Chinatown Travel Guide

Philadelphia

A street with a traditional Chinese archway, brick buildings, and pedestrians.
A traditional Chinese archway with intricate designs and characters, set in an urban street with buildings and cars.
A circular fountain with water jets in a park with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building with a green roof.
A bowl of blackened fish with green peppers and onions on a white plate.
A peking duck food stall with a neon 'OPEN' sign.

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Chinese Friendship Gate

Learn about the local history of Philadelphia with a stop at Chinese Friendship Gate. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

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

฿1,636
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

฿1,619
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

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

฿1,970
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Philadelphia Haunted Halloween Tour: Terror Beyond the Walls

Philadelphia Haunted Halloween Tour: Terror Beyond the Walls

฿2,170
per adult
Philadelphia Haunted Halloween Tour: Terror Beyond the Walls
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

฿901
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12

Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12

฿835
per adult
Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12
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Top hotels in Chinatown

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,063 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,063
฿5,892 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,843 reviews)
"great choice..great location"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,297 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿4,297
฿5,001 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Windsor Suites
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

3.5 out of 5
31 S 19th St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,362 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,362
฿3,913 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,533 reviews)
"The rooms are on the small side, mine had no chair or table or desk. Shower curtain was 4" too short, allowing water all over the floor, leaving extra wet towels for housekeeping to deal with. When I told desk staff, they said new ones were on order."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
4509 Island Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,822 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,822
฿4,447 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

4.5 out of 5
120 S 17th St Philadelphia PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,035 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿6,035
฿8,116 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,811 reviews)
"The hotel is getting tired looking in the rooms. Grout in bathroom needs replacing, the toilet handle needed servicing, the coffee maker didn’t work."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

4 out of 5
1441 CHESTNUT STREET Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,667 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,667
฿6,594 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,653 reviews)
"Most impressed by very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
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A large, golden bell with inscriptions, mounted on a structure with a historic building in the background.

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.

A nighttime pathway in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

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.

A narrow street lined with red brick buildings, a cobblestone path, and a black lamppost.

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.

A courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with a Penn logo.

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 Penn Museum.

A baseball stadium with a large sign reading "Citizens Bank Park".
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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.

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