South Philadelphia Travel Guide
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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
Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG
"got there 40 minutes after check in, waited an hour till they had clean rooms. along with about 15 other people. was not communicating during the wait time. very disorganized, will not be returning."
Reviewed on 22 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
"Love staying here. Very clean and walkable to all Philly fun. (Xfinity Mobile Arena, Lincoln Financial and Citizens Bank Park)"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Found hair in my bathroom."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
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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.
