Southeast Pennsylvania Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Washington Crossing featuring a house and heritage architecture
Washington Crossing featuring a house and heritage architecture
Center City showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a city
Center City featuring street scenes
Center City which includes street scenes, a city and a fountain

Where to stay in Southeast Pennsylvania

Liberty Bell Center which includes a city, a monument and heritage architecture

Center City

4.5/5(137 area reviews)

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.

Center City
West Philadelphia showing heritage elements, a fountain and a pond

University City

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

University City
National Museum of American Jewish History showing signage and a statue or sculpture

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.

Old City
Walkway and buildings at night, at Rittenhouse Square in Philade

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.

Rittenhouse Square
Exploring Fairmount Park along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia with historic architecture and beautiful greenery

West Philadelphia

3/5(1 area review)

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.

West Philadelphia
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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
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is 3.019.825 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
3.019.825 ₫
3.514.171 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,398 reviews)
Clean rooms, friendly staff

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
Fully refundable
The price is 3.242.934 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
3.242.934 ₫
3.773.801 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,635 reviews)
Unfortunately, my experience at this hotel was disappointing. From the moment I arrived, the reception area felt very disorganized and the check-in process was not smooth. In addition, the hotel is currently under construction, which was not clearly communicated before arrival. The biggest issue ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Windsor Suites
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St Philadelphia PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.329.178 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
3.329.178 ₫
4.483.639 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,246 reviews)
Rooms were filthy. We changed room when there was hair and dust all over the beds. The next room also wasn’t super clean. There was dust on platforms and a long strand of hair on one of the beds. The service was adequate. Location is decent, that’s all.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Pennsylvania Convention ...
9/10 Wonderful! (578 reviews)
Kitchen wasn’t stocked with pots and pans and kettle, if required would need to ask reception to use I didn’t use the parking facilities

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

4211 Suites
Sosuite at The Ovation - Avenue of The Arts

Sosuite at The Ovation - Avenue of The Arts

4 out of 5
701 S Broad St Philadelphia PA
Stay at this aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Convention Center and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (54 reviews)
Close to crazy town

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Sosuite at The Ovation - Avenue of The Arts
Sosuite at The Queen - Queen Village

Sosuite at The Queen - Queen Village

2 out of 5
628 S 5th St Philadelphia PA
Stay at this aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, Netflix and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia ...
7.2/10 Good! (24 reviews)
Stay was nice , clean . Just no parking

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Sosuite at The Queen - Queen Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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