Center City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Center City
Stay near popular Center City attractions
Activities
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour
Our pick of the best Center City Hotel Deals
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Clean room. Great location in a safe area. Coffee available throughout the day. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
The Windsor Suites
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"The hotel was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect. I will definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Pros: clothes steamer in room - which was powerful. Great Mexican restaurant. Very good location to hit all tourist spots. Cons: not as clean as it should be - especially bathroom. Worn rooms and bathroom fittings. Toiletries dated and not full. Given a bad room on lower level which meant lot of ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"The exterior was dirty, landscaping was dead and or dying in many spots, entryway littered with trash, entryway lighting broken in many spots. Our room was clean and most importantly the bed was very comfortable. The staff were great as was the work out area. We will stay again for sure."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Center 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 Rittenhouse Row, 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.
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.
