Philadelphia Hotels

Philadelphia located in southeastern Pennsylvania, on the southern fringe of the mid-Atlantic region, is the fourth-largest urban area in the United States and the country's fifth-largest city. When staying in Philadelphia, we recommend Hotel Palomar Philadelphia - a Kimpton Hotel, Le Meridien Philadelphia, Courtyard Hotel Downtown Philadelphia, Sofitel Philadelphia Hotel, and Westin Philadelphia.

Old City

Philadelphia's Old City is home to a large number of historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars, and is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.

Northwest

Philadelphia's Northwest district is a huge area north of Lehigh Ave and west of Front St.

Center City West

Philadelphia's Center City West is the downtown area west of City Hall. It contains downtown's upscale shopping district, the financial district, and the museum district along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, culminating in the Philadelphia Art Museum and Fairmount Park.

West

West Philly is a mostly residential section of Philadelphia west of the Schuylkill River, which represented the western boundary of William Penn's original plan for the colonial city.

North

North Philadelphia is large area north of Philadelphia's Center City that includes many neighborhoods such as Northern Liberties, Kensington, Fishtown, Fairmount, the Spring Gardens, Templetown, Nicetown, and Tioga.

Center City East

City Center East is the most dense section of Philadelphia, home to City Hall, the Convention Center, Chinatown, Washington Square West, and Gayborhood.

South

South Philly is a district of Philadelphia.

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill is a neighborhood in the Northwest Philadelphia section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Northeast

Northeast Philadelpia is a more residential area of the city, although it is home to burgeoning Russian, Brazillian, and Indian communities and restaurants.

Go to the top of the library's stairs running like crazy, raise both your hands in glory and yell... Adrian!!!! Justin B.

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Philadelphia to most is not a great city. However once in Phlly many never turn back. The native Philadelphians rarely leave and defend their city with all of their energy. I, myself am a convert from New York. Philadelphia initially wasn't so great from my perspective but there's a lot to see and … Cindy K.

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There is a dessert place in Philly (i think the gay area) that has THE best homemade applepie..each pie is about the size of a Thanksgiving turkey!!! I believe the place is called "not just ice cream" or something like that..worth the side trip to get a slice... outrageous Shari B.More Philadelphia Tips  GeckoGo