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 Mall and Independence National Historical Park. There's plenty more to see, including Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old City?
We have 70 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite lodging options in Old City:
Penn's View Hotel
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 14 spa tubs • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Apple Hostels
- Free WiFi • Nightclub • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing, an IHG Hotel
City-center hotel- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, an IHG Hotel
Luxury hotel with 2 bars, restaurant- Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Walkable location
How to Get to Old City
Flying to:
- Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Old City
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Old City
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Old City
Getting to Old City on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- 2nd St. Station
- 5th St. Station
Things to See and Do in and around Old City
What to See in Old City
- Betsy Ross House
- Historic Arch Street Meeting House
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge
- Independence Mall
- Independence National Historical Park
Things to Do in Old City
- Blue Cross RiverRink
- Museum of the American Revolution
- Penn's Landing
- Cherry Street Pier
- Arden Theater Company