Northwest
Washington
Popular places to visit
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of African American History and Culture, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Howard University
Explore the campus of Howard University during your stay in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Things to do
National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Top hotels in Northwest
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Staff was friendly, shower drain didn’t work so had to shower in s pool of water. Decent hotel 7/10
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Nice staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Washington
Location location location! This place is fantastic. We will be back!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Lombardy
Small but super clean rooms, an architectural jewel in a great location
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Very clean environment. Spacious room. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Henley Park Hotel
It would have been nice to have a small refrigerator in the rooms.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest
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.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Washington Harbour or Dumbarton Oaks.
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.
Foggy Bottom
Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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.
