Upper Northwest Travel Guide
Washington
Visit Upper Northwest
Things to do
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
Washington DC Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Upper Northwest
Glover Park Hotel Georgetown
Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC
"We’ve been staying at the Omni Shoreham Hotel for years now. Our son went to college in the area and now lives there. The hotel is conveniently situated near the metro and the many interesting neighborhoods in Washington DC. The rooms are very comfortable, especially the beds and pillows. The rooms ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion
"Everyone was disappointed that they didn’t have any sodas for breakfast or the evening reception all week. We had to pay $6 per 16oz Coke, Sprite etc. Ridiculous prices!!! We also say in the lobby every morning and it was several days in a row that the same trash was under the coffee table telling ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
"Wonderful and comfortable and we were able to get connecting rooms"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Where to stay in Upper Northwest
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 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.
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.
Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Alexandria City Hall and Market Square. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
