Center City East Travel Guide
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BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

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

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Top hotels in Center City East

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"The lobby was lively and the center bar carried a good vibe. Check in was very slow and front desk was business like batch processing. The room and wing we were put in was very out dated and gloomy. To be fair, Nothing to complain about the cleanliness though. Personal opinion to share with future ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"Everything good but Elelvators took forever sometimes"
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
"Breakfast was very good and the seating area and the tables were very clean. They also had a very nice outside patio where you could eat breakfast."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
"Biggest problem was figuring out how to properly use the hotel garage. I asked several times and got vague answers about scanning the code. It was supposed to be $12/day but ended up costing me $84 for two days. Shower pressure was weak and sprayed water all over the wall soaking the whole floor. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
"It’s a nice hotel conveniently located adjacent to the Convention Center. I’d stay there again. My main quibble, as it is with so many hotels, is that the AC is obnoxiously loud when it kicks in. It will wake you up at night. Why can’t hotels figure out quiet HVAC systems?"
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Center City East

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 Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

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.

Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

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 Franklin Field.

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 Xfinity Mobile Arena.



























