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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lokal Hotel - Old City	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 143 reviews	View
ROOST East Market	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 687 reviews	View
Penn's View Hotel	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,091 reviews	View
Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,928 reviews	View

Where to stay in Center City East

Find the best Center City East areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Center City

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

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University City

Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like Penn Museum.

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West Philadelphia

Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mann Center for the Performing Arts are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.

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South Philadelphia

Travellers choose South Philadelphia for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Citizens Bank Park.

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Old City

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

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Top Center City East Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

10/10 Excellent

"This location is amazing! Great for female travelers, the staff will make sure you are safe and comfortable. Daud is the best manager the Sofitel has!"

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean, quiet, and spacious. The lobby was well maintained especially considering it's on a busy corner with significant traffic. Check-in and out was very friendly and efficient. My only disappointment was that the breakfast buffet items were not adequately heated, or thawed, and it wasn't inexpensive. Otherwise we had a great experience and I would stay here again."

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

6/10 Okay

"This hotel is historic; many things just felt outdated. The bathroom ceiling had stains, and one of the elevators seemed to struggle to reach each floor. Noise was the biggest issue. A conference was happening during my stay, and a large group of attendees gathered outside the hotel late at night, talking and laughing loudly around 11:45 p.m. for over an hour. Inside, the walls are thin enough that you can hear conversations from the next room. On top of that, guests letting their doors slam created extremely loud bangs — not ideal when it’s 2 a.m. and you’re trying to sleep. The hotel really needs to enforce quiet hours or implement better noise control. On the positive side, the front desk staff were very helpful. I didn’t try the hotel restaurant, but the grab‑and‑go area felt overpriced. Overall, I don’t expect perfection, but I do expect a reasonable level of comfort and rest — and unfortunately, this stay didn’t deliver that."

Penn's View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, nice views of the river and New Jersey. Staff was amazing, very old architecture vibes . Perfect spot for food and bars and great walking distance to a lot! 100% Will visit again. Only thing is the room did need a mirror besides the one in the bathroom. Be careful where you park tho, Philly will tow! Haha but that was a mistake on the city not the hotel. They all were amazing!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Center City East like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Philadelphia's Center City East neighbourhood has to offer. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Center City East? Consider a visit to Pennsylvania Convention Center while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Center City East?

Based on our traveller data, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Center City East. This hotel is steps from Reading Terminal Market, and offers 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District and Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Center City East area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Philadelphia, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 311 Center City East hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Center City East, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Center City East.

What is there to do around this Philadelphia neighbourhood?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at African American Museum in Philadelphia, National Constitution Center or Museum of the American Revolution during your stay in Center City East. You could also plan a visit to Pennsylvania Convention Center or Liberty Bell Center while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Center City East include Philadelphia Museum of Art, Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia and The President's House. While you're out sightseeing in Philadelphia, make sure that you visit other sights such as Liberty Bell or Liberty 360.

How can I get around Center City East and the greater Philadelphia area?

If you want to see more of the city, 5th St. Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include 8th St Station and Chinatown Station.

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Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG

The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing by IHG

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

Penn's View Hotel

Philadelphia Marriott Old City

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City

Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City

Lokal Hotel - Old City

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

120 Chesnut Street

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

ROOST East Market

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Where to stay in Center City East

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Top Center City East Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

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