Germantown Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Popular places to visit
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sesame Place
Enjoy the rides and games at Sesame Place and see why this is a favourite theme park in Oxford Valley. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
University of Pennsylvania
Explore the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top university in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Philadelphia & Amish Country Day Trip from New York
Top hotels in Germantown
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Friendly staff, dust in the room
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Windsor Suites
Nice hotel in a great location! A bit dated, and rooms could use some minor updates. Super nice to have restaurant options available connected to the hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Our room was huge and the beds so comfortable. Everything was spotless. The only breakfast option was the coffee shop which wasn't very exciting, best to find a local diner.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Great place for a short stay as the staff are very nice and helpful, the condition of the entire hotel is great, rooms are super clean, spacious and well appointed, the in wall AC unit is not loud at all like some at equivalent hotels, and from what I could tell (I was not catching a flight, rather ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
The housekeeping does not clean the room -- only did the bathroom. The rooms are very dated with stains on the walls. Carpeting is old. But, still worth it as the location cannot be beat. Just remember to put on the fan setting on the air conditioner to drown out the noise of the nearby fire ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Germantown
North Philadelphia
You might enjoy the historical sites while in North Philadelphia. The Liacouras Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at North Philadelphia BSL Station or Allegheny Station to see more of the city.
North Philadelphia East
While you're in North Philadelphia East, take in top sights like Divine Lorraine Hotel or Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Temple University Station or Cecil B Moore Station.
Fishtown
While you're in Fishtown, take in top sights like The Fillmore Philedelphia or Rivers Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palmer St & Girard Ave Stop or Girard Ave & Columbia Ave Tram Stop.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like 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.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Center City West
If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
