Center City Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Center City
Stay near popular Center City attractions
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Top hotels in Center City
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Nice hotel"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"Location, location, location, great breakfast great staff great Parking, easy and easy out everything accessible around the area"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"I stayed here for 1 night for a World Cup game. The hotel is very basic, it’s no frills which is what I expected going in. Highlights: comfortable beds, complimentary espresso/coffee in room and lobby, prime location downtown in Rittenhouse near plenty of great restaurants, bars, and cafes, they ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
"Staff was very helpful and the city is easy to explore from the hotels location"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Do not drive or rent a car to this place. 1 hour plus to retrieve your car or walk yourself to the parking garage."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"Good experience overall with a 5 night stay: Positives are: a good location, nice room view and real fridge Shortcomings are: old and unreliable lifts, strong A/C noise and limited breakfast"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 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 Lincoln Financial Field.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Cherry Street Pier 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 Philadelphia Museum of Art and 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.
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.
