Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Washington, D.C.
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Washington, D.C., United States — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Georgetown.
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Top pick
Georgetown
Historic cobbled streets, M Street shopping, canal walks, Sunday brunch.
3.3 km from center
#2
Dupont Circle
Bookshops, embassy row, indie cafés, walkable to museums and bars.
11 min walk from center
#3
U Street / 14th Street
Live music history, top restaurants, the busy nightlife corridor.
24 min walk from center
Getting around
Metro is clean, fast, easy; buy a SmarTrip card from a kiosk.
Walking the Mall sounds short on the map; it’s 2 miles end-to-end — pace yourself or rent a bike.