Southwest Center City Travel Guide
Philadelphia
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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 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.
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.
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.
Lincoln Financial Field
Catch an event at Lincoln Financial Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Southwest Center City
The Windsor Suites
Good location
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
exceeded our expectations and secured parking for an added service along with an amazing staff the bar and grill also a positive plus food and drinks also a children's menu.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Excellent place. Very busy though….
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
clean and quiet room. friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Staff were very helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
The staff is EXCELLENT. Very convenient to everything. Very clean and great amenities. Good breakfast and dinners
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Center City
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.
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.
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.
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.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
