Southwest Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Things to do
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Philadelphia Haunted Halloween Tour: Terror Beyond the Walls
Top hotels in Southwest Philadelphia
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"I was very disappointed the hotel had no shuttle service as promised at 10:30 that evening. The person last night was minimally helpful, curt and totally non-apologetic. This morning’s breakfast buffet had no bagels and no english muffins. (I am allergic to eggs). The working staff person kept saying ..."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Philadelphia International Airport
"About 3 hours after I checked out I called the hotel to tell them I left my pillow. I explained it was an expensive pillow an that I would pay for them to ship it to me. They was supposed to talk to the cleaning staff and call me back. They never called me back an when I called back 5 different times ..."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport
Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Airport
"No restaurant in hotel. Only breakfast cooked to order."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in Southwest 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 Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the 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.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Elfreth's Alley 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.
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 Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum 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.
