly, knowledgeable and in gagging. Perfect location, wry central.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Staff was accommodating and the hotel is super cute!
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Check in was extremely quick, the room was spotless, bed was super soft and comfortable to sleep on, and breakfast was good as well.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Hotel Washington
Superb! Location, location, location! Great service, customer service...the VUI burger is to die for! Staff was amazing. Only mention is maybe turn the lobby music down just a tad, and please play soothing elevator music...ubeat pop is a little much. Perfect
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Penn Quarter
Downtown Washington D.C.
Central business district boasting Penn Quarter, Chinatown, and CityCenterDC, with a variety of bars, restaurants, and theaters. Explore historic sites like Lafayette Square and enjoy diverse dining options such as Fogo de Chão and Old Ebbitt Grill.
Southwest Federal Center
If you're spending time in Southwest Federal Center, check out sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza and hop on the metro to see more 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
Logan Circle is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Washington.
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 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 catch a ride at Shaw Station.
