"This hotel's central location, pleasing City Hall views and gilded lobby compensate for sterile rooms lacking in character." Full review

"This is a comfortable Marriott-brand hotel housed in the historic, former City Hall Annex building."

"The largest hotel in the state, and then some, the thrice-incarnated Philadelphia Marriott is high volume -- and surprisingly high service." Full review

"This hotel is in the historic City Hall Annex, and the original brass, copper, and bronze details on the elevators and staircases have been lovingly refinished." Full review

"Converted from Philadelphia's former City Hall Annex in 1999, this historic building is now a 17-story respite of comfortable, modern rooms in the heart of downtown."

"Friendly hostel wedged between Independence Hall National Park and Old City, with bunk beds from $30, some private rooms and free games, tea and coffee. No curfews."

"Cash-strapped visitors to Philly are in luck, because this stalwart hostel is planted right in the heart of Old City, just a few blocks from the marquee sights of Independence National Historic Park." Full review

"Male, female and coed dorms and eight private rooms which feature a queen-sized bed and bunk beds or two sets of bunk beds with a private living area." Full review

"Cash-strapped visitors to Philly are in luck, because this stalwart hostel is planted right in the heart of Old City, just a few blocks from the marquee sights of Independence National Historic Park—the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and all the rest—and right in the middle of the neighborhood's picturesque cobblestoned streets lined by restaurants, art galleries, bars, boutiques, and colonial-era sights" Full review

"The Old City's best hostel is hidden down an alley and spans both sides of the street." Full review