South Philadelphia East Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
The Navy Yard
You can learn about the history of Philadelphia when you stop by The Navy Yard. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Enjoy an outing to South Philadelphia Sports Complex during your stay in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Sesame Place
Enjoy the rides and games at Sesame Place and see why this is a favourite theme park in Oxford Valley. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in South Philadelphia East
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
"Great room and facility. I enjoyed the casino also. I came to Philly to attend a function on the other side of town but ended up hanging out at the hotel way more than I planned. Good vibes, good people and great drinks."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
"Perfect place to stay for an event on the sports complex. Easy walk over and police assist on way back at night. Very clean hotel and staff all very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"No clean towels"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Great central location. Staff was excellent in answering questions about amenities. The room was also clean and quiet. Looking forward to staying again next time I visit Philadelphia"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
"One of the best hotels i have stayed in a while"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Check/out pleasant, polite and professional. Rush in shower tubs Dirt on sheets/towels Rank smell of cat piss throughout all carpet from rooms like 120-150. Didn’t check other floors. The door to the room doesn’t automatically close all the way. An aggressive push is needed. Carpet smell and stains ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Philadelphia East
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 Citizens Bank Park.
Society Hill
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Society Hill. You can visit top attractions like Theater of Living Arts and Museum of the American Revolution, and jump on the metro at 5th St. Station or 2nd St. Station to see more of the city.
Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.
Southwest Philadelphia
Southwest Philadelphia is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Island Ave & Lindbergh Blvd Tram Stop or Island Ave & Suffolk Ave Tram Stop to explore sights like Bartram's Garden.
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.
Midtown Village
While you're in Midtown Village, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 12th-13th & Locust Station or Walnut Locust Station.
