Southwest Center City Travel Guide
Philadelphia
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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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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.
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.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square 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.
University of Pennsylvania
Explore the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top university in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant 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 Southwest Center City
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"My reservation was guaranteed for 3:00 PM check-in. I arrived at 3:15 PM and my room was not ready. While one of the desk clerks was very apologetic, I had to wait until 3:40 before my room was ready; that is not acceptable. It really is a bare bones hotel where the only amenity is a coffee machine ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
"Sorry I had to give Marriott Hotel these “terrible” reviews… When you arrive at 23:00 and have an important appointment next morning, early morning that is, the last thing you want to hear from the Receptionist is that there are no rooms available for you, despite you have paid in advance for it. ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Windsor Suites
"Nice staff - great location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Staff was very rude when we checked out. Like we were bothering her. AC sounded like a cement mixer the last night hardly slept"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"Nice hotel and good location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
"I loved the size of the unit. It has microwave and small refrigerator and sofa. Bed were soft and pillos too. But The hotel didn’t provide you with showers cap or essentials and there is not safe inside the bedrooms. You has to go to the counter to have safe. That also did not provide you with sleeper ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Center City
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.
Center City West
If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
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.
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.
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.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
