Brookland Travel Guide
Washington
Popular places to visit
Franciscan Monastery
You can learn about the history of Washington when you stop by Franciscan Monastery. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
National Mall
Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission
Top hotels in Brookland
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Staff was wonderful. It would have been nice to have the restaurant and bar stay open later than 10pm
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Above par
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
The room was excellent, we loved the view. It was very comfortable and stylish. The staff was even better. By far the best hotel experience I've had
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hotel Lombardy
Overall not bad. However, the sheets had a very strong bleach smell, which was quite unpleasant. Also, the toilet is really small
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Washington
Excellent across the board.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Clean room (no smoke smell as other reviews have mentioned) and parking was waived (likely due to us traveling in low season). Cotton sheets a plus. Good water pressure. Quiet 6th floor. A great place for our family of 5 to stay to tour DC for the 250th. Breakfast was toasted goods (bagels, toasts, ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brookland
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Union Station Shopping Center.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U 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.
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.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
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.
