Southwest Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Sesame Place
Bring the children to Sesame Place and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Oxford Valley. Attend a sporting event in this quaint area.
University of Pennsylvania
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Pennsylvania during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Southwest Philadelphia
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Staff was great The bed was super comfy and there’s a Starbucks in the lobby excellence day 10 out of 10. Just wish there was a pool.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
The overnight stay was good
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
Not happy with this location, room said non smoking but it absolutely had a lingering smell of smoke, shower didn’t work properly, and whenever the room adjacent used the shower a loud noise came into the room (including at midnight and early in the morning )
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Hotel could benefit from upgrades
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
Definitely would stay here again
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport
Room is too old, staff is great & location is okay
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
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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 Lincoln Financial Field or Xfinity Mobile Arena 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.
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.
