The Most Budget-Friendly Hotels to Book in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia is as welcoming a destination as its nickname suggests, and is a place where visitors traveling on a shoestring can stay in ultra-modern complexes or historic buildings without breaking the bank. It’s a compact, walkable city, and there is an immense freedom that comes from exploring its local culture and history. To ease the planning process of your next trip, we’ve selected some of the best cheap hotels in Philadelphia you can enjoy on your budget.
1. Club Quarters Philadelphia
Budget Hotel, Chain Hotel
Rittenhouse Square, one of the most elegant districts in Philadelphia, is home to Club Quarters, whose rooms in its grand red-brick building range from super-compact options to large suites and apartments. The fitness room has all the cardio equipment and weights you could hope for, and the meeting rooms will suit those here on business. Being a budget-friendly hotel option and this close to Downtown Philadelphia makes this place an absolute joy.
2. The Notary Hotel Philadelphia
Chain Hotel
This historic registered building with modernized interiors, across the street from Philadelphia’s City Hall, is impressive from the moment you enter the lobby. Formally part of City Hall, it reflects the same grandeur and has the feel of a luxury hotel. Tasteful throughout, with a fantastic Spanish restaurant, this Philadelphia cheap hotel, with quiet and spacious rooms, offers great views across the city.
3. Pod Philly Hotel
Budget Hotel
This micro pod hotel in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City is a unique way to stay in Philadelphia, if you don’t mind nesting. Its pods are modern, super-clean and compact, aimed at visitors who are traveling light and enjoy the fact that their room is efficient and comfortable. The large windows in each pod give them a spacious feel despite the compact size, and the Downtown location is a real bonus.
5. Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Centre City
Budget Hotel, Chain Hotel
Another choice for a Center City hotel is the Doubletree Hilton on the Avenue of the Arts. Large windows in spacious rooms allow for great views from the top floors, especially in the evenings as the lights come on Downtown. Complimentary breakfast and a great pool and fitness center take things to a whole new level, while each day starts with a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie – such things dreams are made of.
6. Aloft Philadelphia Downtown
Budget Hotel, Chain Hotel
Downtown’s Aloft is set within another of Philadelphia’s classic buildings, with many historic destinations within walking distance. This budget-friendly hotel in Philadelphia is converted from a bank, and nods to the 1930s run throughout; selecting a charming corner room will get you Downtown views and amazing light. The bar has a pool table and exceptionally friendly bartenders in what is already a very friendly hotel, and what was originally a bank vault is now a fully equipped gym.
7. The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square
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8. Alexander Inn
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9. Penn's View Hotel
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Want to discover where else to stay in the city? See our guide to the best pet-friendly hotels in Philadelphia, where to stay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a local experience, or the best hotels in Philadelphia, and book now on Culture Trip. If you decide to treat yourself after all, check into one of the best luxury hotels in the city.
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