Olde Kensington Travel Guide
Philadelphia
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Sesame Place
Bring the children to Sesame Place and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Oxford Valley. Attend a sporting event in this quaint area.
Things to do
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia: Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City
Top hotels in Olde Kensington
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Great experience, good value
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Room was decent
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
The room was clean and great for the price and the staff was great.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
The Windsor Suites
everything
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Bellevue Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Beautiful hotel and spacious rooms. Staff was very professional.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
Clean, comfortable and convenient with a good breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Olde 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.
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.
Kensington
When in Kensington and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Fillmore Philedelphia or The Liacouras Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Somerset Station or Berks St & Girard Ave Stop.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Historic Arch Street Meeting House and Museum of the American Revolution 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 Liberty Bell Center or Liberty Bell 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.
