Holmesburg Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Popular places to visit
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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.
University of Pennsylvania
Explore the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top university in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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.
Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia: The Franklin Institute Entry Ticket
Astonishing Art Walk: Liberty Arts of the North
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Holmesburg
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Staff was super helpful and top floor room has retractable ceiling windows. Very nice for downtown Philadelphia.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The beds were made and they had clean towels. But they forgot to clean up the little things. Such as cleaning the coffee maker/removing the use coffee refill that another guest may be how to use an empty the water in the ice bucket. In other words, the staff were really good and very nice at the ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Windsor Suites
Perfect stay
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Curtains have many small holes and it looks like stars shining through at night Tub needs to be refinished, felt unsafe,
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. I am not sure if you have to request housekeeping to clean your room but they never cleaned my room. I stayed from Friday to Monday morning. There was also a shortage of towels and wash clothes. Housekeeping staff was extremely overwhelmed and frustrated ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holmesburg
Northeast Philadelphia
Unique features of Northeast Philadelphia include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Otherworld Philadelphia or Topgolf while you're exploring the area.
Fishtown
While you're in Fishtown, take in top sights like The Fillmore Philedelphia or Rivers Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palmer St & Girard Ave Stop or Girard Ave & Columbia Ave Tram Stop.
North Philadelphia
You might enjoy the historical sites while in North Philadelphia. The Liacouras Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at North Philadelphia BSL Station or Allegheny Station to see more of the city.
North Philadelphia East
While you're in North Philadelphia East, take in top sights like Divine Lorraine Hotel or Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Temple University Station or Cecil B Moore Station.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.
Center City East
If you're spending time in Center City East, check out sights like Pennsylvania Convention Center or Liberty Bell Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 5th St. Station or 8th St Station.
