South Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Activities
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
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Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Our pick of the best South Philadelphia Hotel Deals
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
"The Smokey casino entry was such a turnoff. It’s the first impression upon entry. As a woman, you never want to leave your hotel for a lovely night out smelling like a pack of cigs—especially for non-smokers that left that nasty habit in the 90s. The bartender and staff at The Prime Rib saved our ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG
"Very good"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Sosuite at The Ovation - Avenue of The Arts
"It was private and quiet except for the subway going by outside. Since there is no front desk you get the entrance codes from an off site office. It took an hour of back and forth to get the codes. They kept sending dead links. The same at checkout. The floors needed cleaning. The bed was supposed ..."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
"It was a good stay, very nice and very clean"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Sosuite at The Queen - Queen Village
"The room was super dirty and there were bugs on the floor under table and looked like blood spots on the sheets from possible bed bugs, sheets weren’t put on the bed correctly chips and dirt on the floor and in corners and everywhere didn’t feel clean at all to the point we didn’t unpack we just ..."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
"I got an early check in thank you"
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in South Philadelphia
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.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Elfreth's Alley and Cherry Street Pier are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.
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.
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 University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mann Center for the Performing Arts are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
