Center City Travel Guide
Philadelphia





Visit Center City
Stay near popular Center City attractions
Things to do

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

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Princeton University and the City of Philadelphia Tour from NYC

Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Center City

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"Our sink unfortunately didn’t drain, but otherwise was a nice stay"
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"There was no soap when we arrived and the bathroom smelled like a dirty moldy dishtowel. The refrigerator in room didn’t get cold and we could hardly feel the AC."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

W Philadelphia
"All good! Michael the barback was particularly helpful and made the stay hospitable."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
"Spent a lovely weekend in Philly with this as our home base. Very convenient location to the historic area. We typically stay in center city and found old city to be quieter and more our speed. If you want easier access to more shopping and restaurants I recommend center city (nearer to broad street). ..."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Center City

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.

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.

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.

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 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.


























