The Best Place to Stay in Philly as a First Time Visitor
If this is your first time visiting Philadelphia, get excited – you’re going to love it! The Wall Street Journal actually recently listed the city of Philadelphia as one of the top places to visit globally!
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For first time visitors, we would recommend finding a place to stay in the neighborhood surrounding Rittenhouse Square. This area of the city is centrally located amidst Philadelphia’s “must see” attractions on both sides of the city. It is in walking distance to both Boathouse Row & the Art Museum, as well as Old City & Liberty Point.
For those who aren’t up for walking, Rittenhouse Square is one of the most convenient neighborhoods to access by public transit. There are bus stops all along the park, and train stations within easy walking distance at Locust, Walnut, City Hall, and Suburban Square. For those who prefer to use a personal car, this neighborhood also offers a lot of car parks & lots since it is so highly residential.
Rittenhouse Square is also considered a relatively safe place to stay in Philadelphia, though of course regular city-precautions should be taken throughout your visit.
Places to Stay in Rittenhouse Square
If Rittenhouse sounds like the place for your during your first visit to Philly, we recommend checking out the accommodations below!
- Ideal Location: The Rittenhouse Hotel
- Luxury Hotel: The Four Seasons at the Comcast Center
- Popular: The Club Quarters
- Budget: La Reserve Bed & Breakfast
We’ve also put together a full day itinerary for first time visitors to Philadelphia to make sure you see everything the city has to offer during your visit!
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Whatever you choose to do during your visit, we hope you have a great trip! Happy traveling.
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