NoMa Travel Guide
Washington





Popular places to visit

Union Station Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Union Station Shopping Center, a popular shopping spot in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

Columbus Circle
Find out about the history of Washington with a stop at Columbus Circle. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.

National Postal Museum
You can study the exhibits at National Postal Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

American Legion Freedom Bell
Find out about the history of Washington when you take a trip to American Legion Freedom Bell. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
University of the District of Columbia Community College
Walk around the campus at University of the District of Columbia Community College during your visit to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Ceres Statue
Find out about the history of Washington when you spend time at Ceres Statue. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do

Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Cherry Blossoms, Boat Cruise, Tickets

US Capitol & Library of Congress Tour with Supreme Court, Senate

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Top hotels in NoMa

citizenM Washington, D.C. NoMa
Staff was very friendly and helpful! Rooms were clean and the technology was very cool!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol
Clean Rooms
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
The chlorine level in the pool was entirely too high for the size of the pool. It burned your eyes just as soon as you walked into the pool room.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol
All of the staff we encountered were great. Standouts included Cleaven and Joseph in the breakfast area and Jerome at the front desk. We also thank the morning and evening valet attendants. They were always prompt and friendly.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Global Luxury Suites at Capitol Hill
Amazing
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Decent restaurant besides foyer
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around NoMa

Capitol Hill
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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