What's District of Columbia like?
People go to District of Columbia to see famous monuments such as White House, as well as to enjoy its many popular attractions like Smithsonian Institution. The area is also known for its museums and shops. Why not go on a fun excursion to Capital One Arena? Popular sights like National Mall and Walter E. Washington Convention Center are sure to leave an impression.
Where are the best places to stay in District of Columbia?
Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in District of Columbia:
Malolo Bed and Breakfast, in Washington
Southeast B&B- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Free local area shuttle • Garden
Conrad Washington, DC, in Washington
Upmarket hotel, steps from CityCenterDC- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • 2 bars • 24-hour fitness centre • Attentive staff
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill, in Washington
Luxury hotel with conference centre, near Smithsonian Institution- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • 24-hour fitness centre • Bar • Central location
AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown, in Washington
Hotel with bar, near Smithsonian Institution- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • 24-hour fitness centre • Rooftop terrace • Central location
HighRoad Washington DC, in Washington
Victorian hotel within easy reach of Smithsonian's National Zoo- Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
What is there to see near District of Columbia?:
- White House (0.7 mi/1.1 km from the city centre)
- National Mall (1.3 mi/2.1 km from the city centre)
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center (0.7 mi/1.2 km from the city centre)
- Capital One Arena (1 mi/1.7 km from the city centre)
- United States Capitol (1.9 mi/3.1 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near District of Columbia?:
- National Museum of African American History and Culture (1.1 mi/1.8 km from the city centre)
- Smithsonian Institution (1.3 mi/2.1 km from the city centre)
- Union Station Shopping Center (1.8 mi/2.8 km from the city centre)
- National Geographic Museum (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city centre)
- VSA Washington DC (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city centre)
Other popular District of Columbia attractions
- National Geographic Society
- Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
- K Street
- McPherson Square
- Farragut Square