Center City West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Center City West
Popular places to visit
City Hall
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you spend time at City Hall. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
The Mütter Museum
You can study the exhibits at The Mütter Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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 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.
Activities
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
Our pick of the best Center City West Hotel Deals
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
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"I stayed for 3 nights. Good for the price. Convenient location"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"This property is in a great area of town, walkable to all the great restaurants in Rittenhouse Square. The staff was friendly and helpful. However, this property is very dated. There were stains on both the sofa and the carpet. The Starbucks doesn't open until 6:30 and closes early. The bar/restaurant ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"The hospitality truly is unparalleled. Every single time I stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia, I have a wonderful experience. It’s my first choice whenever I travel to Philadelphia, which is often."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
W Philadelphia
"The sink design is not practical at all."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG
"Nice staff. Great location. Good restaurant."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Center City West
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Market East
Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area.
