South Central Pennsylania

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Harrisburg showing street scenes
Central Pennsylvania featuring a city and street scenes

Where to stay in South Central Pennsylania

Historic Downtown Lancaster

Historic Downtown Lancaster

Historic Downtown Lancaster is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Central Market or Fulton Theatre.

Historic Downtown Lancaster
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Downtown Harrisburg

Downtown Harrisburg is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Pennsylvania State Capitol and Riverfront Park while in the area.

Downtown Harrisburg
Gettysburg which includes heritage architecture and a bridge

Gettysburg Historic District

If you're spending some time in Gettysburg Historic District, Gettysburg Museum of History and Majestic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Gettysburg Historic District
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Prospect Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Prospect Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fulton Theatre and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

Prospect Heights
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Ross

Ross might not have many top sights, but Penn Medicine Park and Central Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ross
Square One Coffee could easily become one if my favorite coffee houses. Great latte

Musser Park

When in Musser Park, you can plan a visit to Central Market and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Musser Park
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
2.5 out of 5
300 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA
The price is P3,068 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
P3,068
P3,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,201 reviews)
"We had such a big room with a jacuzzi tub in the bedroom fireplace 2 couches it was just amazing"

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Cartoon Network Hotel
Cartoon Network Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA
The price is P5,370 per night from 1 May to 2 May
P5,370
P5,961 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,707 reviews)
great place, minus the food
"My kids LOVED the hotel. We were there in March so we did not get to enjoy the outside water area but it looks great! We enjoyed the indoor pool and my kids were so excited about the characters, arcade, and crafts that were offered. The negative is their restaurant, the breakfast buffet was very ..."

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

Cartoon Network Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
3 out of 5
8000 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA
The price is P4,220 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P4,220
P4,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,230 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Close to I-81 but far enough so that you do not hear highway traffic. It is next to a Sheetz gas station so you do not need to go far to get gas or food. The facility is clean. The breakfast was good. I had no problems with the room. It was clean and the refrigerator and microwave oven ..."

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
3.5 out of 5
435 Port View Drive, Harrisburg, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (55 reviews)
""Darell and James were incredibly friendly and always available whenever we needed anything. Their accommodating nature and outstanding customer service truly stood out. Our stay was seamless, with no issues or complaints. The hotel provided everything necessary for a comfortable extended stay. Highly ..."

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
The Suites at Hershey
The Suites at Hershey
3 out of 5
176 E Hershey Park Dr, Hershey, PA
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly apartment in Hershey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hersheypark and Hersheypark ...
9/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"We Love staying at Hershey Suites, it’s like our home away from home with close proximity to all the local restaurants shopping and attractions."

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024

The Suites at Hershey
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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