Hotels in Old City

What's Old City Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Old City, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood for its museums. Nature lovers can visit Independence National Historical Park and Independence Mall. There's plenty more to see, including Elfreth's Alley and Betsy Ross House.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old City?

We have 92 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top places to stay in Old City:

Penn's View Hotel

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 14 spa tubs • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

City-center hotel with health club

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel

Luxury hotel with 2 bars, restaurant

• • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Walkable location

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing, an IHG Hotel

City-center hotel

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

How to Get to Old City

Getting to Old City on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • 2nd St. Station
• • 5th St. Station

Old City is located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the heart of Philadelphia.

Flying to:

• • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Old City
• • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 11 mi (17.6 km) from Old City
• • Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN), 28.2 mi (45.3 km) from Old City

Things to See and Do in and around Old City

Things to Do in Old City

• • National Museum of American Jewish History
• • Museum of the American Revolution
• • Fireman's Hall
• • Franklin Court
• • National Liberty Museum

Other Popular Old City Attractions

• • Christ Church
• • Independence Mall
• • Carpenters' Hall
• • Painted Bride Art Center
• • Cyrus Bustill Marker

What to See in Old City

• • Elfreth's Alley
• • Betsy Ross House
• • Benjamin Franklin Bridge
• • Independence National Historical Park
• • Cherry Street Pier

When Is the Best Time to Visit Philadelphia?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 75°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 38°F)
• • Rainiest months: September, July, August, June (average 4 inches of rainfall)