Visit Southwest 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 Southwest Philadelphia
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 Select Philadelphia Airport
Everything was nice
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Everything was Fantastic
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
Clean room, amenities and staff were wonderful also.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
My only issue was the oven wasn’t cleaned properly so when I went to use it the room became smoky and the smoke alarm went off I had to open the windows. I cut the oven off and cleaned it myself
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport
Niece and peaceful would stay again
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
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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.
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.
Southwest Philadelphia Travel Guide
- Fort Mifflin
- Simeone Foundation Museum
- Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center
- 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- 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
