Hawthorne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Our pick of the best Hawthorne Hotel Deals
Sosuite at The Ovation - Avenue of The Arts
"Was beyond what I expected"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Clean Room Good and supportive staff"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"The hotel is in a great central location. It is directly across the street from the Reading Market, which is a delightful place to visit. From desk staff to restaurant staff, housekeeping, and even the Uber drivers everyone was incredibly pleasant and helpful. Our room was large and the bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
"Great rooms and very helpful staff. We arrived very late (or early 6:30 am) when we were supposed to check out. They gave us an extra night so we could sleep in after a 7 hour flight delay. So grateful got their hospitality!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Okay, great location but the rest is to be desired. Still having to pay a fee for amenities such as wifi in 2026 is a bit ridiculous"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"Lobby is nice. Rooms are old and very needed of updating. Toilet seat broken. Shower pressure terrible. Otherwise accommodation as a whole was okay. Nice people but won’t be back"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hawthorne
Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.
Midtown Village
While you're in Midtown Village, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 12th-13th & Locust Station or Walnut Locust Station.
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.
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 Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
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.
Society Hill
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Society Hill. You can visit top attractions like Theater of Living Arts and Museum of the American Revolution, and jump on the metro at 5th St. Station or 2nd St. Station to see more of the city.
