Center City West Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Center City West
Popular places to visit
City Hall
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you spend time at City Hall. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
The Mütter Museum
You can study the exhibits at The Mütter Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Liberty Place
You can learn about the history of Philadelphia with a trip to Liberty Place. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Dilworth Park
You can take time to visit Dilworth Park during your travels to Philadelphia. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Explore the campus of Art Institute of Philadelphia during your travels in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia: Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City
Top hotels in Center City West
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Fantastic location but room was very small I should of noticed sq footage
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Great hotel, that offers on site parking, clean well appointed rooms, cheerful and helpful staff. The hotel is well located for out of town visitors with easy access to nice restaurants and cultural sites
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Room was spacious and very nice. Location was excellent. No complaints.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
W Philadelphia
The hotel is beautiful, the view amazing, the staff helpful and the room very clean!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
The lighting in the bathroom is dark. It is hard to apply makeup with yellow light bulbs. A simple upgrade to the lighting would help. Also, the shower was very small with no room to shave your legs. Hot water was nice. Couch had spots on it therefore I could not sit there.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Element Philadelphia Downtown
Room was amazing and clean. Breakfast was as expected... Location was great. Had one incident with the valet when we got there. After speaking to the valet attendant he said that we could leave the rental car there while we checked in and took our luggage to our room. We would return because we were ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Center City West
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.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
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.
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.
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.
Market East
Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area.
