Center City West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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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 great live music 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 fascinating museums 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Explore the campus of Art Institute of Philadelphia during your travels in Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
Learn about the local history of Philadelphia when you take a trip to First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
William Still's Last Residence
Learn about the local history of Philadelphia when you spend time at William Still's Last Residence. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities

Liberty, Freedom, and Revolution: American History Tours Bundle

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Philadelphia: The Franklin Institute Entry Ticket

3 Day Niagara Falls and Philadelphia Tour from New York

Philadelphia: Whiskey Rebellion Trail Tasting Pass

Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Our pick of the best Center City West Hotel Deals

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025
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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 Rittenhouse Row, 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.

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.

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.

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.