Old City Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Popular places to visit
Betsy Ross House
You can find out about the history of Philadelphia when you stop by Betsy Ross House. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Carpenters' Hall
Find out about the history of Philadelphia with a stop at Carpenters' Hall. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
National Museum of American Jewish History
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of American Jewish History, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Elfreth's Alley
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you spend time at Elfreth's Alley. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Blue Cross RiverRink
You can take time to visit Blue Cross RiverRink during your travels to Philadelphia. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Museum of the American Revolution
You can study the exhibits at Museum of the American Revolution, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Top hotels in Old City
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Location is amazingly central to the historic downtown. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean but not updated or modern.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Penn's View Hotel
Parking was fine; the attendant was very helpful. Hotel was great! Clean and attractive. Everything we wanted to do/see was in walking distance. Panorama Restaurant/Bar expensive.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
Great place
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing by IHG
Our room was very clean and had all the amenities we expected, and the hotel staff was very helpful and accommodating. Our main complaint, which is not really the fault of current management but of whoever decided to build the hotel in that location, is that it was very noisy and I slept little. ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Great area
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Breakfast was great. Decent selection at the buffet and it all tasted good. The person who greeted us was very pleasant and our server was just lovely.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Center City East
If you're spending time in Center City East, check out sights like Pennsylvania Convention Center or Liberty Bell Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 5th St. Station or 8th St Station.
Society Hill
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Society Hill. You can visit top attractions like Theater of Living Arts and Museum of the American Revolution, and jump on the metro at 5th St. Station or 2nd St. Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.
