Kensington Travel Guide
Philadelphia

Popular places to visit

Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.

Sesame Place
Enjoy the rides and games at Sesame Place and see why this is a favourite theme park in Oxford Valley. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

University of Pennsylvania
Explore the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top university in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

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

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Kensington

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"My reservation was guaranteed for 3:00 PM check-in. I arrived at 3:15 PM and my room was not ready. While one of the desk clerks was very apologetic, I had to wait until 3:40 before my room was ready; that is not acceptable. It really is a bare bones hotel where the only amenity is a coffee machine ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Sorry I had to give Marriott Hotel these “terrible” reviews… When you arrive at 23:00 and have an important appointment next morning, early morning that is, the last thing you want to hear from the Receptionist is that there are no rooms available for you, despite you have paid in advance for it. ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

The Windsor Suites
"The day we arrived no AC, the WIFI for streaming is terrible constant interruptions. The pictures they advertise of the hotel especially for the bedrooms are only for the newly updated rooms they are doing now. NOT all the rooms are like that. Very disappointed with this hotel I do not recommend ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Nice location, and free parking is the best."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"Bathroom door was all warped on the bottom and needed painting, there was lots of dust on various surfaces, including the top of the coffee machine, no refrigerator, use the coffee machine one morning and nothing was refilled for the next day, so disappointing for the amount of money"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
"I loved the size of the unit. It has microwave and small refrigerator and sofa. Bed were soft and pillos too. But The hotel didn’t provide you with showers cap or essentials and there is not safe inside the bedrooms. You has to go to the counter to have safe. That also did not provide you with sleeper ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington

Fishtown
While you're in Fishtown, take in top sights like The Fillmore Philedelphia or Rivers Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palmer St & Girard Ave Stop or Girard Ave & Columbia Ave Tram Stop.

North Philadelphia
You might enjoy the historical sites while in North Philadelphia. The Liacouras Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at North Philadelphia BSL Station or Allegheny Station to see more of the city.

Northern Liberties
While you're in Northern Liberties, take in top sights like National Shrine of St. John Neumann and jump on the metro at 5th & Girard Ave Stop 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 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.

Center City East
If you're spending time in Center City East, check out sights like Pennsylvania Convention Center or Liberty Bell Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 5th St. Station or 8th St Station.

Market East
Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area.

