Center City West Travel Guide
Philadelphia
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Popular places to visit
City Hall
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you spend time at City Hall. Experience the entertainment choices 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 great live music 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 fascinating museums and great live music 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 fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Explore the campus of Art Institute of Philadelphia during your travels in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
InterAct Theatre Company
Enjoy a show at InterAct Theatre Company, a theatre with a story to tell in Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Center City West
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Great location friendly staff! Accommodated early check in with no issue to charge!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Great location. Staff was very helpful and flexible about early check in/late check out. I really liked my room. The coffee at the cafe is good.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Staff was very courteous and helpful. Room was very clean and spacious. The hotel was conveniently located. The lobby and bar had a nice atmosphere.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG
Elevators were not working, my tv remote had to be replaced. The room key did not work. The valet was too expensive!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Very clean, exceptionally friendly staff.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Element Philadelphia Downtown
Amazing stay. Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
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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 Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre, 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.
