South Philadelphia West 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 great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Pennsylvania Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

University of Pennsylvania
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Pennsylvania during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Philadelphia Museum of Art
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.

Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Philadelphia: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA

Penn Museum Admission Ticket

2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show

Princeton University and the City of Philadelphia Tour from NYC
Top hotels in South Philadelphia West

Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG
Friendly staff, clean room, great food
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Location is perfect
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
The staff was courteous
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
The room was clean, the staff was so nice and the location was perfect for my needs
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
The room was not very clean when we arrived. There was hair everywhere on the bathroom floor. After the third day I had to leave a note for the housekeeper to clean the bathroom floor for us
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Excellent location, reasonable prices, clean quiet rooms and friendly staff. Very European style. Small and sparse yet comfortable.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South Philadelphia West

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.

South Philadelphia East
If you're spending time in South Philadelphia East, check out sights like Xfinity Mobile Arena or Lincoln Financial Field and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NRG Station or Oregon 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 Penn Museum.

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.

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.

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.
