South Philadelphia East Travel Guide

Philadelphia

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Xfinity Mobile Arena

8.4/10 (3,330 reviews)
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

฿927
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

฿118,117
per adult
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

฿1,605
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

฿1,622
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

฿893
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

฿663
per adult
Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12
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Top hotels in South Philadelphia East

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

4 out of 5
900 Packer Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,812 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,812
฿7,531 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard

Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard

3 out of 5
1001 Intrepid Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿7,922 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿7,922
฿9,219 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean. Excellent snd very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,709 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,709
฿5,480 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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 ...
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,706 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,706
฿4,313 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,191 reviews)
"Great location, heated pool was great"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

The Windsor Suites
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

4.5 out of 5
120 S 17th St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,566 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿6,566
฿8,721 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,702 reviews)
"The breakfast – all the pastries and bread tasted like a refrigerator, as if they had been in a refrigerator or freezer a couple of days unwrapped. Why not have freshly baked pastries? Didn’t like the option not to have the room cleaned. Very uncomfortable with that arrangement. Also the $22 every ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
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 ฿2,964 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,964
฿3,449 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
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Where to stay in South Philadelphia East

Find the best South Philadelphia East areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Market East

Reading Terminal Market and City Hall 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.

South Philadelphia East Travel Guide