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 acclaimed art galleries 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
94% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

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

NZ$103
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Philadelphia Haunted Halloween Tour: Terror Beyond the Walls

Philadelphia Haunted Halloween Tour: Terror Beyond the Walls

NZ$114
per adult
Philadelphia Haunted Halloween Tour: Terror Beyond the Walls
Discover Philadelphia: A Self-Guided Tour

Discover Philadelphia: A Self-Guided Tour

NZ$6
per adult
Discover Philadelphia: A Self-Guided Tour
Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12

Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12

NZ$44
per adult
Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket

Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket

NZ$51
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

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$350 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$350
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$247 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$247
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
The Windsor Suites
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

3.5 out of 5
31 S 19th St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$207 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$207
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,527 reviews)
"The bathroom was super clean by any means and I had a sewer smell coming from the shower for almost all my stay. While not a game changer, the hair dryer only worked on one speed setting, not two. All and all it was fine, just not really clean with a stinky shower."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
4509 Island Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$237 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$237
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (118 reviews)
"The staff was extremely friendly during my check-in. The managed to get me out of the handicap room and into a normal one. They did not get me the massage as promised, LOL but they actually let me know once I found that massage to let them know of one too. Very well pleasant stay. Kudos to the ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

4 out of 5
1441 CHESTNUT STREET Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$351 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$351
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
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$432 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$432
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,803 reviews)
"It was all great"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
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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 Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

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 Liberty Place, 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 Penn Museum.

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 Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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