West Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Things to do
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Top hotels in West Philadelphia
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
"If you’re sensitive smells, this is not the place. The lobby smells like a perfume store where all the perfumes smelled. The rooms were nice but I wish the sheets had been softer."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
The Study at University City
"Staff is far too overworked to clean rooms—or apologize I stayed two nights starting Sep 13 for work at UPenn. The staff must be utterly exhausted from avoiding basic hospitality duties. At breakfast, the server greeted others with warm smiles, but gave me an icy poker face—perhaps because I was ..."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026
4211 Suites
"In a very bad location, no natural light in my room."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
"This hotel is 4 blocks from the 40th street and Market subway stop which made it very easy to get around the city. There are plenty of amenities ( eg: restaurants and stores) nearby as the hotel sits on the end of the U Penn campus. The morning buffet breakfast was a great perk and the gym was ..."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
"They overbook rooms. Was moved to a different hotel further away. Was told I will get compensated for the trouble."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in West 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.
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.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 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 Franklin Field.
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.
