Center City West Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

City Hall
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.

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 great live music 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
William Still's Last Residence
Learn about the local history of Philadelphia when you spend time at William Still's Last Residence. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Top hotels in Center City West

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
CQ is a super nice hotel! The staff are great! The hotel is super clean! Great location…
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
A great option for a quick trip to Philadelphia. The micro Hotel concept is great for shorter stays. The rooms are smaller, but well appointed, clean and comfortable. The onsite dining options are terrific and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Great Location, walkable to everything
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
We had an issue with the cleanliness of our bathroom. It was a busy weekend for our family, plus the sheer business of the hotel, we did not have time to wait for the issue to be resolved. Since we had only a couple of days we were staying, and we didnt have time to wait for it to be fixed, we chose ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Yes it was adequate. No comment on the breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG
Truly an incredible stay. So relaxing, spacious room, very quiet for being downtown. Absolutely plan on staying here again very soon.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott
The destination fee is idiotic, I imagine no one enjoys hidden fees. Quite noisy at night making it difficult to get a good nights rest.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Center City West

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.

Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum. 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.

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.

Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Philadelphia Museum of Art and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

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.