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.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
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.
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 Southwest Philadelphia
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
I have stayed at this hotel for the past four years, which makes it especially disappointing to say that the property has gone downhill significantly. The room was very unkempt and not properly cleaned. There was dust on the furniture and lamps, the ceiling and bathroom vents were filthy, and even ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Comfortable bed, pleasant staff, accommodating driver and nice courtyard view.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
This property got good reviews but everything was poorly maintained and not clean at all.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport
Everything was great
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
One, the pool was down and has been for a while but no mention when booking. The breakfast was bad. The walls are super thin and the plumbing is extremely loud. And the shower open the wrong way. To turn it on you have to get sprayed with the water in the face. And you must spray water all over the ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
This place need a complete overhaul from the driveway to the bathrooms everything is stink broken and dirty, avoid!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
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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.
