--- title: "Philadelphia" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Philadelphia." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/philadelphia" locale: "en" --- # Philadelphia Primary place hint: Philadelphia ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [Pennsylvania](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/pennsylvania) > [Philadelphia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/philadelphia) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/philadelphia) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Philadelphia ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Philadelphia with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/pennsylvania/philadelphia) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professional travel-publishing site focused on destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. Their Philadelphia guide offers a well-rounded introduction to the city, spanning history, museums, murals, cheesesteaks, waterfront areas, and general visit planning. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/united-states-travel-guide/philadelphia/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel and trip-planning site focused on practical ways to travel cheaper and longer. His Philadelphia travel guide is especially practical for budget-minded visitors, with things to do, costs, saving tips, accommodation, itineraries, and planning basics. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-philadelphia/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog publishing destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Philadelphia article gives visitors a strong activity-focused overview, with 28 things to do across the city's history, culture, and attractions. - [Our Escape Clause](https://www.ourescapeclause.com/3-day-weekend-in-philadelphia-itinerary/) (ourescapeclause.com) Our Escape Clause is a travel blog focused on detailed, experience-driven itineraries, city guides, weekend getaways, and road trips. Their three-day Philadelphia weekend itinerary is a helpful fit for short getaways, structuring the city into a clear and manageable visit plan. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/philadelphia-attractions/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and location-independent travel. Their Philadelphia attractions guide gives visitors a concise activity list, covering 15 attractions, activities, and things to do around the city. - [Travel To Blank](https://traveltoblank.com/how-to-spend-a-weekend-in-philadelphia-pennsylvania/) (traveltoblank.com) Travel To Blank is a travel site focused on destination guides, walking routes, sustainable travel ideas, inclusive travel, and practical planning. Their weekend in Philadelphia guide is useful for compact trip planning, combining history, food, museums, historic downtown, and main highlights into a short-stay framework. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/philadelphia/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Their Philadelphia guide provides a broad city overview, connecting history, culture, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, arts, neighborhoods, and food. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/philadelphia-travel-guide/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, gear, hostels, and long-term travel resources. Their Philadelphia travel guide is a practical match for low-cost city planning, with budget tips, food, itineraries, and straightforward travel advice. ## Travel Videos - [Hungry Passport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ7_-PvAwwc) (youtube.com) Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering short travel guides and tips for major destinations around the world. This concise travel video is a helpful Philadelphia starter guide, highlighting ten things to do across historic sites, markets, museums, parks, murals, and waterfront areas. - [Jon Barr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4udGGFEEkg) (youtube.com) Jon Barr is a YouTube food and travel-adjacent channel focused on food experiences in New York City and beyond. This Philadelphia travel guide video pairs city attractions with eating and drinking stops, making it especially useful for viewers planning around food and cheesesteaks. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXIhIZh1hxI) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and trip-planning tips. This guide video gives a practical list of ten things to do in Philadelphia, with attractions, family-friendly options, famous sights, and free activities. - [Through My Lens](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teMTFOEiBuA) (youtube.com) Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing destination videos, city guides, hikes, and restaurants from actual trips. This itinerary video lays out a strong one-day Philadelphia visit, covering historic landmarks, the Rocky Steps, local food stops, and tips for moving around the city. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwMHCjmiXN4) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, who document travel experiences and food-focused trips. This food-forward travel video follows a Philadelphia RV road trip stop, with Reading Terminal Market, local food, and cheesesteak tastings giving it clear trip-planning value. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEzAI_yoqc0) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel focused on first-hand travel advice, destination do's and don'ts, and practical trip planning. This advice video is a practical Philadelphia watch, covering visitor do's and don'ts around places such as Center City, the University of Pennsylvania, the Rocky Statue, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell. - [denniscallan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-D6X61kRPw) (youtube.com) denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel featuring educational travel videos about Europe, South America, the United States, and Asia by Dennis Callan. This educational travel video presents a thoughtful local guide-style historic tour of Philadelphia, including Independence Hall, Elfreth's Alley, Betsy Ross House, bus touring, and walking.