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
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 ฿3,829 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,829
฿4,250 total
1 Nov - 2 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! (1,003 reviews)
"It was 35-50 degrees outside and the A/C was on. It was not warm and the front desk said they cannot turn on heat until later in the year that the oil or gas tank still had to be filled. Crazy and a health hazard!"

Reviewed on 17 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 ฿4,654 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,654
฿5,166 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice and staff was amazing. Restaurants were great too"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 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 ฿3,309 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿3,309
฿3,726 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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! (2,055 reviews)
"Property is well maintained"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 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 ฿1,845 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿1,845
฿2,048 total
16 Nov - 17 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,508 reviews)
"Location was hard to get to. The hotel is dated but clean."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

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 ฿1,960 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿1,960
฿2,176 total
17 Nov - 18 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 ...
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 ฿2,376 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿2,376
฿2,638 total
18 Nov - 19 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! (1,312 reviews)
"Nice hotel at a decent price. Good breakfast options"

Reviewed on 20 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