Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide

Harrisburg

The state capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.
Designed in the American Renaissance style by a Philadelphia architect at a cost of 13 million dollars, Pennsylvanias stunning Capitol was dedicated in October 4, 1906.
State Museum of Pennsylvania featuring interior views
State Museum of Pennsylvania which includes signage, interior views and heritage elements
Pennsylvania State Capitol showing an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and interior views

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Harrisburg

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

3.5 out of 5
23 S 2nd St Harrisburg PA
The price is ฿3,693 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,693
฿4,100 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Average

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Hilton Harrisburg

Hilton Harrisburg

4 out of 5
One North Second Street Harrisburg PA
The price is ฿4,585 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿4,585
฿5,090 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The Ad Lib Restaurant Amazing

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hilton Harrisburg
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

2.5 out of 5
350 W Chocolate Ave Hershey PA
The price is ฿3,120 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿3,120
฿3,514 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hershey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,923 reviews)
Very good experience

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area

2.5 out of 5
300 N Mountain Rd Harrisburg PA
The price is ฿1,685 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿1,685
฿1,870 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,088 reviews)
We stayed 3 nights and the breakfast was exactly the same all three days. It was simple. The beds were comfy. The bathrooms could have used a little updating. For the price, it served our purpose.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG

Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG

3.5 out of 5
765 Eisenhower Blvd Harrisburg PA
The price is ฿2,657 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿2,657
฿2,949 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Red Crown Bowling ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (854 reviews)
Nice location, nice staff, clean, and great bfast!

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey

3 out of 5
990 Eisenhower Blvd Harrisburg PA
The price is ฿1,707 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿1,707
฿1,895 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Front desk staff were not very inviting, no hello when we said hello, no good morning when we said good morning, not even a smile or a thank you. I am disabled and I had my own shower chair but we forgot the screws to put it together so it was a relief that the hotel offered one. Breakfast was good ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Harrisburg

National Civil War Museum featuring interior views

Allison Hill

If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Allison Hill
Went for a hike in Harrisburg. It was a beautiful Day. Originally I thought it was going to be very basic. After all, it was Pennsylvania. I was pleasantly surprised. The beauty was non stop.. September was the perfect time...

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
Default Image

South Harrisburg

When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Harrisburg
Default Image

East Harrisburg

Though East Harrisburg may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like National Civil War Museum and Riverfront Park.

East Harrisburg
Default Image

Uptown

Though Uptown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Pennsylvania State Capitol.

Uptown


Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide