Southwest Philadelphia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Sesame Place
Bring the children to Sesame Place and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Oxford Valley. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly 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 theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
University of Pennsylvania
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Pennsylvania during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Southwest Philadelphia Hotel Deals
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
exceeded our expectations and secured parking for an added service along with an amazing staff the bar and grill also a positive plus food and drinks also a children's menu.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
clean and quiet room. friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
Room appeared to be clean but the sheets had hair on it which appeared to be pubic chairs or something I don’t know but hair was on the sheets
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Very clean
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
room was not cleaned
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport
All the staff I interacted with or even passed were very friendly. The room was clean and the free shuttle to airport was great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 Xfinity Mobile Arena or Lincoln Financial Field 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.
