South Philadelphia Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit South Philadelphia
Stay near popular South Philadelphia attractions
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
Princeton University and the City of Philadelphia Tour from NYC
Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour
Top hotels in South Philadelphia
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
"We had an amazing room, good view as we were on a corner with both window viewable. The room was emaculate."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG
"The staff were not very organized. We waited 45+ minutes to be checked in. No apologies offerref even Just as a courtesy. I found that to be very unprofessional. Then while checking me in, the rep decided to trend to someone else asking a question. We were locked out of our room key card was not ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Sosuite at The Ovation - Avenue of The Arts
Sosuite at The Queen - Queen Village
"Disappointing hotel. When we checked in, we immediately reported that the Roku wasn’t working. We never received a response from the hotel via the chat and text options provided to us, and after waiting 24 hours, we had to contact Hotels.com for assistance, who worked on getting us a reply and were ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
"Clean room. Staff was excellent."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"The room was very comfortable and in a great location. The staff was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Check South Philadelphia hotel availability
Where to stay in South Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mann Center for the Performing Arts are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
Market East
Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area.
