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
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
Top hotels in Center City
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"No microwave In the room. Great view though."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Nice hotel, nice staff, the restaurants and bar amazing. The room is okay some accessories were broken in the bathroom but in general it was good. I would've appreciate coffee in the room"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
W Philadelphia
"Room was clean, valet parking and valet staff should be more client oriented"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Loved my stay at club quarters, the staff helped us check into our upon entering. The rooms were clean, very well air conditioned especially with how hot it was. There is water bottles provided in each lobby and it was such a walkable area! There is no parking on site because of how compact the area ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
"Love the location!"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Center City
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 Citizens Bank Park.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting 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 Rittenhouse Row, 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 Penn Museum.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Philadelphia Museum of Art and Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts 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.
