What is Penn Quarter like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Washington's Penn Quarter neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Shakespeare Theatre Company and Ford's Theater as part of your Penn Quarter travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Penn Quarter?

Based on our traveller data, Riggs Washington DC is one of the top choices for your stay in Penn Quarter. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Capital One Arena, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour health club.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Penn Quarter area?

Expedia has 61 hotels and other accommodation options in Penn Quarter to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Washington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Penn Quarter, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Penn Quarter.

What are the top things to see and do in Penn Quarter?

You can catch a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, Ford's Theater and Sidney Harman Hall while in Penn Quarter. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center and United States Navy Memorial are some other places worth a visit. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include White House, Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History and Culture. When you're sightseeing in Washington, United States Capitol and Nationals Park are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Penn Quarter and the greater Washington area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Archives Station is the closest metro station.

Top 10 Penn Quarter Hotels of 2026

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

1. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter

Gina

includes taxes & fees

19 Jun - 20 Jun

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

2. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG

Penn Quarter

Jeremie

includes taxes & fees

19 Jun - 20 Jun

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

3. City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast

4.9 km from Penn Quarter

Andrada

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.8 km from Penn Quarter

Kurt

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

5. Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

5.4 km from Penn Quarter

Jessica

includes taxes & fees

19 Jun - 20 Jun

6. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Southwest Federal Center, 1.4 km from Penn Quarter

Brooke

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

7. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 2.4 km from Penn Quarter

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

8. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf, 1.9 km from Penn Quarter

Rasheena M

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

9. Harborside Hotel

10.7 km from Penn Quarter

Shaun

includes taxes & fees

10 Jun - 11 Jun

10. Hotel Washington

Downtown Washington D.C., 1 km from Penn Quarter

Zhanna

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

11. Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria

10.4 km from Penn Quarter

Angela

includes taxes & fees

27 Jun - 28 Jun

12. Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.1 km from Penn Quarter

thomas

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

13. Comfort Inn Conference Center

27 km from Penn Quarter

Francis

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

14. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.1 km from Penn Quarter

Tonia

includes taxes & fees

19 Jun - 20 Jun

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA

5.2 km from Penn Quarter

brian

includes taxes & fees

27 Jun - 28 Jun

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

16. YOTEL Washington DC

Northwest, 1 km from Penn Quarter

Courtney

includes taxes & fees

18 Jun - 19 Jun

17. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

4.3 km from Penn Quarter

Jed

includes taxes & fees

26 Jun - 27 Jun

18. The Westin Reston Heights

29.2 km from Penn Quarter

Nathaniel

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

19. Holiday Inn Express Lorton by IHG

27.6 km from Penn Quarter

Jeanne

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

20. Hyatt Centric Arlington

4.4 km from Penn Quarter

Vanessa

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

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Where to stay in Penn Quarter

Find the best Penn Quarter areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Washington D.C.

Art galleries, museums and theaters as well as vibrant entertainment, nightlife and shopping districts await in this city center neighborhood.

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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 National Museum of African American History and Culture, 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

A pleasant suburb on the banks of the Potomac River, home to the city’s oldest buildings, great shops and stylish bars.

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Old Town Alexandria

This well-preserved historic district a short drive from Washington D.C. has modern art and designer fashions lining 18th-century cobblestone streets.

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Dupont Circle

Funky shops, historic houses and fascinating museums have turned this once-exclusive neighborhood into a fun-loving bohemian district.

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Top Penn Quarter Hotel Reviews

The Watermark Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"everything is amazing"

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

2/10 Terrible

"I stayed in the Diplomat Suite at The Hamilton Hotel for five nights and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. The biggest issue was the Wi-Fi. The internet connection in the suite was extremely unreliable and often unusable, which created significant problems because I was working remotely during my stay. On multiple occasions I had to leave my room and work from the hotel lobby just to get a stable connection. Housekeeping was another major concern. Despite staying for five days, our room was never properly serviced. We did not receive the level of cleaning and housekeeping support that should be expected during a multi-night stay, especially in a suite category. The location of the hotel is excellent, and the staff I interacted with were polite, but the combination of poor Wi-Fi and the lack of room cleaning significantly impacted the overall experience. For a hotel at this price point, I expected much better operational standards and guest service. I would not choose to stay in the Diplomat Suite again unless these issues were addressed."

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Our top choices for Penn Quarter hotels

1. Riggs Washington DC

2. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG

3. City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast

4. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

5. Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

6. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

7. Hotel Hive

8. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

9. Harborside Hotel

10. Hotel Washington

11. Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria

12. Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

13. Comfort Inn Conference Center

14. Phoenix Park Hotel

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA

16. YOTEL Washington DC

17. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

18. The Westin Reston Heights

19. Holiday Inn Express Lorton by IHG

20. Hyatt Centric Arlington

Where to stay in Penn Quarter

Downtown Washington D.C.

Northwest

Georgetown

Old Town Alexandria

Dupont Circle

Top Penn Quarter Hotel Reviews

The Watermark Hotel

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