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.

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A classical building with a large sculpture in front.

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.
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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

฿2,318
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise

฿3,128
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

฿920
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)

฿1,610
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Sesame Place® Tickets

Sesame Place® Tickets

฿2,247
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Sesame Place® Tickets
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

฿1,593
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
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Top hotels in West Philadelphia

4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,433 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿4,433
฿5,159 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Philadelphia Museum of Art ...
9/10 Wonderful! (772 reviews)
"The accommodations were lovely. It is design as a one bedroom apartment. It was clean and appropriate for my stay. I had the ability to was any of my clothing before leaving, along with cooking or heating up any leftovers i may have had."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 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 ฿5,096 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿5,096
฿5,930 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,186 reviews)
"The location was perfect for my orientation week at PCOM. Facilities were clean and staff was attentive"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
Philly Inn & Suites

Philly Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
4444 City Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,594 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿3,594
฿4,376 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,526 reviews)
"Great hotel clean room cold air and very relaxing"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Philly Inn & Suites
The Study at University City

The Study at University City

4 out of 5
20 S 33rd Street Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿7,621 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿7,621
฿8,868 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and staff. Great restaurant, bar and lobby. Spacious well appointed room. Felt like home"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

The Study at University City
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

3.5 out of 5
3549 Chestnut St. Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,190 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿6,190
฿7,203 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"The room was full of dirt.. I thinks needs a filter change..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

4 out of 5
4200 City Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,174 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,174
฿6,073 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything where okay"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
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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 Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

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 Citizens Bank Park.

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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 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.

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Rittenhouse Square

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

West Philadelphia Travel Guide