Germantown Travel Guide

Philadelphia

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A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a paved plaza.
A classical building with columns and a fountain in front.
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Stay near popular Germantown attractions

Grumblethorpe

You can find out about the history of Philadelphia with a stop at Grumblethorpe. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿2,314
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Sesame Place® Tickets

Sesame Place® Tickets

฿2,430
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Sesame Place® Tickets
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

฿820
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

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

฿1,607
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

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

฿3,575
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

฿1,591
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
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Top hotels in Germantown

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,742 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿6,742
฿7,846 total
13 Oct - 14 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! (4,823 reviews)
"Room was tiny. But a good option for being downtown."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,991 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,991
฿6,576 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and ...
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,445 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,445
฿4,009 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,239 reviews)
"The staff were okay. The hotel itself is outdated and a little rundown. Our floor had an old smell to it the entire stay. You can tell it used to be a really nice hotel it’s just old and rundown."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

The Windsor Suites
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

4.5 out of 5
120 S 17th St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,574 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,574
฿8,727 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (2,709 reviews)
"Great place Super staff The only place I stay when I come to Philly"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
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 ฿3,767 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,767
฿4,384 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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. ...
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

4 out of 5
1441 CHESTNUT STREET Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,114 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,114
฿7,115 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
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Where to stay in Germantown

Find the best Germantown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Old City

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting 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 park with a gazebo, benches, and trees.

Rittenhouse Square

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

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 Franklin Field.

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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