Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide

Harrisburg

A city street leading to a grand building with a dome, flanked by tall lamp posts and modern buildings.
A city street with a prominent government building, a clock tower, and a First National Bank.
A city skyline with a prominent green dome and a modern yellow-lit building.
A large government building with a green dome and columns.
A large government building with a green dome and a fountain in front.

Stay near popular Downtown Harrisburg attractions

A grand building with a large central dome and a fountain in front.

Pennsylvania State Capitol

8.6/10 (719 reviews)
Visit a majestic palace in the heart of Harrisburg and wander Pennsylvania’s halls of power in a building created as a tribute to art, freedom and democracy.
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Things to do

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections

฿411
per adult
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
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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 ฿3,586 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,586
฿3,981 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was good, but would've bought the package with breakfast included had I known. Check in was delayed about 25 min. Otherwise very nice hotel."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Hilton Harrisburg

Hilton Harrisburg

4 out of 5
One North Second Street Harrisburg PA
The price is ฿4,645 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,645
฿5,155 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
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 ฿3,318 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿3,318
฿3,736 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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. ...
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 ฿1,850 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿1,850
฿2,054 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North

Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North

3 out of 5
7500 Allentown Blvd Harrisburg PA
The price is ฿1,966 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿1,966
฿2,182 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
"Rooms was clean and spacious. The Walls are thin. You can sometimes hear the people next door. That really didn't bother me too much during my stay. Staff was nice and friendly. There was alot of spaces to park. If your a choice member you get vip parking right in front."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA

3 out of 5
1025 Peiffers Lane Harrisburg PA
The price is ฿2,383 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,383
฿2,645 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,302 reviews)
"Horrible. Run the other way. Had a party upstairs until midnight. Called several times. Told nothing they will do about it. Will have to wait until it shuts down at 12. Called corporate. They said nothing they can or will do. Dirty outdated. Ice machine broke. Staff rude. Ask for 1/2 price since ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
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Where to stay in Downtown Harrisburg

Find the best Downtown Harrisburg areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Harrisburg
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A building with a red brick facade and a marquee sign reading "STRAWBERRY SQUARE".

Midtown

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

A historical exhibit titled 'Rebirth of Freedom Fifty Years in Four' with various documents and photographs.

Allison Hill

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

A large neoclassical building with a prominent green dome and a smaller dome on the side.

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.

South Harrisburg

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

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.

Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide