Upper Northwest Travel Guide

Washington

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American University

8.2/10 (570 reviews)
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of American University during your travels in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
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Things to do

Washington: Small-Group City Unveiled eCruiser Tour

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

Rp612.564
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Headstones under the cherry blossoms at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Rp383.969
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

Rp1.232.271
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission

U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts

Rp1.142.976
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

Rp446.475
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Rp624.886
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Upper Northwest

Omni Shoreham Hotel

Omni Shoreham Hotel

4 out of 5
2500 Calvert St Nw Washington DC
The price is Rp2.421.026 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
Rp2.421.026
Rp3.430.165 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,388 reviews)
"The food was great, The room was greatly sized. But the closet in the room had a moldy smell. Which over came the room."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Omni Shoreham Hotel
Glover Park - Georgetown

Glover Park - Georgetown

4 out of 5
Washington DC
The price is Rp2.401.329 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp2.401.329
Rp2.784.359 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,028 reviews)
"Great ambiance"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Glover Park - Georgetown
Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue

Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue

2.5 out of 5
4400 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC
The price is Rp1.756.677 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.756.677
Rp2.036.921 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,085 reviews)
"The hotel is in a nice neighborhood with many restaurants in close proximity and walking distance. Also, close to metro stops."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is Rp1.951.863 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
Rp1.951.863
Rp2.263.266 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,231 reviews)
"A little dated but the bed is comfortable and the staff is nice. It’s close to the metro so you don’t need a car"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
The price is Rp3.205.353 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp3.205.353
Rp4.272.968 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,485 reviews)
"Faruk went above and beyond. The restaurant and bar is the reason I love the Hamilton."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
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 Rp1.575.816 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp1.575.816
Rp1.780.672 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greenbelt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,665 reviews)
"It’s was ok"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
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Where to stay in Upper Northwest

Find the best Upper Northwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Northwest

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Washington Monument, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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Old Town Alexandria

Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Athenaeum and Alexandria City Hall. 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.

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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.

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