West Philadelphia Travel Guide

Philadelphia

A historic waterfront with classical architecture, including a neoclassical building and a bridge.
A statue of a man with raised arms in a park.
A courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with a Penn logo.
A statue of a man on horseback atop a pedestal with inscriptions.
An art museum with wooden floors, glass display cases, and various sculptures.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.0/10 (6,105 reviews)
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
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Things to do

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

Rp499.929
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

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

Rp1.053.799
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

Rp875.189
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park

Rp1.419.572
per adult
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

Rp61.647
per adult
Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Princeton University and the City of Philadelphia Tour from NYC

Princeton University and the City of Philadelphia Tour from NYC

Rp2.661.289
per adult
Princeton University and the City of Philadelphia Tour from NYC
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Top hotels in West Philadelphia

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue

3 out of 5
4100 Presidential Boulevard Philadelphia PA
The price is Rp2.384.316 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp2.384.316
Rp2.774.628 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
The Study at University City

The Study at University City

4 out of 5
20 S 33rd Street Philadelphia PA
The price is Rp3.835.146 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp3.835.146
Rp4.462.960 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was clean great location"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

The Study at University City
4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is Rp1.762.700 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.762.700
Rp2.051.255 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and Pennsylvania ...
4211 Suites
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

3 out of 5
4109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is Rp2.734.157 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.734.157
Rp3.181.738 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

4 out of 5
4200 City Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is Rp2.300.164 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.300.164
Rp2.699.703 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very good! (1,016 reviews)
"There were no clean towels at the pool or the gym, and no room housekeeping or toiletries I needed. I stayed at the Hilton in NYC and guess I had high expectations. Also, the breakfast at the hotel was terrible, with incorrect orders, missing items, and it took forever to get served. On the website, ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue

Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue

3 out of 5
4200 City Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is Rp2.314.630 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
Rp2.314.630
Rp2.693.534 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre.
8/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"The fitness center is not kept well and is in the Hilton next door. The staff is VERY friendly."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue
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Where to stay in West Philadelphia

Find the best West Philadelphia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

A narrow street lined with red brick buildings, a cobblestone path, and a black lamppost.

Old City

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

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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.

A courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with a Penn logo.

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 Franklin Field.

A baseball stadium with a large sign reading "Citizens Bank Park".
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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.

West Philadelphia Travel Guide