North Philadelphia Travel Guide

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Eastern state penitentiary in Philadelphia offers a haunting look into the past of this now closed prison.
Walking through the halls of the penitentiary was scary! Reading that it is haunted didn't help.
Built in 1829, Eastern State Penitentiary is considered to be the world's first true penitentiary. Upon completion, it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever erected in the United States. 

Several notorious criminals were held at Eastern State, including Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton.

The prison operated until 1971, after which it was closed and abandoned.

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Our pick of the best North Philadelphia Hotel Deals

Riversuites at The Battery

Riversuites at The Battery

2.5 out of 5
1325 Beach St Philadelphia PA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and Xfinity Mobile ...
9/10 Wonderful! (255 reviews)
Very nice hotel.. Spacious room. Very well maintained and personable staff.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Riversuites at The Battery
The Maj Hotel

The Maj Hotel

3 out of 5
2225 Spring Garden St Philadelphia PA
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (438 reviews)
Clean, modern , and good location

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Maj Hotel
The Conwell Inn

The Conwell Inn

2.5 out of 5
1331 Polett Walk Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$268 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$268
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (853 reviews)
The location is perfect for a Temple parent. The bed was the worst I have ever slept on. It was clean but a total marshmallow. I felt like I slept in c curve and really had a hard time sleeping at all. The sink did not drain but the water was hot. I was annoyed the ice machine was not working even ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Conwell Inn
 Sosuite at Independence Lofts - Callowhill

Sosuite at Independence Lofts - Callowhill

4.5 out of 5
525 N 11th St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$177 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$177
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and Xfinity ...
8/10 Very Good! (98 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Sosuite at Independence Lofts - Callowhill
The Frankford Fishtown

The Frankford Fishtown

4 out of 5
1502 Frankford Ave Philadelphia PA
Stay at this apartment in Philadelphia. Enjoy in-room washers/dryers, an in-room coffee maker and climate control. Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
Just a great stay. It’s of food options and everything so close by. We had the best time

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Frankford Fishtown
Anna & Bel

Anna & Bel

4 out of 5
1401 E Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$607 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$607
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and Xfinity Mobile Arena are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
We stayed here while in town for a wedding that was nearby. Pretty amazing that this place is in Fishtown, a residential neighborhood of Philly. When you walk in, you're transported to another place. Beautiful rooms, great service.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Anna & Bel
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Other neighbourhoods around North Philadelphia

Philadelphia skyline at sunset

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.

Fishtown
Northern Liberties in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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.

Northern Liberties
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Logan Square

Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.

Logan Square
National Museum of American Jewish History showing signage and a statue or sculpture

Old City

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Historic Arch Street Meeting House and Museum of the American Revolution are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

Old City
Reading Terminal Market featuring interior views, markets and signage

Market East

Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area.

Market East
Liberty Bell Center featuring a monument, heritage architecture and a city

Center City

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

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.

Center City


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