Penn Quarter
Washington
Visit Penn Quarter
Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theatre 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Get tickets for a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a popular theatre in Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Acolman, Teotihuacan & Plaza de las Tres Culturas
Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
Great service and friendly staff
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Washington Plaza Hotel
Helpful staff; adequate room size; great location for convention and affordable restaurants; cleanliness
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
The room design was chic.. loved the red and white decor, and the led lighting.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Staff was friendly and courteous. Would have liked cleaner sheets and towels.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
So far so good. The check him was easy and the room a good size and well fitted out. Bathroom has a good shower and the usual products.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
The room was clean, but the sleepsofa was not to be slept upon. The breakfast was nothing to write home about. The location was excellent as it was near to my family's home and DC notable attractions.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Penn Quarter
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Southwest Federal Center
While you're in Southwest Federal Center, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.
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.
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.
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 The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
