Penn Quarter
Washington
Visit Penn Quarter
Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theater 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington with a stop at United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Enjoy a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a storied theater in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
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.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a storied theater in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Things to do
Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour
Washington Capitals Ice Hockey Game at Capital One Arena
Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
All. Perfection.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
All the above.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Great rooms, breakfast, and location. The best is the check in as we have stayed here many times and love seeing Latea!! She is the best!!
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Salamander Washington DC
Staff was wonderful. I'd offer people more water in the room, not sure I understood why minibar doesn't come stocked. But every staff person we encountered was just lovely.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
The check in was very good staff was fast and welcoming the room was very clean and stocked with waters coffee bathroom was spotless with plenty of towels hair and bath products the bed was heaven I had a beautiful view on the 10th floor housekeeping staff was very polite and quick to please I felt ...
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
The room was clean and spacious. And the fresh cooked eggs at breakfast was great.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 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
If you're spending time in Southwest Federal Center, check out sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza and hop on the metro to see more 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
Logan Circle is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Washington.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like K Street or World Bank, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
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 Gangplank Marina.
