Penn Quarter Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
DC City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
DC Monuments & History Guided E-Cart Tour-Blankets
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
Beautiful hotel, feels grand, but also boutique at the same time. Clean, comfortable room (and bed!), and prime location. Would absolutely stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Clean rooms…. Great view…. Nice staff I would book again!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Staff was great, room was great.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
The room was nice and the breakfast was good the only complaint I have is the bed itself was uncomfortable to the point I couldn’t sleep
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Yes we enjoyed ourselves. Love the cleanness .
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Washington
Superb! Location, location, location! Great service, customer service...the VUI burger is to die for! Staff was amazing. Only mention is maybe turn the lobby music down just a tad, and please play soothing elevator music...ubeat pop is a little much. Perfect
Reviewed on 9 Feb 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 Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, 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 Smithsonian Institution 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.
