Condé Nast TravelerDec 19, 2025
The 14 Best Airbnbs in Philadelphia, the City Everyone Will Be Visiting in 2026
Here's where to stay for easy access to award-winning restaurants, underrated museums, and exciting sporting events.
heart of the market
32 things in this story
- Barnes FoundationMuseumcomes with a casual 181 Renoirs
- Italian MarketAttractionheart of the market
- The Theater in SouthHotelbest for groups
- Old City RetreatHotelbest for families
- Two-bedroom in the Heart of Italian MarketHotelbest for local charm
- Lower Moyamensing (LoMo)Neighborhoodboho-inspired row home location
- Rittenhouse SquareParkstrolling around
- Pat’sRestaurantThe line at Pat’s King of Steaks moves quickly, so it’s best to be prepared - know what you want, and how to order it…
- Franklin Music HallTheatreIt is in a converted building once part of the General Electric Switchgear Plant and opened in 1995.
- Lincoln Financial FieldSightIt is the home stadium of the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) and the Temple Owls football…
- Live CasinoSightLive!
- Lower MoyamensingNeighborhoodIt is bounded by Snyder Avenue to the north, Oregon Avenue to the south, South 7th Street to the east, and South…
- Independence HallMuseumThe building, which is the centerpiece of Independence National…
- Liberty BellSightOriginally placed in the steeple of Pennsylvania State House, the Liberty Bell today is located across the street from…
- University CityNeighborhoodwhere to stay
- Sculptor’s studio loftHotelperfect pad for a group
- Northern LibertiesNeighborhoodcoolest neighborhoods
- Classic Philly trinity homeHotellovely example of architecture
- Old CityNeighborhoodheart of
- Light-filled two-bedroom in Old CityHotelmodern gem in the heart of Old City
- Betsy Ross HouseMuseumIt is purported to be the site where the upholsterer and flag-maker Betsy Ross (1752–1836) lived when she is said to…
- Museum of the American RevolutionMuseumThe museum was opened to the public on April 19, 2017, the 242nd anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord,…
- Family-friendly spot in the heart of the Italian MarketHotelperfect introduction to the city’s boundless charm
- Stylish artist flat surrounded by nightlifeHotelrestaurant-focused trips are best situated
- KalayaRestaurantChutatip “Nok” Suntaranon is a James Beard Award–winning chef, restaurateur, author, and TIME100 honoree.
- Pizzeria BeddiaRestaurantIn Fishtown, Philadelphia, Pizzeria Beddia is known for its pizza and tomato pie, natural wine, and a one-of-a-kind…
- Spacious Queen Village apartment for up to eightHotelperfect home base for a group trip
- Magic GardensMuseumnearby attractions
- East PassyunkNeighborhood
- Geno’sRestaurant
- Navy YardSight
- Middle Child ClubhouseRestaurant