What's Capitol Hill Like?

Capitol Hill is notable for its museums. You can take time to discover this walkable neighborhood's monuments. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Union Station Shopping Center and L'Enfant Plaza. United States Capitol and Washington Navy Yard are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Capitol Hill?

We have 412 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top places to stay in Capitol Hill:

Thompson Washington D.C.

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free Internet access • 24-hour fitness center • Café • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff

Phoenix Park Hotel

Historic hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Residence Inn Washington, DC /Capitol

3-star hotel with indoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Fitness center • Central location

Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

Riverfront hotel

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

Upscale hotel with conference center

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location

How to Get to Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the heart of Washington.

Flying to:

• • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Capitol Hill
• • Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), 27 mi (43.4 km) from Capitol Hill
• • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 24.2 mi (39 km) from Capitol Hill

Getting to Capitol Hill on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Capitol South Station
• • Eastern Market Station
• • Federal Center Station

Things to See and Do in and around Capitol Hill

What to See in Capitol Hill

• • United States Capitol
• • National Mall
• • Supreme Court of the United States
• • Library of Congress
• • Folger Shakespeare Library

Things to Do in Capitol Hill

• • International Spy Museum
• • Union Station Shopping Center
• • Museum of the Bible
• • L'Enfant Plaza
• • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Other Popular Capitol Hill Attractions

• • Eastern Market
• • Arena Stage
• • Sewall-Belmont House and Museum
• • Bartholdi Fountain
• • United States Botanic Garden

When Is the Best Time to Visit Washington?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 76°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 40°F)
• • Rainiest months: May, June, July, September (average 4 inches of rainfall)