Event Dates
From: Saturday, November 18, 2023
To: Sunday, December 24, 2023
Each year, Philadelphia transforms the iconic Love park into a European wonderland to create the city’s Christmas Village
Each year, Philadelphia transforms the iconic Love park into a European wonderland to create the city’s Christmas Village. The festival runs from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve.
- Stay close to Love Park Christmas Markets at the Le Méridien Philadelphia, a boutique hotel located in a ten-story historic building complete with a 24-hour gym, great breakfast options and close to all the city’s top attractions.
The Market
- Browse from a wide range of international holiday gifts and edible and drinkable treats at this daily outdoor market, modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany.
- Discover 80 vendors arranged in dozens of wooden booths and two large tents, complete with a beer garden.
- Thousands of twinkling lights and the delicious smell of gingerbread, waffles, bratwurst, and mulled wine will fill you with the Christmas spirit.
- Enjoy a unique calendar of events, including live music and dance performances.
- Sun – Thu: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, Thanksgiving Day: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Christmas Eve: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Check out the top hotels closest to the Philly Christmas Market.
The Venue & Gay Philly
- Philadelphia Christmas Market takes place Love Park and City Hall at 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
- The Christmas Village is just a 5-minute taxi ride away from Gayborhood, Philadelphia’s very own gay village.
- Many of the city’s gay bars will be dressed in stunning Christmas decorations, hosting theme parties and serving delicious festive cocktails.
- Pay a visit to Woody’s, one of the top 50 gay bars in the world, or enjoy killer cocktails at Bud & Marilyn’s.
- Stay close to the busy gay bars and bustling scene at The Element Philadelphia, by Westin, rated “Fabulous” with a state of the art wellness centre, gym and spacious rooms offering city views.
Popular Hotels in Philly
The following hotels are popular with our readers and are close to the city’s gay bars and just a short ride away from the Christmas market.
The Ritz-Carlton, The Bellevue Hotel, Cambria Hotel, Alexander Inn
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The spacious rooms at Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia are decorated with warm colours and large windows facing the Business District. The marble bathrooms have a separate bathtub and shower. Guests can use the complimentary luxury soap and shampoo products.
On Avenue of the Arts, The Bellevue Hotel, offers accommodations housed in a historic building. The rooms and suites at The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt come equipped with Hyatt Grand Beds. Onsite shops include Tiffany & Co., Nicole Miller and Williams Sonoma.
Boasting a fitness centre & rooftop restaurant & bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a 14-minute walk from Mutter Museum & around 1.5 km from National Liberty Museum. Free WiFi. Rooms features a microwave, refrigerator & coffee maker
The Alexander Inn is adorned with stained glass windows, detailed oak wood mouldings, marble tile floor patterns and framed artwork All rooms come with private bathrooms, in-room safes and views of the city. Some rooms at the Alexander Inn also have bay windows and seating areas.
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This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an indoor pool, 2 bars/lounges, and a 24-hour fitness center are onsite. All 219 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and iPads. Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and Netflix
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. A manager’s reception is free. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area are onsite. All 230 rooms feature modern comforts like LCD TVs with cable channels, iPod docking stations, and WiFi.
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/café, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite. All 499 soundproofed rooms feature WiFi and iPod docks, premium bedding and coffee makers
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and valet parking. All 306 rooms offer free WiFi, wired Internet, and flat-screen TVs, minibars, premium bedding, and separate bathtubs and showers.