Olde Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Olde Kensington
Stay near popular Olde Kensington attractions
Activities
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Our pick of the best Olde Kensington Hotel Deals
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Nice hotel"
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"Location, location, location, great breakfast great staff great Parking, easy and easy out everything accessible around the area"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"I stayed here for 1 night for a World Cup game. The hotel is very basic, it’s no frills which is what I expected going in. Highlights: comfortable beds, complimentary espresso/coffee in room and lobby, prime location downtown in Rittenhouse near plenty of great restaurants, bars, and cafes, they ..."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
"Staff was very helpful and the city is easy to explore from the hotels location"
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Do not drive or rent a car to this place. 1 hour plus to retrieve your car or walk yourself to the parking garage."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"Good experience overall with a 5 night stay: Positives are: a good location, nice room view and real fridge Shortcomings are: old and unreliable lifts, strong A/C noise and limited breakfast"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Olde Kensington
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.
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 Lincoln Financial Field.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Cherry Street Pier 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.
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.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mann Center for the Performing Arts are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
