Southwest Philadelphia 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.
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.
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Penn Museum Admission Ticket
Princeton University and the City of Philadelphia Tour from NYC
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 Southwest Philadelphia
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Room was great! Check in was fast and smooth! Didn’t have to wait at all! Front desk was awesome! Shuttle was so convenient! Definitely will be staying here again!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Room was very clean and welcoming. I did feel that the breakfast wasnt fresh and was a bit cold, but other than that everything was great. The drivers for the hotel transportation were very nice.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
Staff was good and it was nice and quiet able to get some rest while away!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
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Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
Helpful staff
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Airport
Clean room and friendly staff. Will definitely be staying here again!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Philadelphia
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.
South Philadelphia East
If you're spending time in South Philadelphia East, check out sights like Lincoln Financial Field or Xfinity Mobile Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at NRG Station or Oregon 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 Penn Museum.
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.
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.
