Center City West Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Visit Center City West
Popular places to visit
City Hall
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you spend time at City Hall. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
The Mütter Museum
You can study the exhibits at The Mütter Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Liberty Place
You can learn about the history of Philadelphia with a trip to Liberty Place. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Explore the campus of Art Institute of Philadelphia during your travels in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Top hotels in Center City West
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Great location
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
great stay!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Excellent location
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
This hotel USED to be our favorite but it's declining. The past two trips our valet experience has not been great. We pulled in and it's as if we didn't exist. We waiting by our car and tried to ask for help and then to our shock, they walked right past us and went to the guy who pulled in behind ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
W Philadelphia
We stayed for one night we came to Philadelphia to a concert. It was a mother-daughter trip. It was four of us two adults two teens. We did the two queen bedroom city view. The bed was super comfortable. The room was clean no issues and the room came with one robe already in it we asked for three ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG
Somewhat run down could use a refresh nice central location
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Center City West
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.
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.
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.
Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
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.
Market East
Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area.
