Dupont Circle Park

Nice place, with a great atmosphere and environment. There usually contains some people, resting, reading, playing... and what I found as amazing is that this place is also famous for people playing chess. It is a good location, surrounding of restaurants. I do really recomment.

This has long been one of my favorite neighborhoods because of the great restaurants and shops here. But I also love it because the surroundings are charming and walkable. Good place to wander around. Some museums here as well.

Obviously a nice location. Friendly staff and nice restaurant. But I’m not sure how they are listed as a value hotel at $400/night. The pics of the top floor patio with a view is only available to the penthouse. Our room had a broken toilet and luggage rack. This is particularly odd given we had to wait 20 minutes in lobby at check in for a room inspection to be completed. No ice on floor and it takes over 60 minutes for room service to bring it up. Quicker to go down to the bar. Worst part by far though was the scary entourage dominating the entry one door/drive one night. Security really needed to have cleared them out. Obviously, my bad for booking here. Would definitely not recommend.

In Dupont Circle there is a good selection of restaurants, shops, bars etc. Pretty central in Washington, D.C., so much chance of ending up here!

We had a fun time just walking around identifying the different embassies and countries. Also the neighborhood has a bunch of shops for food and shopping.

PROS * Major famous commercial center * Many restaurants and bars (especially the 24 hour Krispy Kreme Donut Shoppe) * Many community and cultural celebrations * Vibrant, lively and eclectic * Always something happening- busy * Big major thoroughfare traffic circle * Underground passage of Connecticut Avenue lessens the congestion CONS * Busy and crowded and active * The main traffic circle of 6 major streets is very confusing and dangerous for cars and drivers and also risky for pedestrians (but not as bad as L'Etoile of 12 streets surrounding the Arc de Triomphe in Paris) * There are people who live there in the park or on the streets and then one needs to be wary "I VISITED THIS PLACE"... ... for the first time on this visit when I drove from Cleveland Park to Freedom Plaza (in order to get the kosher Krispy Kreme donuts). I subsequently walked the several kilometers to do the same purchase. Both times, it was Sunday morning 8-9am and the place was relatively quiet. Those that slept on the street were there. There was an active farmers' marker being set up on the side streets on both days. I've passed through here innumerous times, but only now, viewing and reporting as a tourist. ADVICES * No real need to go out of your way to see it as a tourist attraction. * Watch out for the traffic circle- both as a driver and a pedestrian * Know that you will probably see people who live there

The circle itself is a circle with a surrounding park. The circle itself was under construction during my visit - May 2023. The area is diverse depending which street you take! That’s what I find so interesting. Some (to the west) are quieter, chilled restaurants and more residential. Off the other streets it’s quite a hustle and bustle with lots of cafes and restaurants.

Great neighborhood. Lots of restaurants, bars, and places to stay in the area. It can get a little sketchy over the weekends in the actual circle, but we never felt unsafe at any point. Very close to the metro as well.

If you have only a short time to see Washington DC, Dupont Circle is a MUST SEE! Although the main restaurant area was busy when we were there (and boy, can you ever get all kinds of good food here), it wasn't throbbing and loud and pushy and we felt safe and entertained. It is a vibrant, thriving residential neighbourhood with lots of local activities as well. Of course, the best way to get there is by subway, and it's a short wonderful walk through a spectacular residential community to get to the food district, well worth doing. I was told the subway stop there is one of the deepest in the region, so as long as the escalator works, it's fine.

This is the perfect area to stay in DC! Metro access, good coffee shops, restaurants, bars, hotels, bookstores, and more.