Southwest Center City Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Southwest Center City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
University of Pennsylvania
Explore the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top university in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do
City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Top hotels in Southwest Center City
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
We arrived at the hotel at 5 p.m., but our room still wasn't ready for check-in. They offered us a larger room, but only for an additional cost. The rooms and bathrooms are very small. Overall, it was disappointing.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
I had a great experience here. Check-in was quick and every interaction I had with the staff was great.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Windsor Suites
Great stay, very clean and courteous
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Outside of the nice woman that check us in not another staff member ever said hi, asked us how our stay was, and they all avoided eye contact all together. Even the server in their restaurant barely acknowledged us until it came time to give us the check. For sightseeing and historic buildings it ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Lovely room and hotel. Housekeeping did not come. Arrived late afternoon and no one was available to help with luggage. Family loved the exercise/spa area. Room was quick for breakfast, food was good but I was not expecting it to come on a cart or tray, not bags
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Room was digusting.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Center City
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.
Center City West
If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
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.
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.
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.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
