South Philadelphia East Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
The Navy Yard
You can learn about the history of Philadelphia when you stop by The Navy Yard. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Enjoy an outing to South Philadelphia Sports Complex during your stay in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable 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.
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
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in South Philadelphia East
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
"We recently stayed at this hotel and appreciated the convenient location, especially being able to walk to Citizens Bank Park for the game. Unfortunately, our room was not ready until about 30 minutes after the stated check-in time. The hotel provided two complimentary drink vouchers as an apology, ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
"Perfect place to stay for an event on the sports complex. Easy walk over and police assist on way back at night. Very clean hotel and staff all very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Terrific location. Clean and comfortable room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Awesome service! Check-in was prompt. The staff was professional and friendly. Would stay over and over again!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
"I wish they would give that place a deep cleaning."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Excellent low cost airport hotel with great shuttle service."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in South Philadelphia East
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
