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The 3 best hotels in Philadelphia.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 14 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Philadelphia, United States: Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia (budget), Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG (best value) and Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 19, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetPenn's View Hotel Philadelphia8.6/10 · €131 / nightBest ValueHoliday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG8.5/10 · €170 / nightLuxuryFour Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center9.7/10 · €1,078 / night
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Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Budget
8.6€131 / night

Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

★★★Old City

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.6/10 from 1,288 guest reviews
  • ≈ 9 min walk to Independence National Historical Park
  • Chosen from 14 hotels
1,288 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walkable to Old City historic sites, restaurants, the riverfront, and public transport.
  • Noise: Traffic sounds from the nearby highway enter through thin windows.
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 1,288 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €130.66 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €130.66/night versus a sample median of €182.11/night (28% below the median).
  • Location: Old City, Philadelphia. Address: 14 North Front Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG, Philadelphia
Best Value★ Our pick
8.5€170 / night

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

★★★Market East

Best forMost travellers · Pool days

  • 8.5/10 from 1,599 guest reviews
  • ≈ 16 min walk to Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia)
  • Chosen from 14 hotels
1,599 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central and walkable to historic sites, restaurants, and public transport.
  • Breakfast: Varied hot and cold selection, but served on disposable tableware with limited healthy options.
  • Pool
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.5/10 from 1,599 guest reviews; joint review-score position 5 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €170.22/night versus a sample median of €182.11/night (7% below the median).
  • Location: Market East, Philadelphia. Address: 1305 Walnut Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, Philadelphia
Luxury
9.7€1,078 / night

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

★★★★★Rittenhouse Row

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks · Pool days

  • 9.7/10 from 52 guest reviews
  • ≈ 8 min walk to Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia)
  • Chosen from 14 hotels
52 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026

Five-star stay · gym, spa.

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.7/10 from 52 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €1078.12/night versus a sample median of €182.11/night.
  • Location: Rittenhouse Row, Philadelphia. Address: One North 19th St. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Barnes Foundation, Independence National Historical Park, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia)

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Philadelphia

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Old City

Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia · ≈ 9 min walk to Independence National Historical Park

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Market East

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG · ≈ 16 min walk to Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia)

Best for: Most travellers, Pool days

Luxury

Rittenhouse Row

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center · ≈ 8 min walk to Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia)

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks, Pool days

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryBarnes Foundation · Independence National Historical Park · Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia)

Philadelphia hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetPenn's View Hotel PhiladelphiaOld City38.6 (1,288)€131
Best ValueHoliday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHGMarket East38.5 (1,599)€170
LuxuryFour Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast CenterRittenhouse Row59.7 (52)€1,078

Questions about hotels in Philadelphia

What is the best budget hotel in Philadelphia?
Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia (Old City): 8.6/10 · 1,288 reviews · €131 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walkable to Old City historic sites, restaurants, the riverfront, and public transport.”
What is the best value hotel in Philadelphia?
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG (Market East): 8.5/10 · 1,599 reviews · €170 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central and walkable to historic sites, restaurants, and public transport.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Philadelphia?
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center (Rittenhouse Row): 9.7/10 · 52 reviews · €1,078 / night
Where should I stay in Philadelphia?
Our three picks are in Old City, Market East, Rittenhouse Row. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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