South Philadelphia East 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.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Enjoy an outing to South Philadelphia Sports Complex during your stay in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
The Navy Yard
You can learn about the history of Philadelphia when you stop by The Navy Yard. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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.
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 South Philadelphia East
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
"It was great until the morning of check out. We had a "late check out" for 11:30am, confirmed with the front desk, but before 9am housekeeping knocked to ask when we were checking out. Then 10 mins to 11 we got asked again, then 2 more times before 11:30am people were knocking on the door and calling ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
"Was clean and nice area"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Great location and wonderful staff!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Very Nice! Great location!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Windsor Suites
"Great location and great property"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Loved it"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Philadelphia East
South Philadelphia
Travellers choose South Philadelphia for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Society Hill
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Society Hill. You can visit top attractions like Theater of Living Arts and Museum of the American Revolution, and jump on the metro at 5th St. Station or 2nd St. Station to see more of the city.
Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.
Southwest Philadelphia
Southwest Philadelphia is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Island Ave & Lindbergh Blvd Tram Stop or Island Ave & Suffolk Ave Tram Stop to explore sights like Bartram's Garden.
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.
