Center City East Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Center City East
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"I have mixed feelings about my stay. On the positive side, the hotel staff were fantastic—extremely warm, welcoming, and helpful from check-in to check-out. Their great hospitality was definitely the highlight of the experience. Unfortunately, the room itself made it very difficult to get a good ..."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Front desk staff was frankly quite rude when I checked in. They eventually were helpful when for unclear reasons there were 2 reservations under my name. Asked for a fresh set of towels (I didn't ask for the room to be cleaned that morning, but it was not cleaned all day) late one night and was put ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
"Clean room breakfast buffet was good."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia
"Gosh, we loved this place. It’s old style and incredibly reasonable for the area. It was very clean. Bed was comfortable. Shower had great water pressure and temp. Bar downstairs was awesome. What stood out the most was the service. The worker at the front desk was so incredibly professional and ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
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Where to stay in Center City East
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.
South Philadelphia
Travellers choose South Philadelphia for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Xfinity Mobile Arena.
