South Philadelphia West Travel Guide

Philadelphia

Popular places to visit

Xfinity Mobile Arena

Xfinity Mobile Arena

Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Xfinity Mobile Arena
Rittenhouse Square

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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Rittenhouse Square
Pennsylvania Convention Center

Pennsylvania Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Pennsylvania Convention Center
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Pennsylvania during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

University of Pennsylvania
Citizens Bank Park

Citizens Bank Park

Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia Museum of Art showing art

Philadelphia Museum of Art

One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Things to do

Philadelphia: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket

Philadelphia: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket

฿987
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

฿1,910
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Philadelphia: Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City

Philadelphia: Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City

฿1,149
per adult
Philadelphia: Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA

Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA

฿8,092
per traveller
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
Sphinx Gallery

Penn Museum Admission Ticket

฿583
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Penn Museum Admission Ticket
The Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

The Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

฿809
per adult
The Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour
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Top hotels in South Philadelphia West

Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG

3 out of 5
2033 Penrose Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,176 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿3,176
฿3,696 total
23 Dec - 24 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,792 reviews)
Great location. Bar wasn't open which was inconvenient

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,490 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
฿3,490
฿4,061 total
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,234 reviews)
Super staff and coffee. Only downside was getting the luggage from the car

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
4509 Island Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,125 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
฿3,125
฿3,636 total
26 Dec - 27 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,037 reviews)
it was fine

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,293 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
฿4,293
฿4,996 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,350 reviews)
Nice location, our room was too hot and A/C would not work to cool it down

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

The Windsor Suites
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,458 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
฿3,458
฿4,768 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,129 reviews)
Clean room. Great service

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

3 out of 5
1301 Race St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,048 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
฿3,048
฿3,547 total
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,646 reviews)
Excellent Staff & Service! I gave a 5 star googlemaps review and will be back! Julia and her manager were really good to me and helped with an issue I caused. They were so kind and made everything right. I am so grateful. This is my new favorite place to stay in Philly!

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
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Other neighbourhoods around South Philadelphia West

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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.

South Philadelphia
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South Philadelphia East

If you're spending time in South Philadelphia East, check out sights like Xfinity Mobile Arena or Lincoln Financial Field and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NRG Station or Oregon Station.

South Philadelphia East
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University City

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

University City
Philadelphia featuring heritage architecture, a monument and a statue or sculpture

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.

Rittenhouse Square
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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.

Washington Square West
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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.

Midtown Village

South Philadelphia West Travel Guide