Northwest Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Morris Arboretum
Stroll among ancient trees, wetland tours and garden displays, in this peaceful setting that offers a reprieve from urban sightseeing.
Wissahickon Valley Park Trail Trailhead
You can take time to visit Wissahickon Valley Park Trail Trailhead during your travels to Philadelphia.
Awbury Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Awbury Arboretum during your stay in Philadelphia. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Woodmere Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Woodmere Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Philadelphia. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Cliveden
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you spend time at Cliveden. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Germantown Historical Society
You can browse the exhibits at Germantown Historical Society, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Northwest Philadelphia
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Great customer service"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Perfectly located to everything we needed."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"I was actually surprised with how clean and maintained this hotel was after having had so many weird & unpleasant surprises show up in previous places no matter how good the reviews were. It looked like it recently renovated or updated and it was very clean.i normally wake up with bad sinus issues ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
"If you looked under the bed near the headboards this area of the rugs def hasn’t been vacuumed, even found some type of medication which I didn’t touch-also some stains visible on the bedskirt -bed was kinda hard and slightly uncomfortable but the room was very spacious and the front desk manager ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"Very clean. Older property but unique, service was great."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
The Windsor Suites
"I think the property was just ok! The room could have been cleaner as there was rust and dirt behind the bathroom door. If they renovate the hotel I think it will be great because it's in an amazing location."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
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 Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
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.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mann Center for the Performing Arts 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.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Cherry Street Pier 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.
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.
