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Hotels in Old City & Society Hill, Philadelphia, Dec 4 to 7, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights, Friday to Monday, 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 5 of the 9 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

This selection covers Old City & Society Hill, including hotel bases around Washington Square western edge, Chestnut Street, 2nd to 5th and Columbus Boulevard near Penn’s Landing.

Old City and Society Hill: sleep among Philadelphia's history, choosing your evening atmosphere street by street.

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Hotels in Old City & Society Hill, Philadelphia, Dec 4 to 7, 2026

This selection covers Old City & Society Hill, including hotel bases around Washington Square western edge, Chestnut Street, 2nd to 5th and Columbus Boulevard near Penn’s Landing.

Compound search: hotels located in Old City & Society Hill, Philadelphia (Washington Square western edge, Chestnut Street, 2nd to 5th and Columbus Boulevard near Penn’s Landing); check-in 2026-12-04, check-out 2026-12-07, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Old City & Society Hill. 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 2026-12-04 to 2026-12-07; 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 (5 of 9 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

2. Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

3. Society Hill Hotel at Independence Park — 2-star, independent

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

5. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG — 4-star, Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group

6. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection — 2-star, BW Premier Collection

More hotels in the area (3)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 4 to 7, 2026
  1. Penn's View Hotel, Old City & Society Hill
    #1 of 6 · Old City & Society Hill

    Penn's View Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $250a night · Dec 4 to 7

    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.

    Dec 4 to 7, two adults: $749 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, Old City & Society Hill
    #2 of 6 · Old City & Society Hill

    Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $251a night · Dec 4 to 7

    River views and an indoor pool for family stays near Old City. You accept dated rooms, uneven housekeeping and nearby waterfront construction. 15 minutes' walk to Independence Hall, 15 minutes' walk to Liberty Bell.

    $15/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $313 vs $342 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 4 to 7, two adults: $752 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Society Hill Hotel at Independence Park, Old City & Society Hill
    #3 of 6 · Old City & Society Hill

    Society Hill Hotel at Independence Park

    2-star · Independent

    $334a night · Dec 4 to 7

    Characterful Old City rooms for independent travelers comfortable with keycode entry. You accept steep stairs, compact rooms and inconsistent remote problem handling. Six minutes' walk to Independence Hall, six minutes' walk to Liberty Bell.

    Dec 4 to 7, two adults: $1,003 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 19, 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

    $337a night · Dec 4 to 7

    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.

    Dec 4 to 7, two adults: $1,011 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG, Old City & Society Hill
    #5 of 6 · Old City & Society Hill

    Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG

    4-star · Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group

    $378a night · Dec 4 to 7

    Refreshed boutique rooms across from Independence Hall, with welcoming service and no pet fee. You accept weekend rooftop noise and limited views in inward-facing rooms. Two minutes' walk to Independence Hall, two minutes' walk to Liberty Bell.

    $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.

    Dec 4 to 7, two adults: $1,135 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection, Old City & Society Hill
    #6 of 6 · Old City & Society Hill

    Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

    2-star · BW Premier Collection

    $390a night · Dec 4 to 7

    Warm Old City hospitality with included hot breakfast and historic character. You accept some snug rooms and recent weak air-conditioning reports. Seven minutes' walk to Independence Hall, seven minutes' walk to Liberty Bell.

    Dec 4 to 7, two adults: $1,171 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

5 of 9 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. 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 Dec 4 to 7

  2. 2. 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 Dec 4 to 7

  3. 3. Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing · Old City · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $313 vs $342 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 4 to 7

  4. 4. 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 Dec 4 to 7

  5. 5. Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel · Old City · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $460 vs $470 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 4 to 7

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

3 more
  1. 1. Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel · Old City · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$400Rooms for Dec 4 to 7
  2. 2. Morris House Hotel · Old City · 3-star$466Rooms for Dec 4 to 7
  3. 3. Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District · Old City · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (23%)$861Rooms for Dec 4 to 7
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