Southwest Federal Center Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
International Spy Museum
Delve into the world of spies, their gadgets and their stories, at this modern museum in the heart of downtown DC.
Museum of the Bible
You can study the exhibits at Museum of the Bible, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
You can study the exhibits at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
L'Enfant Plaza
During your trip to Washington, you can do some window-shopping at L'Enfant Plaza. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau of Engraving and Printing is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Bartholdi Fountain
Bartholdi Fountain is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Southwest Federal Center
Salamander Washington DC
Salamander dc was absolutely stunning. Staff was warm, welcoming and helpful. Spa- was heavenly! Highly recommend and would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
It was quiet and smoke free which I liked. Breakfast was ok but thought it did not met what I paid for. Which there were more vegetables and fresh fruit.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
Clean room, very nice hotel and staff
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Perfect location and clean room. Slept like a baby every night. Just wished they had more variety in the breakfast buffet, it seemed like they had the same thing every day.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
It was awfully rxpensive, but apparently there was a meeting going on in town so most hotels were booked and those that weren’t definitely had surge pricing! I’d have liked a vending machine with the ice machine on the halls. We just wanted to have a Coke in the room and you couldn’t. We even asked ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Great hotel in great location
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Federal Center
The Wharf
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in The Wharf. You might want to make time for a stop at The Anthem or The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf.
Southwest Waterfront
While you're in Southwest Waterfront, take in top sights like Arena Stage and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station to see more of the city.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center and jump on the metro at Archives 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 United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
Southwest
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Southwest. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and United States Capitol, and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station or L'Enfant Plaza Station to see more of the city.
Navy Yard
While you're in Navy Yard, take in top sights like Washington Navy Yard and jump on the metro at Navy Yard Station to see more of the city.
