South Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Things to do
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in South Philadelphia
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG
"The room smelled like marihuana. not good"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Sosuite at The Queen - Queen Village
"Walkable apt like a local. Not downtown but easy access!"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"Very nice hotel, great location, enjoyed our stay. Our room was tiny, but clean and nice, probably meant to be an adjoining suite room. But we enjoyed it. We were in Philadelphia to see the sites not to hang out in a hotel room. Good place to stay. No parking but there was a public lot only a 1/2 ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
The Windsor Suites
"The room was “tired,” appearing not to have been updated in a while. The bathroom was small and the shower was weak, with very little pressure. The kitchen was also small and not well stocked with kitchen utensils (bottle opener, etc.). Yet, the room overall was clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"The staff was very nice. I had a small incident with the room, but they were very efficient and offered me another room."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in South Philadelphia
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.
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.
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.
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.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum 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.
