Center City Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Center City
Stay near popular Center City attractions
Things to do
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
Top hotels in Center City
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The Windsor Suites
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"Beautiful hotel. Staff very nice"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Our room was small, but clean. Bed very comfortable. One thing that was really frustrating was that the alarm clock from the previous guest was set to go off at 6am. It woke us up which was very annoying having gotten in late. It would've been nice if housekeeping staff checks these things. Our iron/steamer ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
"All the Staff was gracious and helpful, from the valet to housekeeping. Our room was well appointed, and the filtered secondary handle on the tap to reduce plastic bottle waste was a welcome surprise. The only detraction to our stay was the continental breakfast. It seems many families were in town ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Center City
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.
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.
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 Franklin Field.
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.
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.
