Southwest Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Catch an event at Xfinity Mobile Arena during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Sesame Place
Enjoy the rides and games at Sesame Place and see why this is a favourite theme park in Oxford Valley. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
University of Pennsylvania
Explore the campus of University of Pennsylvania, a top university in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 great live music or attend a sporting event 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
Front desk staff was very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
The staff was friendly, and helpful providing transportation to and from the airport as well as the choices for nearby dining
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
Convenient
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport
The room was untidy. The mat was unclean and contained only one towel. Additionally, the air conditioning was excessively loud during the night.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
I believe that the rooms should have been cleaner and think the cleaning staff may have been understaffed.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
I didn’t stay I saw how my room was and I checked right back out
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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 Citizens Bank Park.
South Philadelphia East
If you're spending time in South Philadelphia East, check out sights like Lincoln Financial Field or Citizens Bank Park 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.
