Market East Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A busy market with signs for 'Dine's Roast Pork and Beef' and 'Tommy's Roast Pork & Beef'.
A busy indoor market with various food stalls and signs advertising items like 'Dutch Eating Place' and 'Take Out Here'.
A bustling seafood market with signs for 'Martin's Quality Meats & Sausages' and 'Live & Cooked Lobsters'.
A busy food market with various food stalls, including a Spataros sign and a sign for 7th Avenue.
A doughnut with a glazed top and a powdered sugar coating on a plate.

Stay near popular Market East attractions

Masonic Temple

7.8/10 (11 reviews)
After visiting Masonic Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Philadelphia. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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Activities

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

NZ$83
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$100
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$100
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$14
per adult
Discover Philadelphia: A Self-Guided Tour
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

NZ$64
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour
Sphinx Gallery

Penn Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Penn Museum Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Market East Hotel Deals

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

4 out of 5
1201 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$383 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$383
29 July - 30 July
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! (2,117 reviews)
"Location!"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

4 out of 5
1200 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$426 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$426
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! (1,892 reviews)
"The hotel was in a pristine location. We truly enjoyed our stay. All the staff were superb."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

3 out of 5
1100 Arch St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$339 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$339
8 July - 9 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,443 reviews)
"Well positioned…right next Reading Market"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City

Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City

4 out of 5
1180 Ludlow Street Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$427 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$427
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City
The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott

The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott

4 out of 5
21 N Juniper St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$402 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$402
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The Notary is a beautiful hotel. I just wish you didn't have to pay for the expensive amenity fee when not using them."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA

Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA

3 out of 5
1200 Arch Street Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$321 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$321
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,294 reviews)
"The property staff were super rude. There were issues with housekeeping not happening on any of the 3 nights we stayed there. We got the wrong room to begin with because one of the staff members gave a room to someone else. Then we were told and assured there would be a refund for at least 1 night ..."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA
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Our guide on where to stay in Market East

Find the best Market East areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Market East
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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".
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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 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 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.

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