Center City West Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Center City West
Popular places to visit
City Hall
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you spend time at City Hall. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
The Mütter Museum
You can study the exhibits at The Mütter Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Liberty Place
You can learn about the history of Philadelphia with a trip to Liberty Place. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia 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.
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Explore the campus of Art Institute of Philadelphia during your travels in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
William Still's Last Residence
Learn about the local history of Philadelphia when you spend time at William Still's Last Residence. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Philadelphia: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket
Penn Museum Admission Ticket
2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
12 Hour Slingshot Rental in Philadelphia
Top hotels in Center City West
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Staff great! Super nice hotel with very clean room. Great fitness room. I enjoyed my stay!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Room was not clean, there was a needle in the sink??
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Great staff.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG
Amazing, courteous, helpful staff- from check- in to valet to housekeeping. When they text you to check how your stay is going- they actually monitor the text thread and promptly reply. One of the best hotels for customer service I've been to.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
The staff is truly amazing. Every single staff member I encountered was stellar. The hotel is always so clean. The food always amazing. Its the only place ill stay in Phillu!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
W Philadelphia
My stay was amazing
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Center City West
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.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
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.
Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
