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.
Liberty Place
You can learn about the history of Philadelphia with a trip to Liberty Place. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Explore the campus of Art Institute of Philadelphia during your travels in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
City Cruises Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Our pick of the best Center City West Hotel Deals
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Great location
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
This hotel USED to be our favorite but it's declining. The past two trips our valet experience has not been great. We pulled in and it's as if we didn't exist. We waiting by our car and tried to ask for help and then to our shock, they walked right past us and went to the guy who pulled in behind ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Never check in
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
W Philadelphia
I decided to do a staycation for my birthday at the W. and from check-in up until I checked out my experience was great. Silvia checked me in and offered me a champagne glass and a choice of a dessert for my birthday staycation. After checking into the room she followed up with me to see if I liked ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Element Philadelphia Downtown
very clean nice reception, beer and wine & Cheese. breakfast !!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
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.
