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Hotels in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia hotels cluster in Center City near Independence Hall and Rittenhouse Square, in University City near Penn and Drexel, or near the airport for early flights.

Center City Puts You Near the History

Staying in Center City or Old City keeps Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Reading Terminal Market within walking distance, along with easy SEPTA access to the rest of the city.

Rates Track Conventions and Academic Calendars

Philadelphia’s hotel rates often move with the city’s busy convention calendar and university move-in and graduation periods, on top of the usual spring and fall tourist demand.

University City vs. Center City

University City hotels work well for visits tied to Penn or Drexel and tend to run a bit cheaper, with a short regional rail or subway ride into Center City for sightseeing.

Compare live rates above to find the right base for your Philadelphia trip.

Travel guides

Philadelphia travel guides

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Philadelphia: Should You Rent a Car or Rely on Public Transit?

Whether to rent a car in Philadelphia or rely on SEPTA: how Center City is laid out, how the subway, trolleys, Regional Rail and fares work, what driving and parking are really like (the Schuylkill Expressway, the Parking Authority, tolls), when a car is worth it for Valley Forge, Longwood Gardens and Amish country, and a decision table by trip type.

Best Time to Fly to Philadelphia: Seasons, Weather & Prices

Month-by-month guide to flying to Philadelphia: hot summers and crisp falls, the Fourth of July, graduation and convention peaks that drive hotel rates, the cheapest winter weeks, the events to book around, and how to get downtown from PHL.

Things to Do in Philadelphia: A First-Timer’s Guide

A first-timer’s guide to Philadelphia: Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old City, Reading Terminal Market and City Hall, the art museum, the Barnes and the Parkway, Boathouse Row and Fairmount Park, the best neighborhoods, the Fourth of July and the Mummers, sports, cheesesteaks and BYOBs, day trips to Valley Forge, Longwood Gardens and Amish country, and two sample itineraries.

FAQ

Philadelphia hotels, answered

When's the best time to visit Philadelphia?

Month-by-month guide to flying to Philadelphia: hot summers and crisp falls, the Fourth of July, graduation and convention peaks that drive hotel rates, the cheapest winter weeks, the events to book around, and how to get downtown from PHL.

Do I need a rental car in Philadelphia?

Whether to rent a car in Philadelphia or rely on SEPTA: how Center City is laid out, how the subway, trolleys, Regional Rail and fares work, what driving and parking are really like (the Schuylkill Expressway, the Parking Authority, tolls), when a car is worth it for Valley Forge, Longwood Gardens and Amish country, and a decision table by trip type.

Where should I stay in Philadelphia?

It depends on your plans. Our neighborhood guides cover Old City, with what each area is like and who it suits best.

Can I also compare flights to Philadelphia and car rentals in Philadelphia?

Yes. Our flights and car rentals pages for Philadelphia each have a live search, so you can plan the whole trip in one place.