East Parkside Travel Guide
Philadelphia
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Popular places to visit
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Sesame Place
Enjoy the rides and games at Sesame Place and see why this is a favourite theme park in Oxford Valley. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
University of Pennsylvania
Explore the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top university in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia
Top hotels in East Parkside
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
This is a 3* hotel not 4*
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
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Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Windsor Suites
The front desk staff was pleasant and very helpful. Specifically Edwin assisted in making Mother's Day check-in and experience very enjoyable.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Lovely room and hotel. Housekeeping did not come. Arrived late afternoon and no one was available to help with luggage. Family loved the exercise/spa area. Room was quick for breakfast, food was good but I was not expecting it to come on a cart or tray, not bags
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Room was clean but does need some updating; great location and you can walk to so many places! Front desk staff was very nice!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
The air conditioner kept the room very cool.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Parkside
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
University City
Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like Penn Museum.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Center City West
If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
Midtown Village
While you're in Midtown Village, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 12th-13th & Locust Station or Walnut Locust Station.
