West Philadelphia Travel Guide

Philadelphia

A historic waterfront with classical architecture, including a neoclassical building and a bridge.
A statue of a man with raised arms in a park.
A courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with a Penn logo.
A statue of a man on horseback atop a pedestal with inscriptions.
An art museum with wooden floors, glass display cases, and various sculptures.

Stay near popular West Philadelphia attractions

A statue of a man on horseback in front of a museum with classical architecture.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.0/10 (6,105 reviews)
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
See properties

Things to do

Sesame Place® Tickets

Sesame Place® Tickets

฿2,473
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Sesame Place® Tickets
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿2,494
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

฿834
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

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

฿1,636
per adult
92% 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

฿1,970
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

฿1,619
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
See all activities in Philadelphia

Top hotels in West Philadelphia

The Study at University City

The Study at University City

4 out of 5
20 S 33rd Street Philadelphia PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,367 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿8,367
฿9,736 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"A very nice hotel next to Penn and Drexel."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

The Study at University City
4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,066 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,066
฿4,731 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and Pennsylvania ...
9/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and they helped me out with additional requests I had. Clay was great."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

4211 Suites
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue

3 out of 5
4100 Presidential Boulevard Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,258 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,258
฿4,955 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

4 out of 5
4200 City Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,830 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,830
฿4,495 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Don't care for your shower. Water gets all over the floor."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
Philly Inn & Suites

Philly Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
4444 City Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,454 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,454
฿4,215 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,472 reviews)
"The pillows are terrible. A bunch of cut up foam in a bag. I’m feeling there were a cheap DIY project, as is the entire place. The floor was uneven, with considerable height differences. The “comforter” was a thin blanket. The water pressure was non-existent. I tried to shower and the water never ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Philly Inn & Suites
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

3 out of 5
4109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,398 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,398
฿6,282 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
See all 3,124 properties in West Philadelphia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in West Philadelphia

Find the best West Philadelphia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, golden bell with inscriptions, mounted on a structure with a historic building in the background.

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.

A nighttime pathway in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

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.

A narrow street lined with red brick buildings, a cobblestone path, and a black lamppost.

Old City

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Elfreth's Alley and Betsy Ross 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 courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with a Penn logo.

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.

A baseball stadium with a large sign reading "Citizens Bank Park".
Photo by Ann Sair
Open Photo by Ann Sair

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.

West Philadelphia Travel Guide