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.

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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.
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Things to do

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

฿820
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
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
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)
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
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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 ฿4,563 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,563
฿5,310 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
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
The price is ฿8,021 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿8,021
฿9,333 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
The Study at University City
4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,471 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿4,471
฿5,202 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (923 reviews)
"The proximity to downtown was good. The room (s) were great. The place felt safe. I had to park on the street. The window view was two air conditioning units and three walls."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

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 ฿6,242 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿6,242
฿7,264 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was nice. Everything else was…Just ok"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

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 ฿4,375 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿4,375
฿5,135 total
19 Oct - 20 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! (1,002 reviews)
"I love staying at the Hilton on City Avenue!! One of my best choices of hotels. The staff are always kind & helpful. My room was perfect! My only dilemma was finding parking on the street. Take it from me…Please pay for parking or utilize valet."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 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 ฿5,201 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,201
฿6,052 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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)
"Average hotel, not anything worth having about."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
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Where to stay in West Philadelphia

Find the best West Philadelphia 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.

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 Penn Museum.

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.

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