Northwest Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Things to do
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Top hotels in Northwest Philadelphia
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Clean room. Great location in a safe area. Coffee available throughout the day. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
The Windsor Suites
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"Pros: clothes steamer in room - which was powerful. Great Mexican restaurant. Very good location to hit all tourist spots. Cons: not as clean as it should be - especially bathroom. Worn rooms and bathroom fittings. Toiletries dated and not full. Given a bad room on lower level which meant lot of ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"The hotel was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect. I will definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"I loved how clean the hotel was in general the only thing I don’t like is how the staff don’t greet you or show any hospitality or new comer’s welcome they just get straight to it but other than that it was a good experience I personally don’t like they food it needs to be updated I did not enjoy ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Northwest Philadelphia
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.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.
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.
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 Franklin Field.
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.
