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Hotels in Center City Philadelphia, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 10 of the 19 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

This selection covers between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers around the central squares, historic district and convention center. University City across the Schuylkill and the airport are separate selections.

Rittenhouse Square: our easiest recommendation for a first Philadelphia stay. Market East and Convention Center: choose convenience and market lunches over neighborhood charm. Old City and Society Hill: sleep among Philadelphia's history, choosing your evening atmosphere street by street. City Hall and Avenue of the Arts: the most practical base for shows, subway trips and stadium days.

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Hotels in Center City Philadelphia, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

This selection covers between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers around the central squares, historic district and convention center. University City across the Schuylkill and the airport are separate selections.

Compound search: hotels located in Center City Philadelphia (between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers around the central squares, historic district and convention center); check-in 2026-11-20, check-out 2026-11-22, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Rittenhouse Square; Market East & Convention Center; Old City & Society Hill; City Hall & Avenue of the Arts. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-20 to 2026-11-22; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (10 of 19 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Rittenhouse Square: Our easiest recommendation for a first Philadelphia stay. Typical $285 a night. Subway: Walk to shops, theaters and City Hall.
  • Market East & Convention Center: Choose convenience and market lunches over neighborhood charm. Typical $235 a night. Subway: Jefferson Station provides direct Airport Line service from PHL.
  • Old City & Society Hill: Sleep among Philadelphia's history, choosing your evening atmosphere street by street. Typical $243 a night. Subway: Walk the historic sights.
  • City Hall & Avenue of the Arts: The most practical base for shows, subway trips and stadium days. Typical $274 a night. Subway: L, B and T meet at 15th St/City Hall.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District — 3-star, Wyndham

2. Loews Philadelphia Hotel — 4-star, Loews

3. Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center — 3-star, Hampton by Hilton

4. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing by IHG — 2-star, Holiday Inn Express

5. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia — 5-star, The Leading Hotels of the World

6. Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square — 4-star, Sofitel

More hotels in the area (13)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 20 to 22, 2026
  1. Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District, Old City & Society Hill
    #1 of 6 · Old City & Society Hill

    Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

    3-star · Wyndham

    $715a night · Nov 20 to 22

    One of Old City’s cheapest sightseeing bases, with helpful staff and a summer rooftop pool. You accept dated furnishings, nighttime sirens and air-conditioning noise. Six minutes' walk to Liberty Bell, seven minutes' walk to Independence Hall.

    $42/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $286 vs $371 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $1,429 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Market East & Convention Center
    #2 of 6 · Market East & Convention Center

    Loews Philadelphia Hotel

    4-star · Loews

    $860a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Generous rooms, upper-floor city views and consistently welcoming full service. You accept expensive valet, mixed breakfast feedback and no swimming pool. 15 minutes' walk to Independence Hall, 15 minutes' walk to Liberty Bell.

    $64/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $1,208 vs $1,336 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $1,720 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center, Market East & Convention Center
    #3 of 6 · Market East & Convention Center

    Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

    3-star · Hampton by Hilton

    $900a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Included hot breakfast and useful room basics beside the Convention Center. You accept street noise and uneven housekeeping or busy-period service. 20 minutes' walk to Independence Hall, 20 minutes' walk to Liberty Bell.

    $115/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $366 vs $595 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $1,800 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing by IHG, Old City & Society Hill
    #4 of 6 · Old City & Society Hill

    Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing by IHG

    2-star · Holiday Inn Express

    $921a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A cheaper waterfront base with included hot breakfast and friendly staff. You accept overnight traffic noise and nearby waterfront construction. 15 minutes' walk to Independence Hall, 15 minutes' walk to Liberty Bell.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $1,842 all in for 2 nights, of which $78 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square
    #5 of 6 · Rittenhouse Square

    The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

    5-star · The Leading Hotels of the World

    $999a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Generous rooms and attentive service directly on the square, with an indoor pool and spa. You accept public-space renovations and occasional room-maintenance problems. 15 minutes' walk to Franklin Institute, 20 minutes' walk to Barnes Foundation.

    $66/night less than Expedia (6%)

    Axel $1,997 vs $2,129 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $1,997 all in for 2 nights, of which $81 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, Rittenhouse Square
    #6 of 6 · Rittenhouse Square

    Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

    4-star · Sofitel

    $1,027a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Spacious comfort and welcoming full service at a mid-priced neighborhood rate. You accept a mandatory nightly fee and some tired room finishes. 15 minutes' walk to Franklin Institute, 20 minutes' walk to Barnes Foundation.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $2,055 all in for 2 nights, of which $65 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

10 of 19 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center · Market East · 3-star$115/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $366 vs $595 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  2. 2. Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia · Rittenhouse Square · 4-star$50/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $293 vs $393 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  3. 3. Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District · Old City · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $286 vs $371 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  4. 4. Penn's View Hotel · Old City · 3-star$139/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $2,075 vs $2,353 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  5. 5. Loews Philadelphia Hotel · Market East · 4-star$64/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $1,208 vs $1,336 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  6. 6. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center · Logan Square · 5-star$168/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $4,063 vs $4,399 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  7. 7. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG · Old City · 4-star$91/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $2,476 vs $2,657 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  8. 8. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia · Rittenhouse Square · 5-star$66/night less than Expedia (6%)

    Axel $1,997 vs $2,129 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

13 more
  1. 1. Penn's View Hotel · Old City · 3-star$139/night less than Expedia (12%)$1,037Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  2. 2. Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City · Market East · 3-star$1,039Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  3. 3. Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia · Rittenhouse Square · 4-star$50/night less than Expedia (25%)$1,076Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  4. 4. Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City · Market East · 4-star$80/night less than Expedia (5%)$1,094Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  5. 5. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown · Market East · 4-star$1,157Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  6. 6. Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square · Rittenhouse Square · 4-star$1,180Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  7. 7. Element Philadelphia Downtown · City Hall · 4-star$1,212Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  8. 8. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG · Old City · 4-star$91/night less than Expedia (7%)$1,238Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  9. 9. The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott · City Hall · 4-star$1,405Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  10. 10. The Westin Philadelphia · Rittenhouse Square · 4-star$1,683Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  11. 11. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center · Logan Square · 5-star$168/night less than Expedia (8%)$2,031Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  12. 12. The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia · City Hall · 5-star$2,751Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  13. 13. The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton · Logan Square · 4-star$9/night less than Expedia (5%)$3,808Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
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