Gallaudet Travel Guide

Washington

Gallaudet featuring a house, heritage elements and a park
Gallaudet featuring heritage elements
Gallaudet which includes heritage elements
Gallaudet featuring a house and heritage elements
Gallaudet which includes a house and heritage elements

Spend time exploring the quiet streets of this district to admire colourful townhouses and visit the campus of a university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

The pretty suburb of Gallaudet is an enclave of Washington D.C.’s Near Northeast neighborhood. It’s a place where colorfully painted houses share the streets with cool bars and entertainment venues. It’s also where Gallaudet University is located. This institution is devoted to the education of deaf students and those hard of hearing.

Gallaudet is loosely divided by Florida Avenue Northeast. Enjoy a stroll around the tree-lined streets south of here to get a feel for the neighborhood’s tranquil suburban lifestyle. You’ll see terraced townhouses, many painted in bright colors and decorated with intricately carved balconies.

Stretching north from Florida Avenue Northeast is Kendall Green, the picturesque campus of Gallaudet University. Pick up an information brochure from the Visitor Center and take a self-guided tour. Prospective students can take guided tours with the university’s current students.

Admire historic 19th-century buildings such as College Hall and the high Victorian Gothic-style Chapel Hall. Check out the Edward Miner Gallaudet Residence, the former home of the university’s first president. Look for a sculpture by Daniel Chester French. It portrays the bond between a student and revered educator Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet.

Be sure to visit the Gallaudet University Museum. Find exhibits that retrace the 150-year heritage of the university and highlight deaf language and culture. The museum is open from Monday to Friday.

Discover Gallaudet’s range of dining and nightlife options. Choose from African and Asian restaurants to beerhalls, cocktail lounges and live music venues. Nearby H Street is a popular nightlife zone and the host of the annual H Street Festival, a one-day art, food and music event usually held in September.

Get to Gallaudet by taking the metro to NoMa-Gallaudet U station. Frequent services connect the station with Downtown Washington D.C. and the city’s northern suburbs. Public buses stop at regular intervals along Florida Avenue Northeast.


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Top hotels in Gallaudet

Hotel Nell - Union Market

Hotel Nell - Union Market

4 out of 5
411 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC
The price is Rp1.321.046 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.321.046
Rp1.531.752 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Washington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (867 reviews)
"The staff were kind and helpful. I enjoyed my stay, it was relaxing and comfortable. I think they should add more gluten free foods/health options for people with allergies or other health restrictions in diet. Overall it was a great place to stay."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hotel Nell - Union Market
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is Rp1.634.787 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.634.787
Rp1.895.536 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,487 reviews)
"Convenient area. You’re near a bunch of restaurants, and bars/ clubs if that’s what you’re into. Only complaint is there are no microwaves on the property lol."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Washington Plaza Hotel
Omni Shoreham Hotel

Omni Shoreham Hotel

4 out of 5
2500 Calvert St Nw, Washington, DC
The price is Rp1.638.090 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.638.090
Rp2.378.037 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,033 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds, loved the gardens! Walkable to good dining. Pool is open till late. Would stay again if in the area."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Omni Shoreham Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
The price is Rp1.572.038 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.572.038
Rp2.319.654 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,562 reviews)
"Location was excellent, bar tender and concierge very helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

3.5 out of 5
6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD
The price is Rp1.436.631 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.436.631
Rp1.623.393 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Greenbelt. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,828 reviews)
"All good. Again, in the area I needed to be in for 3 days."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St, Arlington, VA
The price is Rp1.439.934 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp1.439.934
Rp1.645.190 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,465 reviews)
"The price is good, and the shuttle bus is convinient to the city."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Gallaudet

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Northeast

2/5(1 area review)

Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like United States Capitol.

Northeast
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Capitol Hill

4/5(41 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.

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Penn Quarter

While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like FBI Headquarters and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.

Penn Quarter
Downtown Washington D.C. showing street scenes, night scenes and a city

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 Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Washington D.C.
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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 National City Christian Church.

Logan Circle
Capitol Hill featuring heritage elements

Southeast

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like Washington Navy Yard, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.

Southeast

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