Parkway Museum District Travel Guide

Philadelphia

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.0/10 (6,105 reviews)
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
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Things to do

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

£36
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket

Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions

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

£43
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

£20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park

£49
per adult
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA

Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA

£183
per traveller
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
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Top hotels in Parkway Museum District

The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
The price is £90 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£90
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,231 reviews)
"I didn’t stay there because there were old blood stains on the sheets. So I had left but from what I saw the place looked clean. The FD agent tried to accommodate me with a new room but it was the same thing in the new room as well. The agent also offered me some drink comps for my inconvenience. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

The Windsor Suites
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is £147 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£147
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,425 reviews)
"It was a decent hotel. Parking was unreasonably expensive."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
One Logan Square Philadelphia PA
The price is £197 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£197
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton
Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

3 out of 5
101 North Broad Street Philadelphia PA
The price is £122 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£122
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,079 reviews)
"we really loved the building, i wish i had a better view from our room though since we were stuck behind the college, but other then that it was great"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

4 out of 5
1421 Arch St Philadelphia PA
The price is £138 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£138
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (434 reviews)
"Great staff. Central. Nice rooms."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

4 out of 5
201 North 17th Street Philadelphia PA
The price is £121 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£121
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
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Where to stay in Parkway Museum District

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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 Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

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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 Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

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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.

A baseball stadium with a large sign reading "Citizens Bank Park".
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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 Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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