Ivy City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Gallaudet University
Explore the campus of Gallaudet University during your visit to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
MGM National Harbor Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM National Harbor Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in National Harbor? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Top hotels in Ivy City
Hotel Nell - Union Market
"Overall a decent stay, but we did have a few issues. Despite setting the thermostat to 64, the room never dropped below 74. It also seemed to turn off randomly. It was consistently above 90 each day of my stay, so coming back to a hot room was not enjoyable. The blackout curtains were great, but ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
"Quick stay but clean and very nice staff, woudk def use this hotel again!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Great spot! Had a one night stay and it was lovely. Very quiet. Would come back."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
"We have stated here in the past and always love to come back when visit DC. My only negatives this time was the hotel seemed very busy and crowded and seemed a bit understaffed. Restaurant services was slow and servers inattentive; valet and check in also took sone time but staff very friendly. The ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
"The room I was in the thermostat didn’t work properly if stayed too cold and when I tried to turn it off or turn the thermostat up it didn’t work."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Lombardy
"Everything and everyone was wonderful!!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ivy City
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Washington Monument, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.
Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Athenaeum and Alexandria City Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
