West Philadelphia Travel Guide

Philadelphia

A historic waterfront with classical architecture, including a neoclassical building and a bridge.
A statue of a man with raised arms in a park.
A courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with a Penn logo.
A statue of a man on horseback atop a pedestal with inscriptions.
An art museum with wooden floors, glass display cases, and various sculptures.

Stay near popular West Philadelphia attractions

A statue of a man on horseback in front of a museum with classical architecture.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.0/10 (6,105 reviews)
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
See properties

Things to do

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

฿820
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center 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
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
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
Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12

Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12

฿820
per adult
Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12
See all activities in Philadelphia

Top hotels in West Philadelphia

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue

3 out of 5
4100 Presidential Boulevard Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,503 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿4,503
฿5,240 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,285 reviews)
"The staff at checking were fabulous from Jose to everyone we encountered."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
The Study at University City

The Study at University City

4 out of 5
20 S 33rd Street Philadelphia PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,644 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,644
฿8,896 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Very clean and everything in working order. Front desk staff INCREDIBLY attentive and nice; one man went to the restaurant to get me a bucket of ice and offered to go get me a breakfast menu. When I checked in they accommodated me with a room facing away from the busy street. Self park 2 blocks away ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

The Study at University City
4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,439 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿4,439
฿5,165 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and Pennsylvania ...
4211 Suites
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

3.5 out of 5
3549 Chestnut St. Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿6,494 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,494
฿7,558 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

4 out of 5
4200 City Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,344 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,344
฿5,099 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"I only stayed one night so I didn’t get to enjoy the amenities or the hotel to give a clear review. I did have one complaint and that was that the toilet seat in the bathroom was cracked and if I was staying longer I would’ve ask for it to be fixed."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

3 out of 5
4109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿5,710 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,710
฿6,645 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"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

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
See all 3,094 properties in West Philadelphia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in West Philadelphia

Find the best West Philadelphia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, golden bell with inscriptions, mounted on a structure with a historic building in the background.

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.

A narrow street lined with red brick buildings, a cobblestone path, and a black lamppost.

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.

A downtown area with modern buildings, a plaza with outdoor seating, and pedestrians.

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.

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".
Photo by Ann Sair
Open Photo by Ann Sair

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.

West Philadelphia Travel Guide