Center City East Travel Guide
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Visit Center City East
Stay near popular Center City East 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 East

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"The rooms were very clean! The club level food was poor quality. I had better food at a days inn!!!! Location was great! Staff wasn’t very helpful! Overall I’ll pick another hotel on my next stay in Philadelphia"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
"I had a great stay at Wyndham. Everything was pretty good. I would like to mention something here that was not good at all. I was offered an upgrade for $15 per night for the King suite. I accepted. The king suite didn't have curtains over the big window so we had lots of light in the room in the ..."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
"Television reception was spotty"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Penn's View Hotel
"Great hotel in a great location, right near the historic sites. We had an issue on our first night with the people staying next door, and the hotel manager promptly called me the next day and offered to move our room to an upgraded room. The staff even carefully moved our things for us, while we ..."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Center City East

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.



























