West Philadelphia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic waterfront with classical architecture, including a neoclassical building and a bridge.
A statue of a man with raised arms in a park.
A courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with a Penn logo.
A statue of a man on horseback atop a pedestal with inscriptions.
An art museum with wooden floors, glass display cases, and various sculptures.

Stay near popular West Philadelphia attractions

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.0/10 (6,105 reviews)
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
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Activities

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia

AU$40
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

AU$70
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

AU$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park

AU$93
per adult
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field

AU$129
per adult
Philadelphia Eagles Football Game at Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour

Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour

AU$42
per adult
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour
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Our pick of the best West Philadelphia Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue

3 out of 5
4100 Presidential Boulevard Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$227 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$227
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
The Study at University City

The Study at University City

4 out of 5
20 S 33rd Street Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$310 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$310
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
The Study at University City
4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$199 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$199
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Philadelphia Museum of Art ...
4211 Suites
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

4 out of 5
4200 City Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$214 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$214
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good food. Friendly staff. Need to work on maintenance of the property."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

3 out of 5
4109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$252 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$252
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue

Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue

3 out of 5
4200 City Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$213 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$213
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"This is a pretty decent hotel. There were some issues reported about the power going out for a day which turned off the elevators. Ppl had to walk up & downstairs. There was no ice in the ice machines on each floor. There weren't enough dishes, silverware, cup & glasses in our room. But overall, ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue
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Our guide on where to stay in West Philadelphia

Find the best West Philadelphia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, golden bell with inscriptions, mounted on a structure with a historic building in the background.

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 Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

A baseball stadium with a large sign reading "Citizens Bank Park".
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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 Citizens Bank Park.

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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.

A nighttime pathway in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

Rittenhouse Square

While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

A courtyard with a fountain, a bench, and a building with a Penn logo.

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.

West Philadelphia Travel Guide

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