South Philadelphia Travel Guide
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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.

Italian Market
This bustling shopping hub founded by Philadelphia's Italian population has become one of the best foodie districts in the entire city.

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.
Activities

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Our pick of the best South Philadelphia Hotel Deals

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
First time stay and it was smooth from the check in .
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Philadelphia Arpt-Stadium Area by IHG
super clean and friendly staff. super close to the Bank; go Phillies!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Sosuite at The Ovation - Avenue of The Arts
Awesome place to stay. Worth the bucks. Hassle on first time check in. Don’t like to send copy of personal info online. Understand that it needs to verify rightful renter. Still uncomfortable about it.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
Customer service was great. I liked the multiple comfortable seating areas and how it was walking distance to the Cardi b concert!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Sosuite at The Queen - Queen Village
Room was well-appointed and large. However, it was lots of codes 4-6 digits long to get through each door. If you get locked out as most do in the reviews, getting in touch with them is a bit difficult. As far as location, it's proximity to everything could not get better. Great location, hip neighborhood, ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
No parkimg, coffe free all time, all atractions walking distance liberty bell, masonic temple, city hall etc. Restaurants arround the hotel. 13 minute from the Rieading termnal Market a lot of phily food.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Philadelphia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

