Holmesburg Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Holmesburg
Stay near popular Holmesburg attractions
Things to do
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
Philadelphia: The Franklin Institute Entry Ticket
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia: National Liberty Museum Entrance Ticket
Philadelphia Haunted Halloween Tour: Terror Beyond the Walls
Top hotels in Holmesburg
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Great location, efficient space!"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
The Windsor Suites
"Do not stay here if you plan on needing the air conditioning after it gets cold outside. We checked in at 3:30pm. The temperature in the room was 74 degrees. Turned on the air conditioning to 64 and left the room. When we returned at 11:00 at night it was 76 degrees in our room. Front desk brought ..."
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Quiet room....😀"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
"Great value, friendly and helpful staff, better than expected free breakfast and unbeatable location. Unusual to feel so at home in a hotel."
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Holmesburg
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.
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.
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.
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.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
