Title: North Philadelphia Travel Guide: Best of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in North Philadelphia](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Philadelphia-Philadelphia-Hotels.0-n553248635074843180-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Philadelphia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Philadelphia.d178297.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Philadelphia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Philadelphia.d178297.Travel-Guide-Activities)[North Philadelphia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-North-Philadelphia.d553248635074843180.Car-Hire-Guide)[North Philadelphia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Philadelphia.d553248635074843180.Holidays-City-Breaks) # North Philadelphia Travel Guide ## Philadelphia ![Show and Row #Sunday at Bachelors Barge Club! At the top of the loop on the #schuylkillriver #philadelphia #rowing #boathouserow #kidsfun #boathouse #coolplace #philly#schuylkillnavy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2786/84dca9f2-26d4-48b5-aab0-154c3ed25b37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Show and Row #Sunday at Bachelors Barge Club! At the top of the loop on the #schuylkillriver #philadelphia #rowing #boathouserow #kidsfun #boathouse #coolplace #philly#schuylkillnavy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2786/84dca9f2-26d4-48b5-aab0-154c3ed25b37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Eastern state penitentiary in Philadelphia offers a haunting look into the past of this now closed prison. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2786/cef32962-7b58-4e3d-bb5f-e93cec25efa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Walking through the halls of the penitentiary was scary! Reading that it is haunted didn't help.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2786/b4068445-373a-4e44-8104-2b535f291620.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Built in 1829, Eastern State Penitentiary is considered to be the world's first true penitentiary. Upon completion, it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever erected in the United States. Several notorious criminals were held at Eastern State, including Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton. The prison operated until 1971, after which it was closed and abandoned.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2786/eaca120b-03c3-430f-91cc-f8d469b3d361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit North Philadelphia Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Philadelphia travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Philadelphia.dx178297) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Philadelphia_TempleUniversity_502311_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502311/c51332dd-20fd-42d6-98e9-94da6202abdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Temple University Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Temple University during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Temple-University-Philadelphia.d502311.Attraction) ![Philadelphia City Hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/787090263853035520/c181aa98-8522-4185-813b-141e2cc06970.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Met Philadelphia You can enjoy a show at The Met Philadelphia on your trip to Philadelphia. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Met-Philadelphia-Philadelphia.d787090263853035520.Attraction) ![Eastern State Penitentiary](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078599/1b7e5379-ab5f-4c40-9afc-366106324c67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastern State Penitentiary Walk the blocks of the old jail that set the benchmark for a modern prison system worldwide and take a peek inside the cells of notorious gangsters. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-State-Penitentiary-North-Philadelphia.d6078599.Attraction) ![Philadelphia_TheLiacourasCenter_553248635389801526_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635389801526/20128051-1eb9-44f9-87d6-225ecf219ffd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Liacouras Center Catch an event at The Liacouras Center during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Liacouras-Center-Philadelphia.d553248635389801526.Attraction) ![Philadelphia_SugarHouseCasino_553248621532663974_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532663974/1277ffb3-1d29-4b9b-9702-5ba1e3e31ff1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rivers Casino Why not try your luck with a visit to Rivers Casino during your time in Philadelphia? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/SugarHouse-Casino-Philadelphia.d553248621532663974.Attraction) ![Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078627/20452c12-3666-46fb-81fe-1754aa6d6cf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site Delve into the life of one of the USA’s most revered writers while browsing exhibitions of his work displayed in the rooms of his former house. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edgar-Allan-Poe-National-Historic-Site-Philadelphia.d6078627.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/500760/2fbcdec9-b888-47d6-85b7-bc2804ce4b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions £44 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/go-city-philadelphia-all-inclusive-pass-with-30-attractions.a500760.activity-details) ![LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/450746/526bb480-f6c9-490a-ab1b-c59e76034b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia £19 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-center-philadelphia.a450746.activity-details) ![Sphinx Gallery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2552383/6fd14894-d6a6-4ddc-8573-49bf65cf5654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Penn Museum Admission Ticket £17 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penn-museum-admission-ticket.a2552383.activity-details) ![Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/484128/57d67961-5bf5-4838-8489-2219d40dfd2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions £46 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/go-city-philadelphia-explorer-pass-choose-3-to-7-attractions.a484128.activity-details) ![Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46246606/de4aed36-d870-4076-9fb6-d0269c9f88c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA £186 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/polaris-slingshot-rental-philadelphia.a46246606.activity-details) ![Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47588433/32a3a640-db2a-41f3-bc5f-04e404c7f146.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park £100 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/philadelphia-phillies-baseball-game-at-citizens-bank-park.a47588433.activity-details) [See all activities in Philadelphia](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Philadelphia.d178297.