Southwest Philadelphia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a river reflecting lights, and a bridge with light trails.
A city skyline with a prominent bridge spanning a river.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a dense urban layout.
A city skyline with modern skyscrapers, a river, and a bridge.
A nighttime city street with a prominent clock tower, illuminated buildings, and a cobblestone road.

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Our pick of the best Southwest Philadelphia Hotel Deals

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
4509 Island Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$238 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$238
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
9000 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$253 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$253
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Hampton Inn by Hilton Philadelphia International Airport

Hampton Inn by Hilton Philadelphia International Airport

2.5 out of 5
8600 Bartram Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$237 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$237
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Xfinity Mobile Arena and ...
7.8/10 Good! (371 reviews)
"clean property, pleasant staff, entrance a bit hard to find, but that could have been the GPS!"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn by Hilton Philadelphia International Airport
Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport

Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport

3 out of 5
4101a Island Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$225 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$225
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,904 reviews)
"We only stayed one night, so we didn't do too many things. But everything was very accommodating, comfortable and well taken care of."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Philadelphia Airport
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport

Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport

3 out of 5
8900 Bartram Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$238 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$238
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Philadelphia Airport Marriott

Philadelphia Airport Marriott

3.5 out of 5
1 Arrivals Rd Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$495 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$495
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Philadelphia Airport Marriott
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Southwest Philadelphia

Find the best Southwest Philadelphia areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Reading Terminal Market, 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 Betsy Ross House 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 Liberty Place, 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 Penn Museum.

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 Xfinity Mobile Arena.



Southwest Philadelphia Travel Guide

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