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We list the best hotels, hostels, B&Bs and guesthouses in Philadelphia as recommended by the most popular travel experts from CNN, Lonely Planet, Fodor’s, New York Times and more. All hotel recommendations have been referenced with customer reviews, and we only list hotels which have a review rating of at least 4 out of 5 stars.
Philadelphia is the largest city in the US State of Pennsylvania and the sixth most populous city in the US. The city is a top study destination seeing thousands of foreign students annually as a result of numerous universities and colleges located in the city.
The city is famous for having more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other city in all of the United States. The city is renowned both nationally and internationally for its arts, culture and colonial history. In recent years, Philadelphia has emerged as a major biotechnology hub. The city is regarded as the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.
Philadelphia is home to many firsts as a result of its rich history; it is home to the first library in the US, the first hospital in the US, the first medical school in the US is located in the city, the first zoo in the US, the first stock exchange in the US and the first national capital.
Philadelphia is home to 67 National Historic Landmarks and the World Heritage Site of Independence Hall. Philadelphia is the first World Heritage City in the United States, an organization the city joined in 2015. All these make the city a major tourist destination.
Through the recommended hotels listed below, you can easily find the best places to stay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. If you like our list of hostels, B&Bs and hotels in Philadelphia, then you should also check out our selection of recommended hotels in Denver or the best hotels in Baltimore.
“Opened in October 2012, the Hotel Monaco has a phenomenal location overlooking the Liberty Bell, a nightly wine hour, a fitness room and a hopping rooftop bar.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Philadelphia.
“A five-star – excuse me, make that five–diamond – hotel on Rittenhouse Square. Rooms have marble baths. Of the downtown options with a pool, this is one of the nicest.”
“Located in a very central spot formerly occupied by the Four Seasons, The Logan Hotel opened in December 2015 after a thorough redesign. Note the massive chandelier constructed from portraits of famous Philadelphians in the foyer.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Philadelphia.
“This small hotel was once a carriage house and has a comfortable, homey atmosphere in its 23 rooms. The helpful staff have plenty of local tips.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Philadelphia.
“This refurbished hotel inside a landmark building at the very center of a historic city is a great place from which to explore. The exterior of the hotel, a landmark that opened in 1926 as the Warwick Hotel, was mostly left intact during the recent $20 million renovation.”
“For an affordable stay in the city center, the 48-room Alexander Inn is a homey, unpretentious place to lay your head.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Philadelphia.
“This is the place to stay if you wanna see what’s happening on buzzy Frankford Avenue and across the broader Fishtown neighborhood. Bonus: It’s one of the most thoughtfully designed and comfortable hotels in the city—if you can actually score a room.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s 2018 Hot List.