milestogoneedadvice

Looking for lodging recommendations for Philadelphia city center. We would like to keep it in a moderate range, under $140 - $160. I am reading and searching but would appreciate your experiences. How many days do we need to see and enjoy Philadelphia? We have allowed 5 days. Thank you for your time.

milestogoneedadvice

An editing comment to my original post: I think four days will be our max. We plan to drive from Philadelphia to Pittsburg. We will want time to explore that area. That will become new post!

sf7307

If you mean number of days in Philadelphia proper, I think 2-3 is plenty (and I really like Philadelphia). Where else are you going on this trip?

gardendiva

I think that 4 days is good. Went for 4 days a few years ago. When we got home I found things that we missed so I went back the next year. I usually plan at least one major site to see each day, sometimes 2 and then a little time for wondering. We went in the fall so there were never any lines. I do not know what September is like.

Both visits we stayed at the Alexander Hotel at 12 & Spruce. I thought it was a great location and in your price range. The rooms are a bit small but very comfortable.

marvelousmouse

I would do 4 nights- I did 3 and that felt too short.

I really like independent hotel. Beautiful room, good location. Was noisy on Friday night, (bar nearby) so I wouldn't stay there on a weekend.

milestogoneedadvice

Great ideas, I will look at those hotels. We are looking at four days in Philadelphia proper. History is definitely a focus. Art museums will be good as well. I know that Philadelphia has a lot to offer. We will rent a car from there and drive to Pittsburg. That will give was three days if we want for Gettysburg and Amish country.

gardendiva

When we made the trip from Philadelphia to Pittsburg we made a stop in Shanksville to see the 911 memorial. Very moving.

bachslunch

Will second the Alexander Hotel -- great price and location, excellent room.

I actually found plenty to occupy a week the time I went to Philadelphia. Different strokes, I guess.