Penn Quarter Travel Guide
Washington
Visit Penn Quarter
Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theatre 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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Get tickets for a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a popular theatre in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Washington Plaza Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The room was very small and looked like a motel 8 room. Outside of that, very beautiful hotel, outstanding restaurant and awesome staff
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Everything was excellent, we came to celebrate my birthday and they definitely added to my excitement and experience!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
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Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Amenities were excellent. The rooms were clean. All in all, a wonderful experience.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Rooms were clean and the hotel staff was friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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
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.
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
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.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
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.
