North Philadelphia Travel Guide

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Eastern state penitentiary in Philadelphia offers a haunting look into the past of this now closed prison.
Walking through the halls of the penitentiary was scary! Reading that it is haunted didn't help.
Built in 1829, Eastern State Penitentiary is considered to be the world's first true penitentiary. Upon completion, it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever erected in the United States. 

Several notorious criminals were held at Eastern State, including Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton.

The prison operated until 1971, after which it was closed and abandoned.
It's the first prison system in America, boy were there flaws and sadly we haven't quite evolved out of how poorly we rehabilitate prisoners.

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Top hotels in North Philadelphia

Riversuites at The Battery

Riversuites at The Battery

2.5 out of 5
1325 Beach St Philadelphia PA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Convention Center and Xfinity ...
9/10 Wonderful! (280 reviews)
A gem in Philadelphia! Loved our stay here and the front desk staff was exceptional. A superb home away from home.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Riversuites at The Battery
Hotel Anna & Bel

Hotel Anna & Bel

4 out of 5
1401 E Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is 8.392.880 ₫ per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
8.392.880 ₫
10.352.352 ₫ total
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Amazing property in Fishtown; beautiful room.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hotel Anna & Bel
The Maj Hotel

The Maj Hotel

3 out of 5
2225 Spring Garden St Philadelphia PA
The price is 4.189.332 ₫ per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
4.189.332 ₫
4.838.679 ₫ total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (454 reviews)
Very cute short stay hotel. Just love it. This is my second time staying there and this will be my go to whenever I am in Philadelphia.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Maj Hotel
The Conwell Inn

The Conwell Inn

2.5 out of 5
1331 Polett Walk Philadelphia PA
The price is 4.010.326 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
4.010.326 ₫
4.631.928 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Convention ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (862 reviews)
Excellent location for parents of Temple students. Bed very comfortable. Bathroom was clean but could use an upgrade. My favorite aspect of the room: you can open the windows.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

The Conwell Inn
StayCozy at The Frankford

StayCozy at The Frankford

4 out of 5
1502 Frankford Ave Philadelphia PA
Stay at this apartment in Philadelphia. Enjoy in-room washers/dryers, an in-room coffee maker and climate control. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Convention ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

StayCozy at The Frankford
Diamond Suites Philadelphia Center

Diamond Suites Philadelphia Center

3 out of 5
3224 W Diamond St Philadelphia PA
The price is 1.354.973 ₫ per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
1.354.973 ₫
5.598.872 ₫ total
21 Apr - 22 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Convention Center and Xfinity Mobile ...
7/10 Good! (37 reviews)
I love everything about this BNB ... if it was up to me i would move in. GREAT area. Very calm.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Diamond Suites Philadelphia Center
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Other neighbourhoods around North Philadelphia

Philadelphia skyline at sunset

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.

Fishtown
Northern Liberties in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Northern Liberties

While you're in Northern Liberties, take in top sights like National Shrine of St. John Neumann and jump on the metro at 5th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.

Northern Liberties
Dilworth Plaza, City Philadelphia #kidsfun #philadelphia #philly #roadtrip

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.

Logan Square
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 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.

Old City
Reading Terminal Market featuring interior views, markets and signage

Market East

Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre 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.

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

Center City

4.5/5(140 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


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