Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city street leading to a grand building with a dome, flanked by tall lamp posts and modern buildings.
A city street with a prominent government building, a clock tower, and a First National Bank.
A city skyline with a prominent green dome and a modern yellow-lit building.
A large government building with a green dome and columns.
A large government building with a green dome and a fountain in front.

Stay near popular Downtown Harrisburg attractions

A grand building with a green dome and illuminated windows at dusk.

Pennsylvania State Capitol

8.6/10 (719 reviews)
Visit a majestic palace in the heart of Harrisburg and wander Pennsylvania’s halls of power in a building created as a tribute to art, freedom and democracy.
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Activities

Hershey Trolley Food Tour Experience

Hershey Trolley Food Tour Experience

NZ$205
per adult
Hershey Trolley Food Tour Experience
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Our pick of the best Downtown Harrisburg Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

3.5 out of 5
23 S 2nd St Harrisburg PA
The price is NZ$207 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$207
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"Nice clean updated room. Comfortable bed. Water pressure is not"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Hilton Harrisburg

Hilton Harrisburg

4 out of 5
One North Second Street Harrisburg PA
The price is NZ$261 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$261
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Hilton Harrisburg
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

2.5 out of 5
350 W Chocolate Ave Hershey PA
The price is NZ$240 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$240
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hershey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,056 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here twice since it’s conveniently located near Hershey Park and the staff are helpful. The rooms are clean but the bathrooms are very tight and the sink is outside of the bathroom."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area

2.5 out of 5
300 N Mountain Rd Harrisburg PA
The price is NZ$122 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$122
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA

3 out of 5
1025 Peiffers Lane Harrisburg PA
The price is NZ$161 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$161
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,200 reviews)
"Breakfast was average. Room was clean and staff was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
Hotel Hanna

Hotel Hanna

2.5 out of 5
525 South Front St Harrisburg PA
The price is NZ$103 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$103
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hotel Hanna
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Harrisburg

Find the best Downtown Harrisburg areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Harrisburg
Learn more about Downtown Harrisburg
A historical exhibit titled 'Rebirth of Freedom Fifty Years in Four' with various documents and photographs.

Allison Hill

If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

A building with a red brick facade and a marquee sign reading "STRAWBERRY SQUARE".

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.

South Harrisburg

When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Harrisburg

Though East Harrisburg may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like National Civil War Museum and Riverfront Park.

Clouds of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg

Uptown

Though Uptown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Pennsylvania State Capitol.

Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide

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