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
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
The Windsor Suites
"Great location, heated pool was great"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"The breakfast – all the pastries and bread tasted like a refrigerator, as if they had been in a refrigerator or freezer a couple of days unwrapped. Why not have freshly baked pastries? Didn’t like the option not to have the room cleaned. Very uncomfortable with that arrangement. Also the $22 every ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"Hotel was nice as expected but shower did not work. Good thing a joining room was not in use. Hotel management quickly took care of situation and open it up for our use."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 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 Rittenhouse Row, 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 Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting 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 Franklin Field.
Market East
Reading Terminal Market and City Hall are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area.
