What's North Philadelphia Like?

North Philadelphia is notable for its temples. You might want to seek out the neighborhood's historical sites while you're here. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like Eastern State Penitentiary and Rocky Steps. Other popular sights worth a visit include SugarHouse Casino.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in North Philadelphia?

We have 408 accommodations in the neighborhood. Some of the top places to stay in North Philadelphia:

Best Western Plus Philadelphia Convention Center Hotel

2.5-star hotel with 24-hour fitness center

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Sonder - The Heid

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Café

Wm. Mulherin's Sons Hotel

Guestrooms with kitchens, comfy beds

• • Free in-room WiFi • Garden • Comfy beds

Lokal Hotel Fishtown

Comfortable apartment with kitchen

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace

How to Get to North Philadelphia

North Philadelphia is located 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from the heart of Philadelphia.

Flying to:

• • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), 10.5 mi (17 km) from North Philadelphia
• • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from North Philadelphia
• • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from North Philadelphia

Traveling to North Philadelphia by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • North Philadelphia Station
• • Philadelphia North Broad Street Station
• • Philadelphia Allegheny Station

Getting to North Philadelphia on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Erie Station
• • Allegheny Station
• • Hunting Park Station

Things to See and Do in and around North Philadelphia

What to See in North Philadelphia

• • Temple University
• • Eastern State Penitentiary
• • Rocky Steps
• • Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• • The Liacouras Center

Things to Do in North Philadelphia

• • SugarHouse Casino
• • Mural Arts Philadelphia
• • Rodin Museum
• • Tacony Creek Trail Whitaker Trailhead
• • Tacony Creek Trail Ramona Trailhead

Other Popular North Philadelphia Attractions

• • Laurel Hill Cemetery
• • Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
• • Fairhill Square
• • Reyburn Park
• • Tacony Creek Trail Rorer StreetTrailhead

When Is the Best Time to Visit Philadelphia?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 74°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 37°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, March, September, May (average 4 inches of rainfall)