Southwest Philadelphia Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Southwest Philadelphia
Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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 family-friendly 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.
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.
Top hotels in Southwest Philadelphia
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
No water it was broken
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Nice
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
Room clean. Heat not working but temperature never dropped below 69.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Couldn't check into our room till 10pm because systems were down. I understand things happen but alls we got for compensation was a free drink at the bar. Stay should have been discounted
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
This is the absolute worse hotel I have ever stayed in. Please listen to me and dont reserve a room. The place is old and worn. Went in my room and had 2 broken mirrors in one room( cracked). Pots and pans dirty. Manyothers..management in
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport
Pricing for overnight parking much higher than listed. Waited for shuttle back over 45 minutes
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
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.
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.
