Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps have some of the most gorgeous sights in the DMV. I frequent here with my friends for afternoon lunch breaks. I’ve witnessed a couple weddings here– its an ideal place to get married, even though its on public property. However, there are lots of squirrels who will eat your food and one almost attacked my one year old. I would take precaution with kids. Read more about it on my blog

LOVE THIS place. Has enough shade for a little picnic during lunch time. It is always well kept and clean. At night, it is a great location for a romantic talk ;)
Well kept away from all the crazy buildings, it is surrounded with beautiful architectures, trees, flowers, and little birdies~ A great and close-​by get away location from your office. Take a break.

The Spanish Steps are basically a cul de sac at the edge of a hill in the city. They don’t really have a view. They don’t have that much charm. Only in DC does a set of steps have this much hype. These are NOT worth going out of your way to visit. However there is a cute park nearby at the top of the steps (down the block and across the street).

Ohh Spanish steps, Spanish steps! I don’t know if I’m not appreciating you because I live close and pass by everyday… Or maybe I don’t have a good taste when it comes to stairs!
I personally think there is nothing special about this place! They are just steps! Yes it’s kinda pretty to pass by but definitely not a romantic spot!!! there is absolutely nothing romantic about it. You’ll be very disappointed if you bring a date to these overrated steps! So don’t do it! On the pictures looks prettier than reality. (Pictures are deceiving) There are houses, embassies and street parking… Maybe that what makes it romantic!
During fall/​winter season looks dirty and during summertime if you just pass by there are tones of Mosquitos awaiting for you.
I pass by everyday… I’ve never seen any activities such as yoga, playing a guitar or just having lunch break there!
So, I believe it’s overrated! And that’s why I’m giving it two stars

Meditate here!
This place gave me inspirations to write deep thoughts, made me feel very tranquil.

I stumbled across these on tripadvisor when I was looking for things to do/​see in DC. It was one of those things where if I found them, great, if not, oh well. We were on our way to the Woodrow Wilson house (highly recommend it) and found these. Had to stop and take pics. They look a lot more imposing in pic than they really are. There are only 33 steps. It would be nice if someone would keep them cleaned up. There were still leaves on them from last fall, but overall I’m glad I saw them.

I was married during the government shut down and my original location for pictures was closed. Spanish steps was my second choice but I loved taking them there. It’s secluded and beautiful. A wonderful hidden gem

3.5 stars.
If you are in the area and want some peace, by all means, go. I like it enough, but for sure do not go out of your way. Maybe include it on a run or change your route if you are WALKING from Point A to point B and the steps happen to be somewhere near that route and inbetween those points. I like the quiet streets around the steps, a-​ok to me.

If you’re trying to weave through side streets in your car, finding this bit of street replaced by a set of finely sculpted stairs is going to be a disappointment.
If you’re looking for an attraction to see, you’ll find very little. It’s not a park, nothing of that nature. Just steps. I wouldn’t call a spot this exposed particularly romantic, either.
If you’re walking through the neighborhood, you might as well walk these. They’re also a nice photo op for tourists. But there’s nothing exciting going on here.

I had my wedding at the Spanish Steps so it will always hold a special place in my heart. It is a beautiful out of the way location that most people overlook and never take the time to explore.
It isn’t easily accessible by metro which keeps the crowds down and if you plan to go by taxi tell them the cross street (22^nd and S st NW) since many drivers don’t know where it is. The Steps are a great spot for a picnic or a relaxing night with a book. While not good for people watching, the fountain provides some nice background noise and you have a wonderful view of Foggy Bottom from the top of the stairs.
Whether you’re seeking solitude to read a book, a relaxing spot for a romantic picnic or an out the way landmark to work on your photography skills the Spanish Steps are a great spot to go.

I was searching for photo spots in DC and came across this entry. I was scrolling through the comments and felt the need to reply. I have not yet seen the stairs, but I can tell you — me being from Rome (Italy) — I believe these steps were an attempt at a replica of the Spanish Steps in Rome. Now while I agree that the view looking down (or up) from the steps does not compare to the one in Rome, it’s a pretty decent — and pretty — replica. I will come and add more once I’ve visited them.

