Southwest Travel Guide
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Stay near popular Southwest attractions
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

One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Top hotels in Southwest

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
"Everything went really well. You can walk to several touristic sites, breakfast is decent, beds are comfortable."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Salamander Washington DC

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
Where to stay in Southwest

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.

Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo, 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 The Little Theatre of Alexandria 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.

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.




























