Old City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

National Museum of American Jewish History showing signage and a statue or sculpture
National Museum of American Jewish History showing signage and a statue or sculpture
National Museum of American Jewish History featuring street scenes and a city as well as an individual male
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City Hall Philadelphia, PA; Shutterstock ID 387268015


Our pick of the best Old City Hotel Deals

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

3.5 out of 5
400 Arch Street Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$167 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$167
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,486 reviews)
Great place to stay to visit all the historic sites. The rooms were clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG

4.5 out of 5
433 Chestnut St. Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$241 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$241
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,255 reviews)
The room was great and loved checking in right when they were having "happy hour" in the lobby. Good start! BUT, I wish we were told that the gym was closed due to renovations. Was disappointed that nothing was done to compensate us for that (I even asked for a few free weights to use in my room ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
Penn's View Hotel

Penn's View Hotel

3 out of 5
14 N Front St Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$166 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$166
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
No gym

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Penn's View Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing by IHG

2.5 out of 5
100 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$209 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$209
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Clean room. Cool view.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing by IHG
The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$187 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$187
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,617 reviews)
The hotel was nothing but perfect. Well, yes, they are under construction. It does not take away from the ambience or the experience of enjoying the hotels, beautiful scenery, the rooftop lounge and pool area and the amazing on site bar for your dinning pleasure.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

The Windsor Suites
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
4509 Island Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$187 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$187
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,409 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City

Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park.  Confirmed as UNESCO cultural site in 1979.

Center City East

If you're spending time in Center City East, check out sights like Pennsylvania Convention Center or Liberty Bell Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 5th St. Station or 8th St Station.

Center City East
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier featuring heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

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.

Society Hill
Northern Liberties in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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.

Northern Liberties
Reading Terminal Market featuring interior views, markets and signage

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.

Market East
Liberty Bell Center featuring a monument, heritage architecture and a city

Center City

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

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.

Center City
The Theatre of Life - one of my favorite murals in Philly! Mural Arts Philadelphia is the nation's largest public art program and has helped Philadelphia earn the title the "City of  Murals."

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.

Washington Square West


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