They’re steps. I’m rating steps, yeah? Okay. So this place is pretty neat. A bit random to find on Unilocal when looking for urban parks, but this is what my search spit out and decided to go on a random rendezvous here.
I came in the middle of a Sunday cold afternoon alone. Sorry, no romantic story to follow, but it was worth driving to. I sat on the steps for a solid 15 minutes watching pedestrians go by doing what they do. It is a nice place to come and reflect. I had a sense of ‘letting go’. When a place allows me to get lost in my thoughts then I know I’ve found tranquility. I don’t find that too often in this business city.
It is a fairly basic structure. Steps lined with flower beds and a fountain. Obviously no flowers on this visit, but next time around I hope to see them when it warms up.

This place might just be a bit overrated. I made it a point to run past it this week… and when I came upon it, I said to myself: «that’s it?» It’s stairs. Stairs that lead you from one street to another. I guess it’s cool, but there would be no way in hell that I’d go out of my way to see them.

I would have given this place 5 stars… if it wasn’t under construction/​renovation when we got there!
I planned a nice romantic walk with my boyfriend last night and I knew he had never been there. He followed me blindly to this little neighborhood gem and when we got there I was so sad to see all of the yellow tape and fences and signs!
But…even though you can’t go down the actual steps, the view is still lovely from the very top and it is definitely still romantic. In fact, it was inspiring enough for my boyfriend to decide it was the perfect setting to drop those 3 little words for the first time… pretty epic. ;)
So it’s still a special place and I will return when it’s been restored to its original grandeur! (Though I don’t know when that will be…)
NOTE: Be careful there at night — I almost stepped into a 2 foot hole in the concrete that isn’t very noticeable in the shadows.

Sublime.
An Ideal place for Kissing someone you like any night of the year.

Beautiful spot in my favorite neighborhood in the city. Leafy, cobblestone streets, embassies and grand homes, many historic. Romantic spot that is also fabulous for doing handstands and sharing conversation that requires a peaceful setting. A magical place that feels far removed from city living. A couple of blocks from another favorite place, the Textile Museum.

The Spanish Steps are a little gem tucked away in Kalorama
As others have noted, the area is peaceful, tranquil, quiet, and charming
It’s also a great place to be romantic
I may have heard of some people gettin their freak on in the park late niteI
I can’t confirm anything, but it’d be a great spot to take a lady and seduce her
bom chicka wah wah

Definitely a bit anti-​climatic… but a nice bit of character in the city.
It’s worth a stop while on a walkabout in the city, but not worth a detour.
Recommend.

The Spanish Steps is the most romantic spot in DC, tucked away in Kalorama, perfectly shaded by lots of trees and pretty flowers.
I came last night to try to take some night shots of the city but I think I may have better luck taking photos during the day. The orange street lamps made it hard to get a good picture. The steps lead to … yes, a parking lot, but I still found it to be a gem of the city.
As mentioned by other reviewers, very very romantic — especially at night. I will admit that the thought crossed my mind that it’s totally the perfect spot for uhh, making out with someone. In addition, the «photographer» in me also thought that this would be a GREAT place for wedding photos! The couple could stand in the center and wedding party people could be on the stairs as they wind up. Obviously I’ve given this too much thought as I sat there by the fountain.
Despite my failed attempt at night pictures here, the Spanish Steps of DC is a fantastic spot of the city that I know I will visit again. Maybe to take more pictures during the day or to bring a *cough* friend here. :-)

This place is definitely one of the many hidden gems in DC. Quiet and subtle, you’d almost disregard its existence if you were in a rush.
I took my girlfriend here to wind down after a hard day’s work and a now religious visit to Tangysweet. We had emptied our cups and just sat on the top of the steps, watching the bikers and the children pass by as we talked and laughed.
The only thing I didn’t like about the steps was that it lead to a parking lot. It was very anticlimactic when we first got there. I hear there used to be an 18^th century manor house called Kalorama at the top of the steps before it got demolished
Despite that, the Spanish Steps is a romantic little place that I will visit again. After all, if my girlfriend likes it, then it definitely deserves recognition as a romantic getaway.