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in North Philadelphia ![Riversuites at The Battery](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103870000/103866400/103866305/046b56fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riversuites at The Battery 1325 Beach St Philadelphia PA Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and Xfinity Mobile ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (244 reviews) Very nice room and the staff was very friendly as well. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=103866305&PinnedHotelID=103866305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635074843180) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=103866305&PinnedHotelID=103866305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635074843180) ![The Maj Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69680000/69679300/69679217/ff5676ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Maj Hotel 2225 Spring Garden St Philadelphia PA £111 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (432 reviews) Nice location and friendly staff Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=69679217&PinnedHotelID=69679217&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635074843180) ![The Conwell Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/794300/794295/9deb9fb4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Conwell Inn 1331 Polett Walk Philadelphia PA £119 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (850 reviews) Amazing cute little hotel on compass Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=794295&PinnedHotelID=794295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635074843180) ![Goodseed Suites Philadelphia Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92180000/92172900/92172844/1561d75f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Goodseed Suites Philadelphia Center 2015 North 20th Street Philadelphia PA £175 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and hydromassage showerheads. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.6/10 Good! (260 reviews) Goodseed Suites was essentially as expected. Room was small, but its an adequate base if you’re planning on doing a lot around town and need a place to sleep. Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=92172844&PinnedHotelID=92172844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635074843180) ![ Sosuite at Independence Lofts - Callowhill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71470000/71461200/71461106/fd8c5ff9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sosuite at Independence Lofts - Callowhill 525 N 11th St Philadelphia PA £84 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and Xfinity ... 8/10 Very Good! (94 reviews) Great stay! Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=71461106&PinnedHotelID=71461106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635074843180) ![The Frankford Fishtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112720000/112713600/112713540/9a374d5e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Frankford Fishtown 1502 Frankford Ave Philadelphia PA Stay at this apartment in Philadelphia. Enjoy in-room washers/dryers, an in-room coffee maker and climate control. Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (84 reviews) It was awesome Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=112713540&PinnedHotelID=112713540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635074843180) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=112713540&PinnedHotelID=112713540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635074843180) [See all 910 properties in North Philadelphia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635074843180) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check North Philadelphia hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635074843180&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635074843180&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635074843180&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635074843180&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635074843180&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635074843180&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around North Philadelphia ![Brick row houses in Fairmount, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976468578/2fe5a224-4930-48fb-8099-f5aff09c2801.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kensington When in Kensington and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Fillmore Philedelphia or The Liacouras Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Somerset Station or Berks St & Girard Ave Stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philadelphia-Kensington.dx553248635976468578) ![Philadelphia skyline at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474853/719848ad-4399-4b59-9f97-3f25608e649a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fishtown While you're in Fishtown, take in top sights like The Fillmore Philedelphia or Rivers Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palmer St & Girard Ave Stop or Girard Ave & Columbia Ave Tram Stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philadelphia-Fishtown.dx553248635976474853) ![Northern Liberties in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578385/8b68c418-9105-4b8c-bd66-9af1d4339e31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northern Liberties While you're in Northern Liberties, take in top sights like National Shrine of St. John Neumann and jump on the metro at 5th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philadelphia-Northern-Liberties.dx553248635939578385) ![Dilworth Plaza, City Philadelphia #kidsfun #philadelphia #philly #roadtrip](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2786/10feb0d6-2b19-4815-bb3a-2e7535a1902a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Logan Square Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philadelphia-Logan-Square.dx553248633938969350) ![National Museum of American Jewish History showing signage and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078625/67f17714-5ca1-4edf-9eeb-7fc60b16cd9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old City Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Historic Arch Street Meeting House and Independence Mall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Philadelphia-Old-City.dx6057649) ![Reading Terminal Market featuring interior views, markets and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502301/780c9dec-3e53-4cd6-8233-99bb784385ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Market East Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area. 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