Cleveland Park

Washington

Cleveland Park featuring street scenes, signage and a city
Cleveland Park showing cycling and a park
Cleveland Park showing street scenes
Cleveland Park
Cleveland Park which includes a garden

Dine at eclectic restaurants, browse independent boutiques, relax in leafy parks and watch a movie at an historic theatre in this pretty residential neighbourhood.

Cleveland Park is a village-within-a-city, a suburban neighbourhood that dances to the beat of its own drum. The laid-back atmosphere in the streets, parks and retail outlets help to promote a youthful, family-friendly community spirit. Cleveland Park shot to fame as a sought-after district of Washington D.C. in 1886, when President Grover Cleveland bought a summer house here.

The neighbourhood's focal point is Connecticut Avenue, a commercial avenue located toward the Cleveland Park’s eastern edge. Find brand-name retail outlets, boutiques, gift shops and strip malls. For eating out, choose from delicatessens, pavement cafés and steakhouses, to restaurants that serve Asian, French and Mexican cuisine.

Catch a movie at the art deco-style Uptown Theatre, which opened in 1936 and hosted the world premiere of 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968. Admire the impressive colonial houses that frame the tree-lined Newark, Ordway and Porter streets. These houses showcase architectural movements such as Georgian revival, Prairie style and Tudor revival.

Enjoy an evening at the Washington Ballet, established by the pioneering ballet instructor Mary Day. Attend productions at the intimate theatre or check the listings for performances at the Kennedy Centre, in the central Foggy Bottom neighbourhood.

Go to Melvin C. Hazen Park on a sunny day and stroll amid its towering trees. A trail connects the park with the popular Rock Creek Park. From here an extensive network of trails meander south toward the city centre and north, through parkland, to the District of Columbia-Maryland border.

Located in Washington D.C.’s northwest quadrant, Cleveland Park is easy to reach via public transportation. The metro provides quick access from Cleveland Park Metro Station to Downtown Washington D.C. and Capitol Hill.

Combine your time in Cleveland Park with a visit to the free Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Spot Amazonian aquatic creatures, Asian elephants, American bison, exotic birds and pandas, among other animals. Alternatively, join a guided tour of the neo-Gothic Washington National Cathedral. Climb the 333 steps to the top of the bell tower for unbeatable views over the city.


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Top hotels in Cleveland Park

Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
The price is €98 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
€98
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,554 reviews)
"We enjoyed our time at Washington Plaza, all the staff were friendly and welcoming. Sarah the bartender at the pool was exceptionally wonderful."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €126 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€126
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,646 reviews)
"Very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The Henley Park Hotel

The Henley Park Hotel

4 out of 5
926 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
The price is €94 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
€94
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,152 reviews)
"Overall, the room was very nicely done. The bed was comfortable. Its downtown DC, so the was constant honking and sirens, but that was minor. Only one elevator was working at the time, so expect a little bit of a wait. The only offputting thing i experienced was a manager chewing out the person behind ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

The Henley Park Hotel
Hotel Arboretum

Hotel Arboretum

2 out of 5
1917 Bladensburg Rd, NE, Washington, DC
The price is €81 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€81
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Large rooms, very clean, very comfortable bed, good breakfast. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hotel Arboretum
Omni Shoreham Hotel

Omni Shoreham Hotel

4 out of 5
2500 Calvert St Nw, Washington, DC
The price is €148 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
€148
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,079 reviews)
"Super friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Omni Shoreham Hotel
citizenM Washington DC Capitol

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

4 out of 5
550 School St SW, Washington, DC
The price is €98 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€98
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,726 reviews)
"The facility was clean, convenient and close to metro. The room was exactly as expected and as discribed."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
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Other neighbourhoods around Cleveland Park

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Northwest

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

Northwest
Dupont Circle showing a statue or sculpture and a monument

Dupont Circle

4.5/5(91 area reviews)

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.

Dupont Circle
Georgetown showing heritage architecture, a city and a house

Georgetown

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

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.

Georgetown
Foggy Bottom featuring a statue or sculpture, a city and a memorial

Foggy Bottom

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Foggy Bottom
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Connecticut Ave - K Street

While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.

Connecticut Ave - K Street
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Logan Circle

A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and National City Christian Church.

Logan Circle

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