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
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Overall okay stay! staff was super friendly and helpful! Very convenient location. I felt like the room could be more up to date and some parts of the room were dusty. The bed was super comfortable and the sheets were clean. I am a Expedia VIP so I got a voucher for food so that was nice"
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
The Windsor Suites
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"Run down , needs a facelift Bell service never answered Valet was ok Parking expensive , charged us extra bc we had a truck"
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
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.
