Center City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Center City
Stay near popular Center City attractions
Activities

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
Our pick of the best Center City Hotel Deals

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

The Windsor Suites

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Convenient to all the site's. Helpful staff. Coffee in the lobby 24/7, that was nice. If ever back in the area I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Our guide on where to stay in Center City

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.

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.

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.

South Philadelphia
Travellers choose South Philadelphia for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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.



























