Powelton Village Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Powelton Village
Things to do
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Top hotels in Powelton Village
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Room was tiny. But a good option for being downtown."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The Windsor Suites
"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 The hotel itself is outdated and a little rundown.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
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"The breakfast is too expensive given the lack of variety of food. The coffee was very bad."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Where to stay in Powelton Village
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
