Ivy City Travel Guide
Washington
Popular places to visit
Gallaudet University
Explore the campus of Gallaudet University during your visit to Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
National Mall
Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
MGM National Harbor Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM National Harbor Casino during your visit to National Harbor? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Top hotels in Ivy City
Hotel Nell - Union Market
I had a nice stay, rooms were smaller than expected but still overall nice.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Clean room, but never fixed my shade. Gym is way too small.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
We enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
It was great!!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Glover Park - Georgetown
Comfortable bedding
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ivy City
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Union Station Shopping Center.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U 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 Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.
Southeast
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like Marine Barracks, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Sidney Harman Hall and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
