South Side

Scranton

Photo by Ann Sair
Photo by Ann Sair
Photo by Ann Sair
Photo by Ann Sair

Popular places to visit

Steamtown National Historic Site

Steamtown National Historic Site

5/5(4 reviews)

Through interactive museums, workshops and train rides discover the importance of American steam railroad history and the people that made it possible.

Steamtown National Historic Site
Nay Aug Park

Nay Aug Park

Explore the great outdoors at Nay Aug Park, a lovely green space in Scranton. Experience the live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Nay Aug Park

University of Scranton

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Scranton during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

University of Scranton

Marywood University

Explore the campus of Marywood University during your trip to Scranton. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Marywood University

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

You can browse the exhibits at Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Scranton. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

The Marketplace at Steamtown

You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Marketplace at Steamtown during your stay in Scranton. Experience the live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

The Marketplace at Steamtown

Top hotels in South Side

ANZ Hotels Scranton
ANZ Hotels Scranton
2 out of 5
300 Meadow Avenue, Scranton, PA
The price is S$139 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
S$139
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Scranton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (669 reviews)
"The pool's not open, that's the only bummer."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

ANZ Hotels Scranton
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
3 out of 5
880 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
5.6/10 (891 reviews)
"No issues. Nice rooms great breakfast and Tara the night time supervisor I'm guessing was a huge helped directing me where to go for good food and entertainment"

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

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Wilkes-Barre Inn and Suites
The Woodlands
The Woodlands
4 out of 5
1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The price is S$138 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$138
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
"I had the best time of my life!!!!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

The Woodlands
Spark by Hilton Wilkes Barre
Spark by Hilton Wilkes Barre
2 out of 5
1185 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA
The price is S$117 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
S$117
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
"The air conditioning unit in the room was not working properly. It was very humid in the room. The front desk people came to the room to look at it and adjust it, but it still didn’t work. It wasn’t terribly uncomfortable, but would have liked the AC unit to work better."

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

Spark by Hilton Wilkes Barre
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
3.5 out of 5
700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, PA
Fully refundable
The price is S$157 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
S$157
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Scranton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful and unique place! The only problem is that they appear to be rather short-staffed, so everything from checking in to dinner involved a much longer wait than usual."

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre-Scranton Airport Hotel
Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre-Scranton Airport Hotel
2.5 out of 5
30 Concorde Drive, Avoca, PA
The price is S$131 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$131
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Avoca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great Value for Price!! Very clean!! Nice staff. I stayed with family, it's safe"

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around South Side

Scranton showing a sporting event as well as a large group of people

Downtown

If you're spending some time in Downtown, The Marketplace at Steamtown and Steamtown National Historic Site are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown
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Hill Section

If you're spending some time in Hill Section, Nay Aug Park and Everhart Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Hill Section
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Dunmore

Some popular features of Dunmore include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Nay Aug Park or Houdini Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Dunmore
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Green Ridge

If you're spending some time in Green Ridge, Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Lackawanna River are top sights worth seeing.

Green Ridge
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Dickson City

Dickson City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Viewmont Mall and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail while in the area.

Dickson City

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