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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.405.580 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp1.405.580
Rp1.629.770 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (865 reviews)
"Great service, friendly staff, would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Nell - Union Market
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is Rp1.624.095 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.624.095
Rp1.883.130 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (4,516 reviews)
"Good stay and budget friendly!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Washington Plaza Hotel
Omni Shoreham Hotel

Omni Shoreham Hotel

4 out of 5
2500 Calvert St Nw, Washington, DC
The price is Rp1.627.376 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.627.376
Rp2.362.523 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (2,022 reviews)
"Property was really nice all over. The bathrooms were small would be the only real issue with the property I would have. We had four in the room and it was a one person bathroom with not much room for one, however I know the property is older so I’m sure that’s the reason. I didn’t like the “destination” ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 Rp1.561.756 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp1.561.756
Rp2.304.482 total
22 Aug - 23 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! (2,546 reviews)
"Fantastic staff and always ready to help."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St, Arlington, VA
The price is Rp1.519.923 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp1.519.923
Rp1.736.511 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! (2,453 reviews)
"It was only one night. The bed was coferteble., the room was clean."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
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 Rp1.361.615 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.361.615
Rp1.538.625 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,809 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
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.

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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