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

฿927
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

฿118,117
per adult
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

฿1,605
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

฿1,622
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

฿893
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

฿663
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 ฿4,449 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,449
฿5,177 total
6 Sept - 7 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 ...
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 ฿7,044 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿7,044
฿8,197 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was clean great location"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

The Study at University City
4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿3,289 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,289
฿3,827 total
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (893 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

4211 Suites
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

4 out of 5
4200 City Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,292 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,292
฿5,037 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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! (1,012 reviews)
"There was no soap at the sink. The Greek salad with additional chicken was ok but the chicken—no lie-took 15 minutes to chew each slice—it was like rubber. Breakfast was so-so. Everything else was great!"

Reviewed on 4 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 ฿5,102 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,102
฿5,937 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Great location. Very clean."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue

Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue

3 out of 5
4200 City Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is ฿4,344 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿4,344
฿5,055 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre.
8/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Complimentary breakfast was wonderful. Everything was well prepared and hot. The only thing that was average was the bed, pillows and linens. In total, an outstanding value. I’ll be back next year!"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue
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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.

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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.

A nighttime pathway in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

Rittenhouse Square

While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row, 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".
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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.

West Philadelphia Travel Guide