Visit Southwest Center City
Popular places to visit
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
University of Pennsylvania
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Pennsylvania during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
Things to do
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Philadelphia: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Philadelphia: Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
Top hotels in Southwest Center City
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Super staff and coffee. Only downside was getting the luggage from the car
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
In the middle of a remodel - it needs it!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Windsor Suites
The most amazing staff I have ever encountered in a hotel stay. Highly recommend I was displaced having work done on my apartment and needed a place close to home that felt like home.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Clean room. Great service
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
Excellent Staff & Service! I gave a 5 star googlemaps review and will be back! Julia and her manager were really good to me and helped with an issue I caused. They were so kind and made everything right. I am so grateful. This is my new favorite place to stay in Philly!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
The Bellevue Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Good experience
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Center City
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place, 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 Penn Museum.
Center City West
If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Midtown Village
While you're in Midtown Village, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 12th-13th & Locust Station or Walnut Locust Station.
Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
