North Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Things to do
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Philadelphia Haunted Halloween Tour: Terror Beyond the Walls
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
Top hotels in North Philadelphia
Riversuites at The Battery
"Absolutely awesome location and amenities."
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026
Hotel Anna & Bel
"Beautiful hotel, very quiet and peaceful with nice staff and amenities."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026
The Conwell Inn
"Quaint property close to Temple Hospital. Hard time finding the property but parking was available. Bed was very soft and bathroom was dated but clean."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026
Sosuite at Independence Lofts - Callowhill
"Overall disappointing stay at the (not)sosuite Neighbourhood felt pretty unsafe with a homeless shelter down the road and unhoused folks wandering around. Check in was confusing, overly complicated and only made worse with the anonymity for the host that the email and text process provides. Additional ..."
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
Goodseed Suites Philadelphia Center
The Maj Hotel
"Great location as we we’re going to the eastern penitentiary for a Halloween event and it was a five minute walk. The only problem is that there’s no on-site parking which I knew and you can do paid parking just out front or you can go to a lot just around the corner. It was no big deal and I was ..."
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026
Where to stay in North Philadelphia
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 Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th 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.
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.
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 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.
