Hotels in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg overview

Visitors to Harrisburg have positive things to say about this family-friendly city and its restaurants. You'll enjoy the area's museums, theme park, and live music. You can learn about the local heritage of Harrisburg at top landmarks like Pennsylvania State Capitol. In the surrounding area, popular sights include Hershey's Chocolate World and Hersheypark Stadium.

Where to stay in Harrisburg

A welcoming city, Harrisburg has a variety of hotels to choose from. There are 48 hotels in Harrisburg and you can shop as many as 204 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 30%. We have room prices starting at 34 USD per night and here you'll find a breakdown of hotels by star rating in Harrisburg as well as in the surrounding area:

• • 21 4-star hotels from 125 USD per night
• • 111 3-star hotels from 69 USD per night
• • 57 2-star hotels from 44 USD per night

How to get to Harrisburg

Fly into Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City), 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from central Harrisburg. Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 9.4 mi (15 km) away. Harrisburg Amtrak Station is the closest train station, located 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from the city center.

What to see around Harrisburg

The area's cultural scene stands out, and these are some places to visit:

• • Dorothea Dix Library and Museum
• • Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
• • Forum Auditorium
• • State Museum of Pennsylvania
• • Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre

Recognized for its natural setting with these places to visit:

• • Kohl Memorial Park
• • Wildwood Park
• • Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
• • City Island

Here are some favorite shopping areas to find that perfect souvenir:

• • Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace
• • Broad Street Market
• • Strawberry Square

Here are some local highlights:

• • Pennsylvania State Capitol
• • Spring Gate Vineyard
• • Kohl Memorial Park
• • Wildwood Park
• • National Civil War Museum

When to visit Harrisburg

If you're just starting to think about trip planning, you might be wondering when is the best time to visit. Here's a list of seasonal norms to help you arrange your travel schedule:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 57°F day, 23°F night
• • April-June: 84°F day, 37°F night
• • July-September: 86°F day, 50°F night
• • October-December: 70°F day, 24°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 9.06 inches
• • April-June: 11.14 inches
• • July-September: 10.94 inches
• • October-December: 9.92 inches