What is Downtown Harrisburg like?

Downtown Harrisburg is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its array of dining options. Be sure to check out Pennsylvania State Capitol and Riverfront Park as part of your Downtown Harrisburg travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Harrisburg?

Based on our traveler data, Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Harrisburg. This hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Another good choice for your stay in the area is Hilton Harrisburg .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Harrisburg?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Harrisburg to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Harrisburg area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Harrisburg, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Downtown Harrisburg.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Harrisburg?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown Harrisburg, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do in this Harrisburg neighborhood?

While you're in Downtown Harrisburg, you can catch a show at Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre, Open Stage of Harrisburg, and Forum Auditorium. Pennsylvania State Capitol and Riverfront Park are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Harrisburg include State Library of Pennsylvania, Strawberry Square, and Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. When you're sightseeing in Harrisburg, Appalachian Brewing Company and John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Harrisburg and the greater Harrisburg area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Harrisburg Transportation Center.

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1. Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

Downtown Harrisburg

Jacqueline

￥19,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a fireplace.

2. Hilton Harrisburg

Downtown Harrisburg

Alex

￥24,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A stone fireplace with a glass front, set in a wooden wall.

3. BurgBnB Downtown

Downtown Harrisburg

Jared

￥20,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, brick walls, and modern lighting fixtures.

4. Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center

5.7 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Jeffrey

￥22,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A spacious lobby with a large window, a bench, two chairs, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

5. Hotel Hanna

0.8 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Chesleigh

￥10,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a wooden wall with a crescent moon design.

6. Comfort Suites Camp Hill-Harrisburg West

3.4 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Raymond

￥19,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern lounge area with a round table, two patterned chairs, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a decorative wall piece.

7. Hampton Inn Harrisburg-East (Hershey Area)

5.8 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Gary

￥20,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, cushioned chairs, and a view of a building with large windows and a tower.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport

12.6 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Takeyer

￥28,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring a sofa set, two side tables, and a coffee table. There are four chairs around the sofa, and a dining table with chairs on the left. The floor has a patterned carpet, and the walls are plain with a wooden trim.

9. Staybridge Suites Harrisburg by IHG

3.1 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Tammy Elizabeth

￥21,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Camp Hill

6.4 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Carol

￥22,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern living room with grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a stone-patterned wall.

11. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA

5.3 km from Downtown Harrisburg

joel

￥14,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a pool.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Harrisburg North

5.3 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Samei

￥20,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious living area with a grand staircase, modern furniture, and a large plant.

13. Penn Harris Hotel Harrisburg, Trademark by Wyndham

3.2 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Brittney

￥18,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a well-maintained lawn.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Harrisburg Hershey

6.3 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Jashua

￥22,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Harrisburg East

5.3 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Andrew

￥20,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South

12.5 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Susan

￥19,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A large brick building with a central courtyard, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a flagpole with an American flag.

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Cumberland by IHG

5 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Janith

￥17,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern dining area with round tables and blue chairs, a green booth seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Harrisburg Hershey

5.2 km from Downtown Harrisburg

WALTER

￥18,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious hotel lobby with a central dining area, multiple seating options including sofas and tables, and a large TV screen on the wall.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Harrisburg/North

5.1 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Judy

￥18,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, a bar area, and a brick wall with artwork.

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Harrisburg Hershey

5 km from Downtown Harrisburg

Fadia

￥18,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Where to stay in Downtown Harrisburg

Find the best Downtown Harrisburg areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Harrisburg

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Midtown

While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market.

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Allison Hill

If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

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South Harrisburg

When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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East Harrisburg

While there might not be top attractions in East Harrisburg, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Civil War Museum and Riverfront Park.

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Clouds of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg

Uptown

Though Uptown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Pennsylvania State Capitol.

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Top Downtown Harrisburg Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North

8/10 Good

"Staff was very patient, kind and helpful."

Hilton Garden Inn Hershey

8/10 Good

"Overall, our stay was good, and the staff members we interacted with were helpful and kind. The hotel is also a convenient, short drive from Hersheypark. Some of the amenities were outdated, particularly the gym, although I still appreciated having one available. I also appreciated the water cooler, cookies, and tea bar in the lobby. However, I was concerned about the large cooler of alcohol bottles in the lobby. There were times when it appeared to be unattended. Some guests who were clearly intoxicated brought bottles from the lobby into the hot tub area, which created a safety concern. I also had an upsetting experience with a couple at the pool who said they were regular guests. They were drinking heavily, and the wife made blatantly racist remarks to me, apparently not realizing that I am in an interracial relationship. I later learned that they had previously been flagged for making inappropriate comments at the pool. If the hotel is already aware of this pattern of behavior, I hope it will take stronger steps to protect other guests. I’m glad we used the pool on our first day because it was out of order by the second day, which was disappointing. We also found a ball underneath our bed, suggesting that the room had not been cleaned as thoroughly as it should have been. There were definitely positive aspects to our stay, but the cleanliness issue, alcohol-related safety concerns, and handling of repeat guests with known inappropriate behavior need attention."

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1. Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

2. Hilton Harrisburg

3. BurgBnB Downtown

4. Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center

5. Hotel Hanna

6. Comfort Suites Camp Hill-Harrisburg West

7. Hampton Inn Harrisburg-East (Hershey Area)

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport

9. Staybridge Suites Harrisburg by IHG

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Camp Hill

11. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Harrisburg North

13. Penn Harris Hotel Harrisburg, Trademark by Wyndham

14. Courtyard by Marriott Harrisburg Hershey

15. Hilton Garden Inn Harrisburg East

16. Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Cumberland by IHG

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Harrisburg Hershey

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Harrisburg/North

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Harrisburg Hershey

Where to stay in Downtown Harrisburg

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South Harrisburg

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Top Downtown Harrisburg Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North

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