Olde Kensington Travel Guide
Philadelphia
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Popular places to visit
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
University of Pennsylvania
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Pennsylvania during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
Top hotels in Olde Kensington
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Super staff and coffee. Only downside was getting the luggage from the car
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
it was fine
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Windsor Suites
Nice location, our room was too hot and A/C would not work to cool it down
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Room efficient and clean. Staff were so nice and accommodating
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
Great location to many wonderful Philly things. Room was very clean, in fact, whole hotel very well maintained as far as cleanliness. Polite and attentive staff. Only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is because of parking. I called in advance and was told there was self parking which I needed. ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Olde Kensington
Fishtown
While you're in Fishtown, take in top sights like The Fillmore Philedelphia or Rivers Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palmer St & Girard Ave Stop or Girard Ave & Columbia Ave Tram Stop.
Northern Liberties
While you're in Northern Liberties, take in top sights like North Bowl and jump on the metro at 5th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
Kensington
When in Kensington and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Fillmore Philedelphia or The Liacouras Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Somerset Station or Berks St & Girard Ave Stop.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.
Center City East
If you're spending time in Center City East, check out sights like Liberty Bell Center or Liberty Bell and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 5th St. Station or 8th St Station.
Market East
Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area.
Olde Kensington Travel Guide
- Xfinity Mobile Arena
- Lincoln Financial Field
- Citizens Bank Park
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Reading Terminal Market
- Liberty Bell Center
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Coco Key Water Resort
- Independence Hall
- Drexel University
- Adventure Aquarium
- Parx Casino and Racetrack
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Rowan University
- City Hall
- Big Kahuna's Water Park
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- Fairmount Park
- Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
- The Franklin Institute
