Center City West Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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 entertainment choices 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.
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.
Dilworth Park
You can take time to visit Dilworth Park during your travels to Philadelphia. Discover the top-notch restaurants 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 great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Activities
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Our pick of the best Center City West Hotel Deals
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Great location, walking distance to everything, clean property and room and great friendly staff! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
room was clean. very small. needs updating.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Family in Philly for Penn Relays and accommodations were very good!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Slow elevators. Only 1 working. Did not explain the credits or fees very well. The staff was not very well informed. On what credits and fees were required.I had to check with multiple staff members. The valet parking was extremely slow. It took 35 minutes to get a car. When they advertised 20 to ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
W Philadelphia
Great hotel and great service. Philadelphia is a colossally underrated city. Especially when it comes to its restaurant and arts scene. This hotel is in the perfect location to experience all of that with a touch of luxury.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Element Philadelphia Downtown
The rooms are impeccable, mini fridge actually keeps things cold. Filtered water is is every room, amazing. Love that breakfast is included and weekday happy hour is fun! Did not love that you have to go the second floor to enter the lobby. So meeting friends or colleagues is a step more difficult. ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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 Philadelphia Museum of Art, 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.
