South Philadelphia East Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries 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.
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.
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.
The Navy Yard
You can learn about the history of Philadelphia when you stop by The Navy Yard. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums 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.
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
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in South Philadelphia East
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
Great location if you are going to a game, otherwise not a great place to be unless you like to gamble. The connection to the parking garage and the hotel / casino is a mess.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
Clean, well maintained and the rooms were really well done. Loved the property and the staff was very welcoming and helpful. 100% will stay again if in the area. Great location to the arenas
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Great location, no frills hotel. If you’re not looking to spend a lot of time in the room other than sleeping and washing then this is an ideal place. Right in the heart of the city near everything. The location makes this place.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Clean
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Check in staff was wonderful, and Matthew in particular was a wealth of information when we needed help the second night. And a delight to visit with. However, we tried to eat on the 19th floor the first night and service was very poor and the second day my room was never cleaned. Friendly staff, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The room was a little too small, but I loved the staff there. I will be back.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Philadelphia East
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 Citizens Bank Park.
Society Hill
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Society Hill. You can visit top attractions like Theater of Living Arts and Museum of the American Revolution, and jump on the metro at 5th St. Station or 2nd 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.
Southwest Philadelphia
Southwest Philadelphia is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Island Ave & Lindbergh Blvd Tram Stop or Island Ave & Suffolk Ave Tram Stop to explore sights like Bartram's Garden.
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.
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.
