Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want to walk to the Old City historic sites at a price well under the city median. Skip it if you are a light sleeper, because guests report highway traffic noise through thin windows.
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Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia is our Budget pick for the city. It suits first-time visitors who want history on the doorstep, couples on a city break and anyone who plans to explore on foot. Guests score it 8.6 out of 10 from 1,288 reviews, joint third among the 14 eligible properties we compared.
It is a 3-star hotel. The facilities listed are a gym, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Breakfast is not confirmed in our data.
Skip it if you need a quiet room. Noise from the nearby highway is the one recurring complaint.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 14 North Front Street in Old City. Guests say the historic sites, restaurants, the riverfront and public transport are all within walking distance. The location score is 9.1.
Independence National Historical Park is about 0.6 km away, around 8 minutes on foot. The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is 2.4 km away, about 30 minutes, which is a long walk. The Barnes Foundation is 2.9 km away, about 36 minutes, so it is far and you will want public transport or a taxi. These are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
The location is the main draw, with Old City sights, food and the riverfront close by. Staff come next: guests describe a friendly, helpful and accommodating team and a warm welcome.
The weak point is noise. Guests say traffic sounds from the nearby highway come through thin windows. If you sleep lightly, ask for a room away from the highway side, and pack earplugs just in case.
Price and how it compares with our other Philadelphia picks
The reference price was €130.66 per night, about €261 for two nights. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November) for 2 adults in one room, not a live quote. It was 28% below the sample median of €182.11. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG, has 3 stars and scored 8.5 at €170.22 per night. Our Luxury pick, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, has 5 stars and scored 9.7 at €1,078.12 per night. In this check, Penn's View was cheaper than the Best Value pick and scored slightly higher. That is a good result for a Budget pick.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 14 eligible hotels in Philadelphia. Penn's View had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside, and it also sat joint third on guest score. Low price, a strong score and a walkable historic location made it an easy Budget choice.
Before you book
Ask for a quieter room away from the highway. Check whether breakfast is offered and whether your rate includes it. Confirm gym and restaurant hours and any fees. Room size, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so read recent reviews and the cancellation rules before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia noisy?
Guests report traffic sounds from the nearby highway coming through thin windows. Ask for a room on the quieter side when you book.
How far is it to Independence National Historical Park?
About 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Can I walk to the Barnes Foundation?
It is about 2.9 km away, roughly 36 minutes on foot. That is far, so public transport or a taxi makes more sense.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Check the rate details before you book.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €130.66 per night. Check today's price for your dates.