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 green dome and illuminated windows at dusk.

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

฿404
per adult
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
Hershey Trolley Food Tour Experience

Hershey Trolley Food Tour Experience

฿3,903
per adult
Hershey Trolley Food Tour Experience
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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 ฿3,999 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿3,999
฿4,439 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Hilton Harrisburg

Hilton Harrisburg

4 out of 5
One North Second Street Harrisburg PA
The price is ฿4,627 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,627
฿5,136 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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
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 ฿1,977 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿1,977
฿2,194 total
30 Sept - 1 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,491 reviews)
"Hotel was ok vending machine didn't work and the cable was basic also refrigerator didn't work needs upgrades on certain things"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

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

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

2.5 out of 5
350 W Chocolate Ave Hershey PA
The price is ฿3,235 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿3,235
฿3,644 total
30 Sept - 1 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,045 reviews)
"Overall, it was a nice place to stay while visiting Hershey park. The pool and hot tub are nice to have there for the kids. The rooms are small and average at best. You can tell when they did the rehab it was the “quick n cheap option”. The lobby is very nice with the fireplace. I would not recommend ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
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 ฿2,374 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,374
฿2,635 total
12 Oct - 13 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North

Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North

3 out of 5
7500 Allentown Blvd Harrisburg PA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,242 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿2,242
฿2,489 total
22 Oct - 23 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (249 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Very clean."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North
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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.

South Harrisburg

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

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.

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