Northwest Philadelphia
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Popular places to visit
Morris Arboretum
Rare and ancient plant species can be admired in their thousands at this spectacular outdoor attraction.
Wissahickon Valley Park Trail Trailhead
You can take time to visit Wissahickon Valley Park Trail Trailhead during your travels to Philadelphia.
Awbury Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Awbury Arboretum during your stay in Philadelphia. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
The Stagecrafters Theater
Enjoy a show at The Stagecrafters Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Germantown Historical Society
You can browse the exhibits at Germantown Historical Society, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Woodmere Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Woodmere Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Philadelphia. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Amish Country Day Trip from New York
Top hotels in Northwest Philadelphia
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Rooms need a safe, and bathrooms towels too close to toilet.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Good
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Windsor Suites
I was not a big fan of the bed, low to the ground concave, no back support.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Great stay for weekend wedding! Rooms were spacious, clean, and well appointed! Hotel staff very kind and professional on all levels! Ty!!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
This is a convenient location with comfortable beds. But it clearly hasn't been updated in years and feels dated and dingy. Weird things kept happening to us -- we paid the hotel for parking but then the machine at the garage didn't recognize the validated ticket and tried to charge me to get out; ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
Didn't receive breakfast. Parking safe and very expensive
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Philadelphia
North Philadelphia
You might enjoy the historical sites while in North Philadelphia. The Liacouras Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at North Philadelphia BSL Station or Allegheny Station to see more of the city.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum 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.
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.
Fishtown
While you're in Fishtown, take in top sights like The Fillmore Philedelphia or Rivers Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Palmer St & Girard Ave Stop or Girard Ave & Columbia Ave Tram Stop.
Northern Liberties
While you're in Northern Liberties, take in top sights like National Shrine of St. John Neumann and jump on the metro at 5th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
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.
