Holmesburg Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Holmesburg
Stay near popular Holmesburg attractions
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s Black History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour
Philadelphia and Princeton University Tour from NYC & New Jersey
Disease and Erasure: An Audio Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia: Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City
Top hotels in Holmesburg
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Very helpful checkin. Great location."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"Very pleasant"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Staff"
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026
The Windsor Suites
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
"The water pressure in the bathroom was low. I'm short; the sink was too high for me. With the water pressure, it made washing my face hard, and water went all over the place. Great to have only a shower, but there were no grab bars. I'm a senior. I don't need a roll-in shower. However, the floor ..."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 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 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.
