What is Southwest Center City like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Philadelphia's Southwest Center City neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Marian Anderson Historical Residence & Museum and Chew Recreation Center as part of your Southwest Center City travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Southwest Center City area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Philadelphia, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 39 Southwest Center City hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southwest Center City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Southwest Center City.

What can I see and do in this Philadelphia neighbourhood?

Landmarks in Southwest Center City that you won't want to miss include Marian Anderson Historical Residence & Museum and Christian Street YMCA. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Chew Recreation Center and Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts are some other places worth a visit. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Pennsylvania Convention Center, Xfinity Mobile Arena and Lincoln Financial Field. Rosenbach Museum and Library and Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Philadelphia.

How can I get around Southwest Center City and the greater Philadelphia area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Lombard South Station is the closest metro station.

The Best Hotels in Southwest Center City, Philadelphia - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Southwest Center City hotels

1. Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Center City West, 1.3 km from Southwest Center City

Frederick

Rp3.678.368 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

2. Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Center City West, 1.5 km from Southwest Center City

Diana

Rp3.637.038 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

3. Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Center City West, 1.4 km from Southwest Center City

Megin

Rp3.533.286 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

4. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Market East, 1.9 km from Southwest Center City

Jennifer

Rp3.885.018 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

5. Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Center City West, 1.2 km from Southwest Center City

Zachary

Rp4.837.610 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

6. Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Center City West, 1.3 km from Southwest Center City

LaTasha

Rp2.556.465 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

7. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square, 1.1 km from Southwest Center City

brian

Rp4.447.105 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

8. The Study at University City

University City, 1.7 km from Southwest Center City

Sanya

Rp4.740.930 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Seasonal outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

9. The Windsor Suites

Logan Square, 1.7 km from Southwest Center City

Nik

Rp2.774.275 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City

Market East, 1.8 km from Southwest Center City

Jill

Rp3.823.022 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

11. Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Logan Square, 1.9 km from Southwest Center City

Carlos

Rp3.319.831 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

12. Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City

Midtown Village, 1.4 km from Southwest Center City

Asia

Rp3.448.780 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

13. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Midtown Village, 1.8 km from Southwest Center City

George

Rp4.525.626 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

14. Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

1.9 km from Southwest Center City

Linwood

Rp3.166.496 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

15. DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City

Midtown Village, 1.4 km from Southwest Center City

Lori

Rp3.372.094 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

16. Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

Market East, 2.1 km from Southwest Center City

Edith

Rp3.168.769 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

17. Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

Logan Square, 1.9 km from Southwest Center City

Darrius

Rp3.070.198 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

18. Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

Center City East, 2.2 km from Southwest Center City

Erica

Rp2.863.754 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

19. Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

Old City, 2.8 km from Southwest Center City

Annette

Rp3.232.004 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

20. The Westin Philadelphia

Center City West, 1.4 km from Southwest Center City

mary

Rp3.906.716 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Where to stay in Southwest Center City

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Top Southwest Center City Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown/Center City

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, nice room, staff were helpful and friendly, free breakfast and gym."

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

10/10 Excellent

"Club Quarters is a lovely accommodation in a great area if you are doing things in Center City Philadelphia. The hotel isn't fancy, but lobby is large and comfortable to sit in, and there is free coffee in the morning. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The only issue—not a dealbreaker but a little annoying—is that the bathroom floor was very wet after someone took a shower. Also, beware that if you arrive by car you can't park in front of the hotel to unload because there is a bus lane. Parking is around the corner in a commercial lot, but you have to know not to prepay because you can get a sticker at the hotel that gets you a better 24-hour rate."

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Our top choices for Southwest Center City hotels

1. Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

2. Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

3. Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

5. Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

6. Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

7. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

8. The Study at University City

9. The Windsor Suites

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City

11. Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

12. Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City

13. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

14. Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

15. DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City

16. Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

17. Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown

18. Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

19. Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

20. The Westin Philadelphia

Where to stay in Southwest Center City

Center City

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Top Southwest Center City Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown/Center City

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