Chinatown Travel Guide

Philadelphia

A street with a traditional Chinese archway, brick buildings, and pedestrians.
A traditional Chinese archway with intricate designs and characters, set in an urban street with buildings and cars.
A circular fountain with water jets in a park with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building with a green roof.
A bowl of blackened fish with green peppers and onions on a white plate.
A peking duck food stall with a neon 'OPEN' sign.

Stay near popular Chinatown attractions

Chinese Friendship Gate

Learn about the local history of Philadelphia with a stop at Chinese Friendship Gate. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

฿1,593
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

฿1,938
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

฿1,938
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

฿1,248
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA

Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA

฿8,213
per traveller
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
Discover Philadelphia A Guided Tour

Discover Philadelphia: A Self-Guided Tour

฿265
per adult
Discover Philadelphia: A Self-Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Chinatown

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

4 out of 5
1201 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,976 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿6,976
฿8,118 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,143 reviews)
"Loved the breakfast and good options"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,246 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿4,246
฿4,941 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,720 reviews)
"The room was a bit small but overall we were fine. Location was nice."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

4.5 out of 5
120 S 17th St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,340 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿5,340
฿7,302 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,464 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great location"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
W Philadelphia

W Philadelphia

5 out of 5
1439 CHESTNUT ST Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿8,311 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿8,311
฿9,671 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,202 reviews)
"Definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

W Philadelphia
Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

4 out of 5
1200 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,975 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿5,975
฿6,953 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,900 reviews)
"Our first stay at a Lowes Hotel, loved that they took a historic building & transformed it while keeping the historic nature of the property. Our room was lovely, great bathroom fixtures & maintenance. The elevators were a bit slow, but they are also historic. We were in town for America / Freedom ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.5 out of 5
200 South Broad Street Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿8,979 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿8,979
฿11,682 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 indoor pickleball courts and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"IRA is the best part of this hotel!! The WiFi was spotty but the place is beautiful and well located. The new supper club is insanely gorgeous!! And the gym!!!!!"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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Where to stay in Chinatown

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A large, golden bell with inscriptions, mounted on a structure with a historic building in the background.

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.

A baseball stadium with a large sign reading "Citizens Bank Park".
Photo by Ann Sair
Open Photo by Ann Sair

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 Citizens Bank Park.

A narrow street lined with red brick buildings, a cobblestone path, and a black lamppost.

Old City

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Elfreth's Alley 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.

A nighttime pathway in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

Rittenhouse Square

While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

A courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with a Penn logo.

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 University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

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