Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries 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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
University of Pennsylvania
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Pennsylvania during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
The room was perfect. The staff is professional, friendly and very attentive. This is our go-to hotel when we visit Philadelphia. With readily available Nespresso coffee, no other option can compete!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
The Windsor Suites
Phenomenal front desk staff. Cat and Ty were particularly helpful and pleasant.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Staff was amazing so friendly and kind will be my new place to stay
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Hotel staff was great. Room was a little beat up; water damage on the ceiling, furniture beat up, etc. But a fantastic stay nonetheless
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Unfortunately I didn’t have the opportunity to try the breakfast.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia
Clean, comfortable room, great location, nice lobby.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 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.
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 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.
Penn's Landing
Are you interested in fascinating museums, great live music and acclaimed art galleries? A visit to Penn's Landing might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Penn's Landing and Independence Seaport Museum.
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.
