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Where to stay in Southwest Center City

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

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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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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West Philadelphia

Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.

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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.

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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.

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Top Southwest Center City Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

8/10 Good

"All was good"

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

8/10 Good

"I loved the size of the unit. It has microwave and small refrigerator and sofa. Bed were soft and pillos too. But The hotel didn’t provide you with showers cap or essentials and there is not safe inside the bedrooms. You has to go to the counter to have safe. That also did not provide you with sleeper or bath robe. I think it is a 4 start hotel because of these reasons I mentioned. Breakfast is ok with average food very basic."

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

2/10 Terrible

"Sorry I had to give Marriott Hotel these “terrible” reviews… When you arrive at 23:00 and have an important appointment next morning, early morning that is, the last thing you want to hear from the Receptionist is that there are no rooms available for you, despite you have paid in advance for it. And they simply denied accommodation… indicating a new hotel for me. Plus they told me to walk alone to that place. I was totally uncomfortable with that, midnight is not a nice view - sort of full of homelessness in Downtown Philadelphia! Had to call and pay for an Uber, as I didn’t want to risk anything. On the bright side of things, the new accommodation was gorgeous - Element Marriott Bonvoy - and above my booking (received a lovely 1-bdr apartment, 33rd floor, absolutely fantastic view and amenities!! Overall amm is well when ends well!"

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

6/10 Okay

"This hotel would be great, but they have a serious problem with their key card system — either staff doesn’t know how to program them correctly or there is a programming problem. Regardless, we needed to get our room keys reprogrammed repeatedly for a one night stay. Also, downtown Philadelphia has a serious homelessness challenge so the area including feels a bit like it’s in lockdown including the hotel. Finally the hotel pool is no longer in use, but is hidden behind shades along with another very large space, all on the same floor as the gym ,so that the property feels like it’s seen better days."

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4/10 Poor

"My reservation was guaranteed for 3:00 PM check-in. I arrived at 3:15 PM and my room was not ready. While one of the desk clerks was very apologetic, I had to wait until 3:40 before my room was ready; that is not acceptable. It really is a bare bones hotel where the only amenity is a coffee machine in the lobby. While the price point is modest, I will never stay there again."

Frequently asked questions

What is Southwest Center City like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Philadelphia's Southwest Center City neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Marian Anderson Historical Residence & Museum and Christian Street YMCA as part of your Southwest Center City travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Southwest Center City area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Philadelphia, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 38 Southwest Center City hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southwest Center City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Southwest Center City.

What can I see and do in this Philadelphia neighbourhood?

Landmarks in Southwest Center City that you won't want to miss include Marian Anderson Historical Residence & Museum and Christian Street YMCA. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Chew Recreation Center and Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts are some other places worth a visit. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Pennsylvania Convention Center, Xfinity Mobile Arena and Lincoln Financial Field. Rosenbach Museum and Library and Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Philadelphia.

How can I get around Southwest Center City and the greater Philadelphia area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Lombard South Station is the closest metro station.

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Where to stay in Southwest Center City

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