Parkway Museum District Travel Guide

Philadelphia

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.0/10 (6,105 reviews)
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
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Things to do

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

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

฿1,975
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

฿1,623
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA

Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA

฿8,368
per traveller
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

฿1,975
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour

Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour

฿971
per adult
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour
Discover Philadelphia A Guided Tour

Discover Philadelphia: A Self-Guided Tour

฿38
per adult
Discover Philadelphia: A Self-Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Parkway Museum District

The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,651 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,651
฿6,575 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,008 reviews)
"I’m a little confused why the reviews are so high for this place. The hotel is in desperate need of a renovation. My room seemed to be a former suite split into two hotel rooms which made the configuration awkward and meant I could hear voices in the room next to mine through the locked door. The ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Windsor Suites
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,273 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿5,273
฿6,917 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and ...
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
One Logan Square Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,583 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,583
฿7,661 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton
Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

3 out of 5
101 North Broad Street Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,206 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿5,206
฿6,058 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,061 reviews)
"The bathroom walls featured tape to hide cracks, while the furniture appeared old and worn down. These conditions fall significantly below the expected Marriott standards for quality and maintenance. Consequently, I would not choose to stay at this hotel again in the future. Management should prioritize ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

4 out of 5
201 North 17th Street Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,712 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿4,712
฿5,483 total
4 Aug - 5 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"They didn’t have my reserved room"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

4 out of 5
1421 Arch St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,682 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿5,682
฿6,612 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
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Where to stay in Parkway Museum District

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

Parkway Museum District Travel Guide