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Philadelphia hotels with free cancellation, Nov 22 to 25, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights, Sunday to Wednesday, 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 17 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. The Philadelphia selection spans Rittenhouse Square, City Hall & Avenue of the Arts, Old City & Society Hill, Market East & Convention Center, Logan Square & Museum District, University City and Philadelphia Airport. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Philadelphia Airport: a flight-night solution, not a Philadelphia city break. Old City and Society Hill: sleep among Philadelphia's history, choosing your evening atmosphere street by street. Rittenhouse Square: our easiest recommendation for a first Philadelphia stay. Market East and Convention Center: choose convenience and market lunches over neighborhood charm.

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Philadelphia hotels with free cancellation, Nov 22 to 25, 2026

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. The Philadelphia selection spans Rittenhouse Square, City Hall & Avenue of the Arts, Old City & Society Hill, Market East & Convention Center, Logan Square & Museum District, University City and Philadelphia Airport. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels whose rate for these dates could be cancelled free, located in Philadelphia (Rittenhouse Square, City Hall & Avenue of the Arts, Old City & Society Hill, Market East & Convention Center, Logan Square & Museum District, University City and Philadelphia Airport); check-in 2026-11-22, check-out 2026-11-25, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Philadelphia Airport; Old City & Society Hill; Rittenhouse Square; Market East & Convention Center. 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 2026-11-22 to 2026-11-25; 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 Booking.com, 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 17 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Philadelphia Airport: A flight-night solution, not a Philadelphia city break. Typical $168 a night. Subway: Airport Line trains stop at Eastwick and the terminals.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay — 4-star, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham

2. Penn's View Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Airport — 3-star, Fairfield Inn by Marriott

4. Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport — 3-star, Four Points by Sheraton

5. Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square — 3-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

6. Best Western Plus Philadelphia Convention Center Hotel — 2-star, Best Western Plus

More hotels in the area (11)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 22 to 25, 2026
  1. Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay, Philadelphia Airport
    #1 of 6 · Philadelphia Airport

    Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay

    4-star · Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham

    $101a night · Nov 22 to 25

    Spacious kitchen suites for longer airport-area stays with a car. You accept uneven cleaning, dated furnishings, smoke smells and neighbor noise.

    $56/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $296 vs $407 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 22 to 25, two adults: $304 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Penn's View Hotel, Old City & Society Hill
    #2 of 6 · Old City & Society Hill

    Penn's View Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $135a night · Nov 22 to 25

    Traditional Old City character and responsive hospitality near the 2nd Street subway. You accept river-facing traffic noise, accessibility obstacles and nearby construction. Ten minutes' walk to Independence Hall, ten minutes' walk to Liberty Bell.

    $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.

    Nov 22 to 25, two adults: $404 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport
    #3 of 6 · Philadelphia Airport

    Fairfield Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Airport

    3-star · Fairfield Inn by Marriott

    $138a night · Nov 22 to 25

    Included overnight parking and breakfast for drivers making a short airport stop. You accept no airport shuttle; breakfast may miss early departures.

    $12/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Axel $626 vs $649 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 22 to 25, two adults: $413 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport
    #4 of 6 · Philadelphia Airport

    Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport

    3-star · Four Points by Sheraton

    $145a night · Nov 22 to 25

    A cheaper airport overnight with comfortable beds and a free terminal shuttle. You accept worn bathrooms, maintenance faults and reported shuttle waits.

    $26/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $386 vs $438 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 22 to 25, two adults: $435 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, Rittenhouse Square
    #5 of 6 · Rittenhouse Square

    Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

    3-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $148a night · Nov 22 to 25

    A cheaper modern base for short, light-packing city breaks. You accept tiny standard rooms, little storage and variable sound insulation. Ten minutes' walk to Franklin Institute, 15 minutes' walk to Barnes Foundation.

    $14/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $252 vs $280 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 22 to 25, two adults: $444 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Best Western Plus Philadelphia Convention Center Hotel, Market East & Convention Center
    #6 of 6 · Market East & Convention Center

    Best Western Plus Philadelphia Convention Center Hotel

    2-star · Best Western Plus

    $149a night · Nov 22 to 25

    A cheaper convention base with included breakfast, Wi-Fi and a gym. You accept traffic and neighboring-room noise; breakfast quality varies. 20 minutes' walk to Independence Hall, 20 minutes' walk to Liberty Bell.

    Nov 22 to 25, two adults: $447 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 15, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

10 of 17 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Booking.com
  1. 1. Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel · University City · 3-star$248/night less than Booking.com (35%)

    Axel $933 vs $1,429 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 22 to 25

  2. 2. Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay · Philadelphia Airport · 4-star$56/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $296 vs $407 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 22 to 25

  3. 3. Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Airport · Philadelphia Airport · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $231 vs $265 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 22 to 25

  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 22 to 25

  5. 5. Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport · Philadelphia Airport · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $386 vs $438 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 22 to 25

  6. 6. Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square · Rittenhouse Square · 3-star$14/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $252 vs $280 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 22 to 25

  7. 7. 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 22 to 25

  8. 8. 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 22 to 25

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

11 more
  1. 1. Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Airport · Philadelphia Airport · 3-star$17/night less than Expedia (13%)$153Rooms for Nov 22 to 25
  2. 2. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG · Old City · 4-star$91/night less than Expedia (7%)$160Rooms for Nov 22 to 25
  3. 3. Loews Philadelphia Hotel · Market East · 4-star$64/night less than Expedia (10%)$182Rooms for Nov 22 to 25
  4. 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City · City Hall · 4-star$195Rooms for Nov 22 to 25
  5. 5. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection · Old City · 2-star$199Rooms for Nov 22 to 25
  6. 6. The Westin Philadelphia · Rittenhouse Square · 4-star$217Rooms for Nov 22 to 25
  7. 7. The Study at University City · University City · 4-star$261Rooms for Nov 22 to 25
  8. 8. Morris House Hotel · Old City · 3-star$269Rooms for Nov 22 to 25
  9. 9. Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel · University City · 3-star$248/night less than Booking.com (35%)$272Rooms for Nov 22 to 25
  10. 10. Philadelphia Airport Marriott · Philadelphia Airport · 3-star$286Rooms for Nov 22 to 25
  11. 11. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center · Logan Square · 5-star$168/night less than Expedia (8%)$1,184Rooms for Nov 22 to 25
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