Chestnut Hill Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Chestnut Hill
Popular places to visit
Morris Arboretum
Stroll among ancient trees, wetland tours and garden displays, in this peaceful setting that offers a reprieve from urban sightseeing.
Sesame Place
Enjoy the rides and games at Sesame Place and see why this is a favourite theme park in Oxford Valley. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Chestnut Hill
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"The hotel is an excellent choice if you want to be in the centre of the city. It is easy to walk to Reading Market for lots of food options. The Liberty Bell area with Independence Park is about a 15/20 minute walk. Rooms are very clean and quite comfortable……good value for money. We arrived at 1.30pm ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Great staff, very busy in the lobby and right downtown, but our room was extremely quiet!"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"I like that there was room cleaning everyday, seamless check-in and check-out and a well maintained room. I like that the hotel is central to major shopping centers and restaurants! Highly recommend a stay here."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Great hotel! Perfect manager and staff! Only thing i didnt like was no microwave in room, and the garage parking. We ended up parking on Market street to be able to keep our car keys with us at all times because all of the garages are Valet. NO SIR. Property was gorgeous and everyone was helpful ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
"The room was clean and the staff was nice and it is really close to historical buildings that you want to see and great restaurants."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Chestnut Hill
Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
University City
Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like Penn Museum.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mann Center for the Performing Arts are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Cherry Street Pier and Betsy Ross House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.
South Philadelphia
Travellers choose South Philadelphia for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Xfinity Mobile Arena.
