Holmesburg Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Holmesburg
Stay near popular Holmesburg attractions
Things to do
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour
Philadelphia: Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s Black History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Solve the Case: Self-Guided Mystery Puzzle Walk in Philadelphia
Philadelphia: the Birthplace of America with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Holmesburg
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"Great location for all you want to do in Philly."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Shower gel was running out and they didn’t refill it after I told front desk person"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
W Philadelphia
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Great location! 30 min walk to each of my 3 destinations for this trip. Nice bakeries & restaurants in the area. Nice clean room. Ceiling looked like it was in the middle of some repair; industrial look? Weird bit was power was glitchy for a few hours. No elevator, wi-fi, restaurants, beeping alarm ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Holmesburg
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 Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the 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 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.
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.
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.
