Lisner Auditorium

  • 1 upcoming event
  • 2100 H Street Northwest, Washington, D.C, District of Columbia 20037
  • 1,490 capacity
  • Opened 1943

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1 upcoming event

Slavoj Zizek: Signs from the FutureNov 2, 2026 · In 12 daysfrom $93.77

Getting there

Around Lisner Auditorium:

  • Foggy Bottom–GWU station (subway) · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • Farragut West station (subway) · 0.4 mi · about 10 min walk
  • Farragut North station (subway) · 0.5 mi · about 13 min walk
  • 37 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 86 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
  • Hotels nearby: Hotel Lombardy (900 ft), State Plaza Hotel (950 ft), Hotel Hive (0.2 mi)
  • Closest airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) 3.3 mi · Washington Dulles International (IAD) 22.2 mi · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 27.9 mi

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Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Hotels, food and bars near Lisner Auditorium

The closest hotel to Lisner Auditorium is Hotel Lombardy, 900 ft away (about 5 min walk). 5 hotels are within 0.3 miles. There are 71 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly sandwich, Mexican and American. 3 bars and pubs are within the same distance.

Hotels

  • Hotel Lombardy · 900 ft · about 5 min walk
  • State Plaza Hotel · 950 ft · about 5 min walk
  • Hotel Hive · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • Courtyard Marriott – Foggy Bottom · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • Residence Inn · 0.3 mi · about 8 min walk
  • One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (Tapestry by Hilton) · 0.3 mi · about 8 min walk
  • Arc Hotel Washington DC · 0.3 mi · about 9 min walk
  • Hampton · 0.3 mi · about 9 min walk

Places to eat

  • Chaat House · Indian · 200 ft · about 1 min walk
  • Panera Bread · sandwich · 250 ft · about 2 min walk
  • Baba's Pizza · pizza · 300 ft · about 2 min walk
  • DC Taco House · Mexican · 300 ft · about 2 min walk
  • The Halal Shack · Mediterranean · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
  • Uptowner Cafe · coffee · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
  • True Burger · burger · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
  • Leo's GW Delicatessen · café · 450 ft · about 3 min walk

Bars and pubs

  • Tonic at Quigley's · 500 ft · about 3 min walk
  • Hive Bar · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • Froggy Bottom Pub · 0.2 mi · about 7 min walk

Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.

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Good to know

What's on at Lisner Auditorium this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Slavoj Zizek: Signs from the Future (Mon, Nov 2).
How many people does Lisner Auditorium hold?
About 1,490 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
What other names has Lisner Auditorium had?
It has also been known as George Washington University Lisner Auditorium and GW Lisner Auditorium.
What hotels are closest to Lisner Auditorium?
The nearest are Hotel Lombardy (900 ft), State Plaza Hotel (950 ft), Hotel Hive (0.2 mi) and Courtyard Marriott – Foggy Bottom (0.2 mi). In total 5 hotels are within 0.3 miles.
Where can I eat near Lisner Auditorium?
There are 71 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly sandwich, Mexican and American. Closest: Chaat House (Indian, 200 ft), Panera Bread (sandwich, 250 ft), Baba's Pizza (pizza, 300 ft) and DC Taco House (Mexican, 300 ft).
Are there bars near Lisner Auditorium?
Yes, 3 within 0.3 miles. The closest are Tonic at Quigley's (500 ft · about 3 min walk), Hive Bar (0.2 mi · about 6 min walk) and Froggy Bottom Pub (0.2 mi · about 7 min walk).
Is Lisner Auditorium indoors?
Yes. Lisner Auditorium is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Lisner Auditorium by public transit?
The closest stop is Foggy Bottom–GWU station (subway), 0.2 mi away, about 6 min walk. Also nearby: Farragut West station (subway), 0.4 mi away; Farragut North station (subway), 0.5 mi away. There are 37 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
What is the closest airport to Lisner Auditorium?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), 3.3 mi away in a straight line. Also near: Washington Dulles International (IAD), 22.2 mi; Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), 27.9 mi.
Is there parking near Lisner Auditorium?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 86 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.