Somerton Travel Guide
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Our pick of the best Somerton Hotel Deals
Red Carpet Inn & Suites
"The staff was friendly. The room was not the cleanest especially the bathroom."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"We made a last minute reservation for a Friday and ended up in a small queen room With not much to recommend it. Bed comfy, noisy ac, great location on street with many shops and food venues a short walk to Rittenhouse square. It is an old building that has charm that had been updated with a nice ..."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026
The Windsor Suites
"Throughout the duration of the stay, the room temperature stayed at around 77 degrees - the AC did not work and was only blowing out hot air. When I inquired about it with the front desk, I was told to simply open the windows. For the price I had paid for the stay, I believe that better care or attention ..."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Our guide on where to stay in Somerton
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 Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
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.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Elfreth's Alley and Betsy Ross House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.
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 Penn Museum.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
