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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
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 Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
Loved everything about this Hotel. Will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
While the rooms are lovely and the sheets were immaculate, I needed help with three things - 1) the front desk had to send an engineer to help me set up the Chromecast (there really was an issue, but the engineer came up at 930 pm and solved it) 2) the shower head was old and was not providing sufficient ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Nice staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Amazing staff, cleanliness was amazing and the hotel was beautiful. We had such a wonderful experience.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
The space was very clean, and the staff are incredibly kind! I really loved how close it was to NoMa + Union Stations, as it made travel within the city incredibly easy. I would absolutely stay here again and would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a fun getaway in D.C.!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Glover Park - Georgetown
Comfortable bedding
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
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.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
