Fishtown Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Fishtown
Stay near popular Fishtown attractions
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Princeton University and the City of Philadelphia Tour from NYC
Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Fishtown
Riversuites at The Battery
"I arrive late at night and left 5:00am so did not get to explore but the building, room and staff were amazing"
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The Windsor Suites
"I’m hoping that mine was an isolated incident. I was offered an upgrade to a rooftop room for a fee prior to arriving, which I accepted. Upon arriving at check in time, I was told the room (and other rooms) were not ready to be occupied. When I returned an hour and a half later, my reservation was ..."
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Where to stay in Fishtown
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.
