Chinatown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A street with a traditional Chinese archway, brick buildings, and pedestrians.
A traditional Chinese archway with intricate designs and characters, set in an urban street with buildings and cars.
A circular fountain with water jets in a park with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building with a green roof.
A bowl of blackened fish with green peppers and onions on a white plate.
A peking duck food stall with a neon 'OPEN' sign.

Stay near popular Chinatown attractions

Chinese Friendship Gate

Learn about the local history of Philadelphia with a stop at Chinese Friendship Gate. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Activities

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

NZ$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

NZ$104
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

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

NZ$104
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Discover Philadelphia A Guided Tour

Discover Philadelphia: A Self-Guided Tour

NZ$2
per adult
Discover Philadelphia: A Self-Guided Tour
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

NZ$67
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour
Sphinx Gallery

Penn Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Penn Museum Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

4 out of 5
1201 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$380 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$380
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,141 reviews)
"Loved the breakfast and good options"

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$257 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$257
16 July - 17 July
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! (4,717 reviews)
"The room was a bit small but overall we were fine. Location was nice."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

4.5 out of 5
120 S 17th St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$380 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$380
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,460 reviews)
"Amazing hotel in the Rittenhouse / Center City Area. We spent a fabulous 4 days at this hotel during the amazing 250th Independence Day celebrations. We were able to walk EVERYWHERE from going to the Art Museum for the fireworks (35 minutes) to the Old City Liberty Bell / Independence Hall (25 minutes) ..."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

4 out of 5
1200 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$362 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$362
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,900 reviews)
"Our first stay at a Lowes Hotel, loved that they took a historic building & transformed it while keeping the historic nature of the property. Our room was lovely, great bathroom fixtures & maintenance. The elevators were a bit slow, but they are also historic. We were in town for America / Freedom ..."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.5 out of 5
200 South Broad Street Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$527 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$527
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 indoor pickleball courts and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"IRA is the best part of this hotel!! The WiFi was spotty but the place is beautiful and well located. The new supper club is insanely gorgeous!! And the gym!!!!!"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
W Philadelphia

W Philadelphia

5 out of 5
1439 CHESTNUT ST Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$503 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$503
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,200 reviews)
"Beautiful and elegant room."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

W Philadelphia
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Our guide on where to stay in Chinatown

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A large, golden bell with inscriptions, mounted on a structure with a historic building in the background.

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 Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

A baseball stadium with a large sign reading "Citizens Bank Park".
Photo by Ann Sair
Open Photo by Ann Sair

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 Citizens Bank Park.

A narrow street lined with red brick buildings, a cobblestone path, and a black lamppost.

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.

A nighttime pathway in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

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.

A courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with a Penn logo.

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 University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

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