Capitol Hill, DC

Washington

United States Capitol which includes heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a sunset
United States Capitol showing an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and night scenes
United States Capitol featuring an administrative buidling and heritage architecture
Capitol Hill
Supreme Court of the United States showing an administrative buidling and heritage elements

Home to the emblematic U.S. Capitol Building, this central neighborhood is famous for its historic landmarks, markets, museums and nightlife.

Capitol Hill is a historic neighborhood that blends senate business with entertainment. It’s where street fairs and nightlife districts sit in the shadow of architectural masterpieces. Spend your time visiting some of the USA’s most-significant government buildings, watch performances of Shakespearean plays and browse the stalls of a centuries-old market.

The neighborhood takes its name from the hill on which sits the symbolic U.S. Capitol Building, the seat of the national congress. Take a moment to admire the building’s neoclassical façade and magnificent dome. Learn about what goes on inside the building at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. Then, look inside the senate rooms on a free guided tour.

Stroll around leafy Capitol Grounds, relax at the Summerhouse and see displays of regional plants at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Sit on a bench and gaze down the National Mall. Visit the Library of Congress and U.S. Supreme Court.

Go to the Folger Shakespeare Library to browse exhibitions on the life of William Shakespeare and watch interpretations of the acclaimed playwright’s work. Discover the evolution of women’s suffrage and equality at the Sewall Belmont House and Museum. Retrace the history of the U.S. Postal Service at the National Postal Museum.

Experience a feast for the senses at the Eastern Market, where vendors offer everything from flowers to dairy items and freshly baked products. Arrive on a weekend when artisans offer arts and crafts while farmers sell newly harvested goods.

Don’t miss a night out at the bars and restaurants of Barracks Row. Enjoy free concerts and artistic events at street fairs such as September’s Barracks Row Fall Festival. Mingle with senate workers and interns at bars along Pennsylvania Avenue.

Getting to Capitol Hill is easy via public buses and the metro. Capital South Metro Station and Eastern Market Metro provide quick access to Downtown Washington. The U.S. Capitol Building is just a 15-minute walk from the lavishly decorated Union Station.

Guided tours of the U.S. Capitol Building take place from Monday to Saturday and should be booked in advance. More information is available on the building’s official website. Eastern Market is open from Tuesday to Sunday.


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Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is ¥15,749 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
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Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
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State Plaza Hotel

State Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2116 E Street NW, Washington, DC
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Hotel Arboretum

Hotel Arboretum

2 out of 5
1917 Bladensburg Rd, NE, Washington, DC
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Omni Shoreham Hotel

Omni Shoreham Hotel

4 out of 5
2500 Calvert St Nw, Washington, DC
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AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing

AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing

4 out of 5
1999 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA
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Other neighborhoods around Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill featuring heritage elements

Southeast

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like Washington Navy Yard, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.

Southeast
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Navy Yard

While you're in Navy Yard, take in top sights like Washington Navy Yard and jump on the metro at Navy Yard Station to see more of the city.

Navy Yard
Titanic Memorial-Dedicated to the men who lost their lives so that woman and children could survive the sinking of RMS Titanic.

Southwest Waterfront

While you're in Southwest Waterfront, take in top sights like Arena Stage and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station to see more of the city.

Southwest Waterfront
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Penn Quarter

While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Ford's Theater and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.

Penn Quarter
The wharf, Washington DC is a very nice place to walk around.

The Wharf

You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in The Wharf. You might want to make time for a stop at The Anthem or Gangplank Marina.

The Wharf
International Spy Museum showing interior views

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.

Southwest Federal Center


Capitol Hill, DC