Southwest Philadelphia Travel Guide

Philadelphia

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Stay near popular Southwest Philadelphia attractions

Fort Mifflin

6.0/10 (10 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Fort Mifflin, a lovely green space in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿2,314
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Sesame Place® Tickets

Sesame Place® Tickets

฿2,430
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Sesame Place® Tickets
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

฿1,591
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

฿1,607
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

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

฿3,575
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

฿886
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
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Top hotels in Southwest Philadelphia

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
4509 Island Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,767 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,767
฿4,383 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
9000 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,658 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,658
฿4,256 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport

Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport

3 out of 5
4101a Island Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,581 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿3,581
฿4,168 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,845 reviews)
"Convenient to airport and has restaurant -bed was comfortable and room spacious"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport
Hampton Inn by Hilton Philadelphia International Airport

Hampton Inn by Hilton Philadelphia International Airport

2.5 out of 5
8600 Bartram Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,848 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,848
฿4,478 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Xfinity Mobile Arena and ...
Hampton Inn by Hilton Philadelphia International Airport
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport

Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport

3 out of 5
8900 Bartram Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,933 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,933
฿4,577 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,888 reviews)
"I only did a one night stay. Bed was comfortable and clean. I was a little disappointed that they didn’t provide even a modest continental breakfast, as they are no restaurants/cafes in the immediate vicinity. That said, I would still stay there again if it was a short stay."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Philadelphia Airport Marriott

Philadelphia Airport Marriott

3.5 out of 5
1 Arrivals Rd Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,433 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,433
฿7,486 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Philadelphia Airport Marriott
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Where to stay in Southwest Philadelphia

Find the best Southwest Philadelphia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Center City

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

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Old City

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

A park with a gazebo, benches, and trees.

Rittenhouse Square

While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

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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 Franklin Field.

A baseball stadium with a large sign reading "Citizens Bank Park".
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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.

Southwest Philadelphia Travel Guide