Coming to Washington?

The Washington Office has compiled travel resources for individuals or groups planning a visit to Washington, D.C. Visitors may use the resources below to find accommodation, transportation and other information related to their stay.

Maps

• Interactive map of Washington, D.C., from MapNetwork
• Map of the D.C. Metro (the city’s subway system)
• Map of the Smithsonian Museums around the National Mall, Washington, D.C.
• Map of the Capital Hill area

Note: the Presbyterian Washington Office is in the Methodist Building, which is in the white triangle area at the corner of First St. and Maryland Ave. between the United States Supreme Court and Dirksen.

Weather 

• Washington, D.C., forecast from the National Weather Service
• Washington, D.C., forecast from The Weather Channel

Transit/transportation to and around Washington, D.C.

• Baltimore-Washington International Airport
• Washington Dulles International Airport
• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
• The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Web site provides specific travel information and service alerts/updates. 
• Union Station Washington, D.C. (the train station and metro stop)
• D.C. Circulator (for easy and accessible public transport around the center of D.C. and Georgetown)
• About.com provides an in-depth guide to public transport options in the metro D.C. area.

Places to stay

Washington, D.C., offers many nationally known hotels. Use the booking Web sites below or visit your preferred hotel’s Web site for reservations.

• DChousing.net
  Housing for people working in the public interest
• Washington, D.C., Hotels
• Orbitz Washington, D.C., hotel listings
• Expedia Washington, D.C., hotel listings

Lower-cost alternatives to hotels are also plentiful in Washington D.C. Below are some guest houses, B&Bs and hostels in the area.

Centro Maria Residence (for young women only)
650 Jackson Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20017
Phone: (202) 635-1697
Fax: (202) 635-7246
Send an email.

Woodley Park Guest House
2647 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Phone: (202) 667-0218   
Fax: (202) 667-1080 
Send an email.

Kalorama Guest House at Kalorama Park
1854 Mintwood Place, NW, Washington D.C. 20009
Toll free: (800) 947-6450
Phone: (202) 667-6369
Fax: (202) 319-1262

Kalorama Guest House at Woodley Park
2700 Cathedral Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Toll Free:  (800) 974-9101
Phone: (202) 328-0860
Fax: (202) 328-8730

Adams Inn
1744 Lanier Place, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
Phone: (202) 745-3600 
Fax: (202) 319-7958
Toll free:  (800) 578-6807
Send an email.

Andrews House
2708 Ontario Road, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
Phone: (202) 483-0799
Send an email.

Grace Lutheran Church
4300 16th St, NW, Washington, D.C. 20011
Phone: (202) 829-9400
Fax: (202) 291-4516    
Send an email.

International Guest House
1441 Kennedy Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20011
Phone: (202) 726-5808
Fax: (202) 882-2228
Send an email.

Center for Educational Design
821 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, D.C.
Phone: (202) 635-7987

Center for Student Missions
5331 Colorado Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20011
Phone: (301) 386-4953
Fax: (301) 386-0789

Hostelling International Washington, D.C./
Washington International AYH Youth Hostel
Dormitory style accommodations with separate quarters for males and females. Kitchen facilities are available.
1009 11th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 737-2333
Fax: (202) 737-1508
Send an email.

Hilltop Hostel Washington, D.C. (formerly India House Hostel)
300 Carrol Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20012
Phone: (202) 291-9591

The Pilgrimage (part of Church of the Pilgrims, a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation)
2201 P Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: (202) 387-6615      Fax: (202) 387-6614
Send an email.

Washington Seminar Center on Capitol Hill (part of Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church)
201 4th Street, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
Phone: (202) 547-8118

First Trinity Lutheran
4th and E Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 737-4859         
Send an email.

Washington Theological Union (Facilities Rental)
6896 Laurel Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20012
contact Patrick Ellis
Phone:  (800) 334-9922 x5222 or (202) 541-5222

William Penn House
515 E. Capitol Street, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
Phone: (202) 543-5560  Fax: (202) 543-3814
Send an email.

Tourism information/ guides

• Washington, D.C., Convention and Tourism Corporation
• Washington, D.C., Visitor’s Resource Center
• Cultural Tourism D.C.
  A nonprofit coalition linking you to Washington’s heritage and arts.
• National Park Service National Mall and Memorial Parks
  Visitor information about exploring Washington, D.C. icons.
• Smithsonian Institution
  The Web site for America’s national educational facility provides information about 17 museums and the National Zoo in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

Entertainment

Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 I Street, SW, Washington D.C.
Phone: (202) 484-7700
Jazz Night (Fridays 6 to 9 p.m.)  
Blue Monday Blue (Monday 6 to 9 p.m.)

MetroGuide’s Washington, D.C., event guide
Find tickets and information for Washington, D.C., events.

The Washington Post 
While in D.C., check out The Washington Post newspaper for information on entertainment. The Friday edition contains a supplemental weekend section with details on cultural and recreational events in the metro area. Also see the Washingtonian Magazine for entertainment ideas and events.