| some feature exposed brick walls, bridge views, private balconies or fireplaces, along with pull-out sofas, desks or whirlpool tubs. warmly furnished rooms have free wifi. overlooking market street, this relaxed hotel is within an 11-minute walk of the liberty bell and independence hall, and a mile from reading terminal market. continental breakfast is free. there's also a laid-back italian restaurant and a fitness room, as well as function spaces and a wine cellar. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Philadelphia International Airport 16 min
Barnes Foundation (10 min)
Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Franklin Square (7 min)
Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint. Philadelphia City Hall (8 min)
Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Independence Hall (6 min)
Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Elfreth's Alley (4 min)
This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Adventure Aquarium (17 min)
Massive aquarium with a 4-D experience theater plus hippos, stingrays & an underwater shark tunnel. The Franklin Institute (10 min)
Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Philadelphia Museum of Art (12 min)
Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Rocky Steps (11 min)
Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Reading Terminal Market (7 min)
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Eastern State Penitentiary (12 min)
Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Betsy Ross House (3 min)
This landmark was the home of Betsy Ross, the seamstress who sewed the first American flag in 1776. Independence National Historical Park (5 min)
This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Philadelphia Zoo (16 min)
42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Liberty Bell (5 min)
Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. | 
