Dupont Circle, DC

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Dupont Circle featuring heritage architecture and interior views
Funky shops, historic houses and fascinating museums have turned this once-exclusive neighborhood into a fun-loving bohemian district. 

Dupont Circle is one of the hippest neighborhoods in Washington D.C. Explore this eclectic jumble of bistros, bars, embassies, galleries, museums and early 20th-century architecture. The cosmopolitan district is home to young professionals and artists and has a large lesbian and gay community.

The circle started taking shape in the last quarter of the 19th century when members of Washington’s elite built their mansions here. Following a period of decline in the early 20th century, Dupont Circle re-emerged as a bohemian neighborhood in the 1970s, attracting musicians, artists, students and intellectuals.

Take a slow ramble through the streets to appreciate the architecture. In Embassy Row you’ll find many country embassies in mansions and former residences. Visit the Heurich House, also known as the Brewmaster’s Castle, a Victorian mansion with a fortress-like appearance. 

At the heart of the neighborhood is the small park where locals hang out and chess players compete at stone tables. Stroll through the leafy open space and rest near the white marble fountain. The area honors Samuel Francis Du Pont, a Civil War naval hero.

On a cultural tour of Dupont Circle’s museums and galleries, visit the Phillips Collection to view works by Cezanne, Van Gogh, Picasso and other towering figures of modern art. Explore the revival-style house where President Woodrow Wilson spent his last few years. The National Geographic Museum offers insights into the diversity of our planet and its cultures.

 The area has many other attractions that make a visit worthwhile. Pick up vintage clothing in secondhand stores, find good deals on rare vinyl records and try a bowl of mussels in a casual restaurant. Come back in the evening for the lively nightlife.

To find many of the area’s gay-friendly bars, restaurants and cafes, walk down P Street Northwest toward Rock Creek Parkway along the Potomac River. This park is a great place for walking, biking or simply enjoying green space in the nation’s capital. 

Dupont Circle is located just north of downtown Washington D.C. It conveniently has its own metro station. Street parking is limited but you’ll find paid parking garages nearby. 


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Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG

3 out of 5
1501 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC
The price is ¥15,169 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥15,169
¥17,588 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,301 reviews)
Great hotel experience
"Excellent hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG
Tabard Inn

Tabard Inn

3 out of 5
1739 N Street NW, Washington, DC
The price is ¥13,401 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
¥13,401
¥15,539 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
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The Dupont Circle Hotel

The Dupont Circle Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1500 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington, DC
The price is ¥32,292 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥32,292
¥37,442 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

The Dupont Circle Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle

Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle

3.5 out of 5
1733 N St NW, Washington, DC
The price is ¥17,378 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥17,378
¥20,150 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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Lyle Washington D.C.

Lyle Washington D.C.

4.5 out of 5
1731 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington, DC
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The price is ¥23,725 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
¥23,725
¥32,633 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,515 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Room fine. Hotel very clean. Reasonable prices."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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Dupont Circle Embassy Inn by FOUND

Dupont Circle Embassy Inn by FOUND

2 out of 5
1627 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC
The price is ¥10,471 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥10,471
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Sep 1 - Sep 2
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7.4/10 Good! (342 reviews)
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"Great stay for a single night. A bit of trouble to start the stay as there were problems with the room door code. Initially nobody responded to the messaging system but I found the managers number on a business card in the lobby and was able to reach him there. He arrived very shortly after to help ..."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

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