West Philadelphia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Philadelphia
Popular places to visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
Philadelphia Zoo
America's first zoo continues to captivate with painstakingly built habitats, and regular daily animal shows.
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia's premier park is bustling with greenery, public art and first-class museums.
Please Touch Museum
The clue's in the name in this immersive museum that's fun and entertaining for kids.
Rocky Statue
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you take a trip to Rocky Statue. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Schuylkill River Trail
You can take time to visit Schuylkill River Trail during your travels to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Activities
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Philadelphia: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best West Philadelphia Hotel Deals
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
Great place
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
4211 Suites
Room was very spacious with full sized kitchen, washer/dryer, and separate bedroom. I am light sleeper and though I asked for a quiet room, was placed above a noisy intersection. After the first night I asked to be moved but the clerk said it wasn't possible to move across the hallway to the quiet ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
Clean room, staff was courteous
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
Requested a cot for the room. Cot was delivered without linens. Called front desk to request linens. Housekeeping did not deliver linens. A second call to the front desk to follow up and still no linens delivered. Canceled request for linens after two hours and due to late hour. Otherwise, hotel ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
Easy to find street parking (and save $45/night valet parking). Awkward entrance -- we arrived at night and the doors were locked. Valet unlocks them but he was parking a car. We didn't know that & kept pressing the buzzer expecting a front desk person to let us in. Not great on a cold windy night. ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue
Friendly staff. Big rooms.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Philadelphia
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.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
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.
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.
