Washington Square West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Washington Square West
Stay near popular Washington Square West attractions
Activities
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour
Our pick of the best Washington Square West Hotel Deals
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
"Wonderful experience from check in to check out. Really appreciated the late check-out options and luggage storage service after check-out. Room was spacious, very clean, quiet. Central location so convenient for walking to historical sights, river, museums. Will definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown/Center City
Alexander Inn
Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City
"the rooms were so outdated. wallpaper bubbling, the room felt wet from how humid it was when we walked in. the carpet was actually moist. the lobby smelled horrible our entire stay that we held our breath everytime we had to walk though it. the bedding had makeup marks all over it when we got there ..."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Quality Inn Philadelphia Center City
"Comfortable beds. Location Equidistant between South St & Independence Hall. Only downside is it's near a noisy street."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Washington Square West
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.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Betsy Ross House and Historic Arch Street Meeting House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St 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 Franklin Field.
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.
