Olde Kensington Travel Guide
Philadelphia

Visit Olde Kensington
Stay near popular Olde Kensington attractions
Things to do

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

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

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

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Princeton University and the City of Philadelphia Tour from NYC

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Top hotels in Olde Kensington

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Staff was very helpful. Parking, although not on property, was very convenient. Having to use two relatively smaller sized elevators was inconvenient."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

The Windsor Suites
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Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Really enjoyed our stay. A well designed room with great storage space and a comfortable bed."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"Great location and services"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Where to stay in Olde Kensington

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.


















