Kensington Travel Guide
Philadelphia
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BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
£36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
£44
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
£44
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
£44
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Kensington
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is £184 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£184
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,073 reviews)
"Enjoy me stay and will be back."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
120 S 17th St Philadelphia PA
The price is £183 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£183
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,412 reviews)
"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
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is £105 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£105
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,661 reviews)
"We stayed during the busy summer season. The city was full of energy with Juneteenth and FIFA events. The hotel staff were very helpful, the free coffee and water machines were great and the location was central. The rooms were a bit small and Rittenhouse Square was about 3 blocks away. There is ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
1301 Race St Philadelphia PA
The price is £157 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£157
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,940 reviews)
"Very nice room and staff. Very quiet even in the middle of the FIFA tourists!!"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
1800 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is £167 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£167
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,311 reviews)
"Absolute amazing hotel, it was comfortable and welcoming. The location was in the middle of so many things to in the city. So happy."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is £158 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£158
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,858 reviews)
"Clean rooms and very cool vibe"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Kensington
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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 Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
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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.
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