Old City Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Old City
Stay near popular Old 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 Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
Top hotels in Old City
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Penn's View Hotel
"Great historical hotel in very close proximity to the downtown and historical area of Philadelphia. Parking lot next door worked well for our one night stay. Highly recommended looking at pictures of the rooms before you book. Our room was nice and newly renovated but was an interior room and we ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
"Front desk staff were very aloof and unwelcoming. Our room was not ready even though it was an hour past check in. After waiting another hour for our to be ready we killed time at the hotel restaurant which was very good but were almost late to an event due to the hotel not giving us access to our ..."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The Windsor Suites
Where to stay in Old City
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.
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.
