Hotels near the Pennsylvania Convention Center

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHalls A to GCenter City PhiladelphiaUpdated 13 Oct 2026

The Pennsylvania Convention Center sits above SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Center City, next to Reading Terminal Market. Its seven halls hold 679,000 square feet of exhibits, and its Grand Hall is the former Reading Railroad train shed. More on the official site Map

Pennsylvania Convention Center on North Broad Street, Philadelphia

At a glance

  • Shortest walkPhiladelphia Marriott Downtown (4 min) and Aloft (4 min), both connected to the center.
  • Train to the doorJefferson Station, on most Regional Rail lines including the Airport Line, is under the center.
  • Entrances at 12th & ArchThe main doors are at the corners of 12th and Arch Streets, with another on Broad St.
  • When to bookBig shows fill the two connected hotels first. Book a rate with free cancellation as soon as your dates are set.
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Where to stay, by time to the entrance

Times are to Halls A to G, along a route we calculated.

23 hotels within a 15-minute walk. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 13 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.

Pennsylvania Convention Center, PhiladelphiaYour stay3 Feb to 6 Feb · 3 nights
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When to book

Exhibiting or speaking? Check your event's official housing block first. Organizers often hold rooms at negotiated rates. We are independent and not part of any official program.

  • APTA CSM4 to 6 Feb 2027, Thursday to Saturday
    high demandBook: through Spargo, the official housing bureau
  • Biophysical Society Annual Meeting20 to 24 Feb 2027, Saturday to Wednesday
    medium to high demandBook: by 22 Jan 2027, 5 pm Pacific, through Connections Housing
  • ASCE20271 to 5 Mar 2027, Monday to Friday
    medium to high demandBook: through the ASCE2027 housing link for attendees and government staff
  • Philadelphia Flower Show12 to 21 Mar 2027
    medium to high demandBook: as soon as you have picked your day
  • BIO International Convention7 to 10 Jun 2027, Monday to Thursday
    high demandBook: once BIO opens its 2027 housing

Demand levels are our estimate from event size, not live availability.

Cheaper or further out

University City, by SEPTA

Hotels west of the Schuylkill River; the L runs to 11th St, a block from the convention center.

Near the airport

Hotels by Philadelphia International Airport; SEPTA's Airport Line runs to Jefferson Station, under the convention center, every 30 minutes.

Know before you go

Getting there

  • SEPTAThe center sits above Jefferson Station, served by most Regional Rail lines. The L stops at 11th St, the B at 15th St/City Hall and the T at 13th St.
  • From the airportSEPTA's Airport Line runs to Jefferson Station every 30 minutes, seven days a week, from 5 am to midnight.
  • DrivingFrom I-95 or I-76, take I-676 to the Broad Street exit, then Vine St to 12th St.
  • ParkingSeveral garages and lots in the Convention Center District, all within walking distance and none run by the center.

Halls & entrances

  • EntrancesThe main entrances are at the northeast and northwest corners of 12th and Arch Streets; the Broad Street entrance opens into the Broad Street Atrium.
  • Seven halls679,000 square feet of exhibit space in seven halls, 528,000 of it in one piece, plus 82 meeting rooms and two ballrooms.
  • Grand HallThe former Reading Railroad train shed is now the Grand Hall, about 34,000 square feet of event space.
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Questions people ask

Which hotels are closest to the Pennsylvania Convention Center?

The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (4 min) and the Aloft Philadelphia Downtown (4 min) are connected to the center; The Notary Hotel and the Hilton Garden Inn are about as close, on our walking routes.

How many hotel rooms are within walking distance?

More than 14,000, according to the convention center.

Where can I eat near the convention center?

Reading Terminal Market is right next to the center, and Chinatown is a short walk away.

Where can I stay for less?

In University City, about 20 minutes by SEPTA, or near the airport on the Airport Line. See cheaper or further out for the travel times.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent. We are not the official housing bureau of any event and not affiliated with the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority or event organizers. Last checked 13 Oct 2026.

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