South Philadelphia West Travel Guide

Philadelphia

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Stay near popular South Philadelphia West attractions

American Swedish Historical Museum

You can browse the exhibits at American Swedish Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

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
Sesame Place® Tickets

Sesame Place® Tickets

฿2,430
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Sesame Place® Tickets
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
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

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

฿1,607
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

฿3,575
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

฿886
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
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Top hotels in South Philadelphia West

Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG

3 out of 5
2033 Penrose Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,783 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿3,783
฿4,402 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,727 reviews)
"Your survey on my phone will only allow me to do a good rating as it is too big for the screen and doesn’t get any smaller so I can see the excellent button fyi, don’t know if it’s like that for everyone but device was excelllent all the way around! Our hotel room 913 the door didn’t shut and lock ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG
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
Fully refundable
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
Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

4 out of 5
1200 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,551 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,551
฿7,623 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
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Where to stay in South Philadelphia West

Find the best South Philadelphia West 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.

A courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with a Penn logo.

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 West Travel Guide