North Philadelphia Travel Guide

Philadelphia

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Temple University

8.2/10 (1,760 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Temple University during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

£44
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

£21
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions

Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions

£44
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

£2,632
per adult
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

£36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park

£40
per adult
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
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Top hotels in North Philadelphia

Riversuites at The Battery

Riversuites at The Battery

2.5 out of 5
1325 Beach St Philadelphia PA
Fully refundable
The price is £112 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£112
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Convention Center and Rittenhouse ...
Riversuites at The Battery
Hotel Anna & Bel

Hotel Anna & Bel

4 out of 5
1401 E Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is £266 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£266
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Hotel is beautiful and clean. We can’t wait to come back"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Hotel Anna & Bel
The Maj Hotel

The Maj Hotel

3 out of 5
2225 Spring Garden St Philadelphia PA
The price is £114 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£114
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Maj Hotel
The Conwell Inn

The Conwell Inn

2.5 out of 5
1331 Polett Walk Philadelphia PA
The price is £116 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£116
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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 Philadelphia Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (952 reviews)
"One of my favorite places to stay when visiting Philly, but the beds are too soft and there isn't enough places to put your overnight toiletries in the bathrooms."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

The Conwell Inn
Sosuite at Independence Lofts - Callowhill

Sosuite at Independence Lofts - Callowhill

4.5 out of 5
525 N 11th St Philadelphia PA
The price is £105 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£105
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Pennsylvania Convention Center ...
8/10 Very good! (140 reviews)
"Awesome stay, room was clean."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Sosuite at Independence Lofts - Callowhill
Goodseed Suites Philadelphia Center

Goodseed Suites Philadelphia Center

2 out of 5
2015 North 20th Street Philadelphia PA
The price is £132 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£132
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (299 reviews)
"A Home Away From Home in Philly! Having recently moved to the West Coast, I was looking for a place in Philadelphia that would make me feel like I was coming home, not just staying in a hotel. I'm so grateful I found Goodseed Suites! From the moment I booked, Joe went above and beyond. He was thoughtful, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Goodseed Suites Philadelphia Center
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Where to stay in North Philadelphia

Find the best North Philadelphia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Citizens Bank Park.

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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.

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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.

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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.

North Philadelphia Travel Guide

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