Center City West Travel Guide

Philadelphia

A park with cherry blossoms, yellow daffodils, and benches.
A historic building with classical architecture, a fountain, and modern high-rise buildings in the background.
A city square with historic buildings, a fountain, and people walking.
A brightly lit building with red and white architectural details, a large billboard, and a sign for Jefferson.
A large, ornate building with a clock tower and statues on top.

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A city street with tall buildings, a clock tower, and traffic lights.

City Hall

8.8/10 (1,285 reviews)
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you spend time at City Hall. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

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
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
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)
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
Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12

Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12

฿820
per adult
Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

฿1,935
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
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Top hotels in Center City West

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,974 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿5,974
฿6,951 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,832 reviews)
"Room was to small"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

3.5 out of 5
31 S 19th St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,365 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,365
฿3,916 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,511 reviews)
"We really feel that we never are going to use this hotel or neither hotel.com in the future, I attend every year the 3D Printopia convention and this is the first time it is in Philadelphia, beatufiful city, but the experience was frustrating and full of bad surprises, we have reservesations for ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

4 out of 5
1441 CHESTNUT STREET Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,671 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,671
฿6,600 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,634 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, excellent location. Wonderful clean large rooms"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

4.5 out of 5
120 S 17th St Philadelphia PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,708 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,708
฿7,736 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
W Philadelphia

W Philadelphia

5 out of 5
1439 CHESTNUT ST Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿7,103 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,103
฿8,265 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,372 reviews)
"Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. It will now be my go to hotel if I stay in a hotel in Philly again."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

W Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,000 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,000
฿6,599 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
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Where to stay in Center City West

Find the best Center City West 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 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 downtown area with modern buildings, a plaza with outdoor seating, and pedestrians.

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 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".
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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.

Center City West Travel Guide