What's Center City Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Center City, especially its restaurants and museums. Enjoy the neighborhood's art scene, live music, and entertainment venues. Take in some culture at Walnut Street Theatre and Academy of Music. There's plenty more to see, including Reading Terminal Market and Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Center City?
We have 570 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite places to stay in Center City:
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, 2 bars- Free in-room WiFi • Spa • Steam room • 24-hour fitness center • Attentive staff
The DWIGHT D Hotel
Adults-only hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Cafe • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
The Rittenhouse Philadelphia
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, 2 bars- Free WiFi • Spa • Steam room • Health club • Attentive staff
Morris House Hotel
Georgian B&B with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to Get to Center City
Flying to:
- Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Center City
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Center City
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Center City
Getting to Center City on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- 11th St Station
- 8th St Station
- 13th St. Station
Things to See and Do in and around Center City
What to See in Center City
- Pennsylvania Convention Center
- City Hall
- Washington Square Park
- Liberty Bell
- Independence Hall
Things to Do in Center City
- Reading Terminal Market
- Walnut Street Theatre
- Liberty Bell Center
- Academy of Music
- Miller Theater