Rittenhouse Square Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rittenhouse Square
Popular places to visit
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.
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a stop at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, an entertaining place to visit in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Academy of Music
Enjoy a performance at Academy of Music, a popular theatre in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
The Mütter Museum
You can study the exhibits at The Mütter Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Miller Theater
Get tickets for a show at Miller Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Liberty Place
You can learn about the history of Philadelphia with a trip to Liberty Place. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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 Rittenhouse Square Hotel Deals
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Clean Room Good and supportive staff"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Excellent hotel with a convenient restaurant and cafe on the first floor and a great rooftop bar. Perfect location in Rittenhouse. Would definitely recommend and would go back again."
Reviewed on 30 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
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
W Philadelphia
"Everything was great"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
"great area and very comfortable"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rittenhouse Square
Center City West
If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
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.
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.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
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.
