The Wharf Travel Guide
Washington
Visit The Wharf
Stay near popular The Wharf attractions
Things to do
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
Washington DC Night-Time City Tour
U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
Top hotels in The Wharf
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
"Loved this hotel! Very clean rooms, lobby, bar. Very friendly staff and excellent service! Free breakfast buffet was best breakfast assortment by far from any other hotel we stayed at. I will be booking my next hotel with this chain!"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
"The hotel is very nice. We were greeted by Adrianne who was very polite and super friendly. Room was bigger than I expected and very clean and modern with lots of USB ports. Great drinks and staff at the restaurant. Great location too. We will return"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
"First of all this is a great value hotel. I choose this hotel as often as possible as the price point is lower than most of the newer hotels. It was probably a fancy place back in the day but it’s showing its age. If they redid the bathrooms and made the doors a little more high quality (they’re ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Everything about my stay was exceptional except checkin. I requested early checkin. Nothing was available, and I left my cell number in case a room was found. I spent the next hour in the lobby watching person after person check in. Finally, I returned to the desk and a room was then found for me. ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
"Smart TV would’ve made it better. I’d stay again"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC
"Pool area is great"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Where to stay in The Wharf
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.
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
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 Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.
Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Alexandria City Hall and Market Square. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
