South Philadelphia East Travel Guide
Philadelphia
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Citizens Bank Park
Catch an event at Citizens Bank Park during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
The Navy Yard
You can learn about the history of Philadelphia when you stop by The Navy Yard. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Enjoy an outing to South Philadelphia Sports Complex during your stay in Philadelphia. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable 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.
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Top hotels in South Philadelphia East
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
First time stay and it was smooth from the check in .
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
Incredible staff. Super accommodating
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Club Quarters is an amazing hotel, with a friendly staff, very clean and comfortable rooms. The location is perfect, close to restaurants, shops, tourist attractions, as well as the subway and train station. We loved the espresso machine in the lobby.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Windsor Suites
Nice hotel in a great location! A bit dated, and rooms could use some minor updates. Super nice to have restaurant options available connected to the hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Did not have the breakfast. Received a food credit to be used in the restaurant but did not use it because the restaurant had very limited hours and was extremely crowded when they were open. Unclear whether there were food offerings in the evening. Also I thought I had fully prepaid on Expedia but ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Close to the airport. Safe, clean, and affordable. Perfect place to stay if you have a super early flight.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Philadelphia East
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 Lincoln Financial Field.
Society Hill
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Society Hill. You can visit top attractions like Theater of Living Arts and Museum of the American Revolution, and jump on the metro at 5th St. Station or 2nd 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.
Southwest Philadelphia
Southwest Philadelphia is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Island Ave & Lindbergh Blvd Tram Stop or Island Ave & Suffolk Ave Tram Stop to explore sights like Bartram's Garden.
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.
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.
