Title: Penn Quarter Travel Guide: Best of Penn Quarter, Washington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Penn Quarter](https://expedia.co.uk/Penn-Quarter-Washington-Hotels.0-n553248635976474760-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Washington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Washington.d178318.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Washington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Washington.d178318.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Penn Quarter Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Penn-Quarter.d553248635976474760.Car-Hire-Guide)[Penn Quarter Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Penn-Quarter.d553248635976474760.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Penn Quarter Travel Guide ## Washington ![Aerial photo overlooking the Penn Quarter, Constitution Avenue & north-side of the Mall, District of Columbia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474760/a93e38b0-10c7-49b6-baac-89e66644e38c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Capitals ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3763/7d83a66f-7b9a-49c1-b8d6-8e4c0e05612a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ford\'s Theater featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063531/bc8d42ef-99d5-4100-8cc9-11521c6986a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ford\'s Theater featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063531/35498661-df49-4695-9812-47f0eac450d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ford\'s Theater showing signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063531/3f29f2de-e217-4cb5-8aff-f827888d941b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Penn Quarter Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Washington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington.dx178318) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ford\'s Theater featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063531/35498661-df49-4695-9812-47f0eac450d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ford's Theater 4.5/5(19 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fords-Theater-Washington.d6063531.Attraction) ![National Mall which includes a city, an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503260/7bd77e8b-04a0-45d2-9d63-4a4510be556e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Mall 4.5/5(66 reviews) Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Mall-Southwest.d507500.Attraction) ![White House which includes a city, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503261/da53510d-2c72-405f-9a76-ff94599b346b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### White House 4/5(142 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/White-House-Northwest.d503261.Attraction) ![Washington_WalterEWashingtonConventionCenter_6034985_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034985/b02c0b52-fcde-4c76-8219-dc4e31596ee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walter E. Washington Convention Center 4.5/5(10 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Walter-E-Washington-Convention-Center-Washington.d6034985.Attraction) ![The Smithsonian Castle South Lawn close to the flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068571/6b24fed8-6035-422e-ae45-e078bd1652e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Smithsonian Institution 4.5/5(3 reviews) Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smithsonian-Institution-Northwest.d6068571.Attraction) ![District of Columbia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503277/8154e640-aa65-490f-93f4-847a995e5186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Union Station Shopping Center 3.5/5(3 reviews) During your trip to Washington, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Station Shopping Center. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Union-Station-Shopping-Center-Washington.d503277.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Discover DC Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/262425/2832bb05-bc3b-47e7-8477-7bf73beb5e41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover DC Tour £66 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-dc-tour.a262425.activity-details) ![Elephant exhibit in a bustling Smithsonian Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/514522/0104eb9c-c654-48d5-a0ab-46a0b041f8c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Smithsonian Natural History with Expert Guide £71 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/smithsonian-natural-history-with-expert-guide.a514522.activity-details) ![Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45721354/6dcc00fd-d5d3-4890-9583-0053884b1f56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts £42 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/us-capitol-and-library-of-congress-tour-with-rotunda-crypts.a45721354.activity-details) ![Washington Capitals Ice Hockey Game at Capital One Arena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47588448/d68ace05-b498-4ab8-a3a2-49cfa8b3aeda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Washington Capitals Ice Hockey Game at Capital One Arena £51 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/washington-capitals-ice-hockey-game-at-capital-one-arena.a47588448.activity-details) ![VIP National Archives Skip-The-Line Guided Tour 6 ppl Max](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46573766/8586d784-0591-426c-80d9-4ae682c1b515.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Archives VIP Skip-The-Line Small Group Guided Tour £44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/national-archives-vip-skip-the-line-small-group-guided-tour.a46573766.activity-details) ![Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213141/1223a994-5645-41a7-a57f-b8a0d4a77ece.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Haunted DC Night-Time Walking Tour on Capitol Hill £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/haunted-dc-night-time-walking-tour-on-capitol-hill.a1213141.activity-details) [See all activities in Washington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Washington.d178318.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Penn Quarter ![Washington Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40600/40512/8a8ad264_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Washington Plaza Hotel 10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC £111 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (4,978 reviews) Disappointed Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=40512&PinnedHotelID=40512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474760) ![Hamilton Hotel Washington DC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42000/41943/cf0e6380_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hamilton Hotel Washington DC 1001 14th St NW Washington DC £167 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,223 reviews) Gym Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=41943&PinnedHotelID=41943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474760) ![Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24400/24323/3d8f3397_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG 6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt MD £79 21 Apr - 22 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greenbelt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,340 reviews) Good ig Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=24323&PinnedHotelID=24323&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474760) ![Arlo Washington DC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106090000/106087200/106087178/8cf67881_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Arlo Washington DC 333 G St NW Washington DC £206 18 Apr - 19 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Union Station Shopping Center and Smithsonian Institution ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,383 reviews) Upscale property with excellent customer care. Great parking option, location and daily activities! I will definitely stay again! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F04%2F2026&endDate=19%2F04%2F2026&selected=106087178&PinnedHotelID=106087178&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474760) ![Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11300/11216/e04fecb3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill 525 New Jersey Ave Nw Washington DC £155 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews) Great location and great staff! Walking distance to sight seeing, restaurants and transportation. Our first room didn’t have the best plumbing. They gave us another room. They also wrote us a note and provided us snacks for the inconvenience. I would definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=11216&PinnedHotelID=11216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474760) ![Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15100/15009/4c98766e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel 900 S Orme St Arlington VA £115 4 Apr - 5 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (3,069 reviews) Friendly staff, great food options, out dated room utilities - ie phone. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=15009&PinnedHotelID=15009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474760) [See all 6,191 properties in Penn Quarter](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976474760) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Penn Quarter hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474760&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[24 Mar - 25 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474760&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474760&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474760&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474760&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474760&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474760&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474760&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Penn Quarter ![Downtown Washington D.C. showing street scenes, night scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800144/2fa4888a-69e5-4b18-9268-535ed4ddf71e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Washington D.C. 4.5/5(156 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Downtown-Washington-DC.dx800144) ![Quiet, Peaceful, Beautiful Arlington National Cemetery ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6236/76febf22-ffcd-4dce-8488-e6481e779fce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Southwest-Federal-Center.dx553248635976470508) ![Amazing tabloid with American history at the metro ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3763/a75bb192-0c48-44ed-81f0-449ea6db781a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-NoMa.dx553248635975438458) ![Bronze Statue on Logan Circle in Washington DC: man on a horse. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000663474/00bbcc5c-2b92-4ffb-9f42-a0912bb8c560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Logan-Circle.dx3000663474) ![Connecticut Ave - K Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3763/98b63cb7-a9b7-44ff-806b-4fe070fe3a9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Connecticut-Ave-K-Street.dx553248635976475019) ![Colorful townhouses before sunset in spring, Washington DC, USA. Historic brick townhouses in Shaw neighborhood on a quiet street with trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969440/6c032380-a60e-4d99-894b-f4a30f29ae40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Shaw.dx553248633938969440) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Penn Quarter Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app