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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
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.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Get tickets for a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a popular theatre in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets
Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
The hotel was stunning. It is located in the heart of DC. It was within walking distance of all the museums/monuments, as well as some stunning restaurants. It felt safe and clean and the staff were very kind and accommodating as well as knowledgeable on the city and the hotel. Wouldn't hesitate ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Park Hyatt Washington
Very nice and confortable room.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Great stay! Front desk service was impeccable the entire stay.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Wonderful, simply. Wonderful stay. No complaints. The hotel lobby smell amazing, the rooms are sublime and the location of it all is just spectacular. My lady and I already declared that every time we’re in DC, we re absolutely staying here.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Room was ok, some amenities was broken
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
Room was small but clean/immaculate. good maid service and friendly staff. excellent location
Reviewed on 27 Jan 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 Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, 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 K Street or Black Lives Matter Plaza, 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.
