What's Downtown Washington D.C. Like?
Downtown Washington D.C. is notable for its museums. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood for its art scene. Take in some culture at National Museum of Women in the Arts and VSA Washington DC. There's plenty more to see, including Franklin Square and New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Washington D.C.?
We have 416 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Downtown Washington D.C.:
Conrad Washington, DC
Luxury hotel with 2 bars, restaurant- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Garden • Attentive staff
AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • Central location
Canopy by Hilton Washington Embassy Row
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Riggs Washington DC
Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour health club • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Walkable location
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
Luxury hotel with spa, restaurant- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Bar • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
How to Get to Downtown Washington D.C.
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 3.7 mi (6 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.
- College Park, MD (CGS), 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.
- Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton), 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.
Getting to Downtown Washington D.C. on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- McPherson Sq. Station
- Center Station
- Farragut West Station
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Washington D.C.
What to See in Downtown Washington D.C.
- Franklin Square
- New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
- McPherson Square
- CityCenterDC
- K Street
Things to Do in Downtown Washington D.C.
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
- VSA Washington DC
- Warner Theatre
- National Theatre
- Ford's Theater