Southwark Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Popular places to visit
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant 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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event 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.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
You can browse the exhibits at Philadelphia Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Southwark
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Very nice hotel, i had no trouble at all.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
The Windsor Suites
My wife and I needed to quickly book a large suite for our family due to our granddaughter’s surgery at CHOP. We had never stayed at Windsor Suites before and didn’t know much about the area… but after 5 nights there, we can honestly say this hotel was FABULOUS — immaculate, friendly, and incredibly ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Receptionists were very hospitable and warm. They gave their guests amazing & yummy cookies. Paid parking & Breakfast which was a bummer but otherwise this hotel is massive in size and parking lot looked like some event was going on in the hotel and was not easy to find a spot. Overall - Very good ...
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Staff was great, room was comfortable and the location was amazing
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Great stay for early morning flight out of PHL
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
Staff were super nice and accomodating
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwark
Society Hill
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Society Hill. You can visit top attractions like Theater of Living Arts and Museum of the American Revolution, and jump on the metro at 5th St. Station or 2nd St. Station to see more of the city.
Center City East
If you're spending time in Center City East, check out sights like Liberty Bell Center or Liberty Bell and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 5th St. Station or 8th St 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.
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.
Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
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.
Southwark Travel Guide
- Welcome Park
- Rittenhouse Square
- Pennsylvania Convention Center
- University of Pennsylvania
- Lincoln Financial Field
- Citizens Bank Park
- Liberty Bell Center
- King of Prussia Mall
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Coco Key Water Resort
- Adventure Aquarium
- Parx Casino and Racetrack
- Swarthmore College
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Rowan University
- Cherry Hill Mall
- Big Kahuna's Water Park
- Valley Forge National Historic Park
- Mann Center for the Performing Arts
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- Fairmount Park
