Old City Travel Guide

Philadelphia

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Stay near popular Old City attractions

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Betsy Ross House

You can find out about the history of Philadelphia when you stop by Betsy Ross House. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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 Old City

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

3.5 out of 5
400 Arch Street Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,500 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿4,500
฿5,236 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,778 reviews)
"One of the worst hotels I have stayed at. Staff was unhelpful and rude throughout our stay. Elevators broken, restrooms out of order, wifi unavailable due to needed repairs, bar decided to close early because an employee didn’t show up, pool was filthy. Location is great but totally mismanaged group ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG

4.5 out of 5
433 Chestnut St. Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,326 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿6,326
฿7,361 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,374 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and the room was great. Clean. Would definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
Penn's View Hotel

Penn's View Hotel

3 out of 5
14 N Front St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,955 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,955
฿4,603 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,178 reviews)
"Awesome location! Very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Penn's View Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing by IHG

2.5 out of 5
100 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,195 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿4,195
฿4,882 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"It is important to have the capacity to boil water in the room. A microwave and a kettle are important. Not everyone does coffee or tea. It is time to change the carpet and some of the furniture in the room. Where possible, have firm mattresses. Today, like me, many people suffer from back pain. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing by IHG
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

4 out of 5
1201 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,958 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿6,958
฿8,097 total
15 Jul - 16 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! (2,161 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 12 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 ฿4,501 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,501
฿5,238 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
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Where to stay in Old City

Find the best Old City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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
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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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