Old City is Philadelphia’s colonial-era core, home to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and cobblestone streets like Elfreth’s Alley that predate the American Revolution.
Some of the Oldest Streets in the Country
Elfreth’s Alley, a residential street of brick rowhouses dating to the 1700s, sits inside Old City and is often cited as the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the United States.
Independence National Historical Park Is Walkable From Every Hotel
Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, and the rest of Independence National Historical Park all sit within a few blocks of Old City hotels, making it the natural base for a first visit to Philadelphia’s historic sites.
Compare hotels in Philadelphia above and look for an Old City or Independence Hall address if you want to stay in the historic district.