South Philadelphia East Travel Guide

Philadelphia

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A baseball stadium with a large sign reading "Citizens Bank Park".
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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

Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise

฿2,499
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise
Sesame Place® Tickets

Sesame Place® Tickets

฿2,430
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Sesame Place® Tickets
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

฿820
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿2,314
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

฿3,038
per adult
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

฿1,591
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
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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 ฿5,743 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿5,743
฿7,443 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ฿8,756 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,756
฿10,190 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Liked the fact we could do street parking for free and it was secure. Very nice modern rooms. Got pick up food at Bistro and it was good and efficient. The BIG NEGATIVE- the beds and especially the pillows! All 3 of us hated our pillows and even the bedding was substandard. Shocked that such a new ..."

Reviewed on 7 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
The price is ฿4,576 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,576
฿5,325 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,845 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

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 ฿3,432 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,432
฿3,993 total
9 Sept - 10 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! (3,217 reviews)
"I love it"

Reviewed on 8 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 ฿6,518 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,518
฿8,657 total
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
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 ฿3,752 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,752
฿4,366 total
20 Sept - 21 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,452 reviews)
"Very affordable price for the amount you get. We'll come again!"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

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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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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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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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.

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.

South Philadelphia East Travel Guide