Holmesburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Sesame Place
Enjoy the rides and games at Sesame Place and see why this is a favourite theme park in Oxford Valley. Attend a sporting event in this quaint area.
University of Pennsylvania
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Pennsylvania during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Activities
Philadelphia: The Franklin Institute Entry Ticket
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Philadelphia: Luggage Storage Near Independence Hall
Philadelphia: Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City
2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour
Our pick of the best Holmesburg Hotel Deals
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
This is a centrally located hotel, near many of Philly’s best restaurants, bars and attractions. It is clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Windsor Suites
This is a residential building that seems to offer vacant apartments as a hotel. With that comes residential behavior. Some floors smelled like cigarette smoke, some like marijuana. The “lobby” was a fold out table with a register system. The employees were very kind and accommodating. I asked to ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Staff was excellent. Rooms were clean. Only issue was that they have telephones that don’t work. Th Ed lunge
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Thanks very clean hotel
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Clean, friendly, nice place Would stay there again
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Really old hotel and definitely didn’t get a “clean” feel. Due to a prior water break, the water was brown coming out of the faucet. The sports bar had OK food but is was chaotic. Only one of the 3 elevators worked
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holmesburg
Northeast Philadelphia
Unique features of Northeast Philadelphia include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Otherworld Philadelphia or Topgolf while you're exploring the area.
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.
North Philadelphia
You might enjoy the historical sites while in North Philadelphia. The Liacouras Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at North Philadelphia BSL Station or Allegheny Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Center City East
If you're spending time in Center City East, check out sights like Pennsylvania Convention Center or Liberty Bell Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 5th St. Station or 8th St Station.
