Eckington Travel Guide
Washington
Popular places to visit
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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Nationals Park
Catch an event at Nationals Park during your trip to Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
MGM National Harbor Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM National Harbor Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in National Harbor? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Things to do
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
Top hotels in Eckington
Washington Plaza Hotel
"From check-in to check-out, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The receptionist, Asia, was incredibly accommodating and made us feel welcome immediately. The room was comfortable and the pool and gym were solid. The property is dated, but well maintained. We’d stay again."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Watermark Hotel
"Me and my boyfriend truly enjoyed ourselves we will be back again very soon"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Good stay"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Glover Park - Georgetown
"The room was clean and check in staff very polite. Check out staff was a little rude when i informed her that an era was done with my check out rate. But things was taken care of by manager. All in all my stay was pleasant."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Harborside Hotel
"very clean and updated room and property I loved the shuttle to the Harbor. plenty of free parking. staff was very pleasant. I definately enjoyed my stay. I WISH I COULDVE GOTTEN A HOT WAFFLE THOUGH. AN OH YEAH ITS CONVENENT TO PLENTY OF STORES FOOD LIQUOR GAS PIZZA SAFEWAY DOLLAR STORE RESTARAUNTS ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Salamander Washington DC
"The service from everyone at the Salamader was among the best I’ve encounter in all my years of global travel. Absolutely the best value in DC is not anywhere"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eckington
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.
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 United States Capitol.
Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Mary McLeod Bethune Council House and Studio Theatre.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Ford's Theater and jump on the metro at Archives 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 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.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
