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Popular places to visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
Drexel University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Drexel University during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Philadelphia Zoo
America's first zoo continues to captivate with painstakingly built habitats, and regular daily animal shows.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
If Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Philadelphia.
Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a stop at Mann Center for the Performing Arts, an entertaining place to visit in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia's premier park is bustling with greenery, public art and first-class museums.
Things to do
Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game at Citizens Bank Park
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Independence Seaport Museum Admission
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Top hotels in West Philadelphia
4211 Suites
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
From ease of checkin to the assistance when I felt ill the staff showed they cared heavily for their positions in the company and service was their main concern. Thank You Staff!!!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
Nice room and service breakfast not great
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
Everything looked very fancy and new, but it was a struggle to keep the room warm. I could change the setting to what I wanted, but then it didn't want to warm up anyway, and after I manually poked the buttons on the heating unit itself (since the wall control wasn't doing anything after a couple ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue
Great staff, very clean and best room !
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Philadelphia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
