What's West Philadelphia Like?
In West Philadelphia, you can spend time checking out the art scene, museums, and entertainment venues. Take a campus tour or explore the area around University of Pennsylvania. There's plenty more to see, including Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in West Philadelphia?
We have 219 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in West Philadelphia:
The Gables B&B Philadelphia
Victorian B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Attentive staff
Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast
City-center B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
AKA University City
Hotel with indoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • Health club • Bar • Cafe • Attentive staff
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
Boutique hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location
The Study at University City
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour health club • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to Get to West Philadelphia
Flying to:
- Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from West Philadelphia
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from West Philadelphia
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from West Philadelphia
Traveling to West Philadelphia by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Philadelphia Wynnefield Avenue Station
- Philadelphia Overbrook Station
- Philadelphia 49th Street Station
Getting to West Philadelphia on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop
- 49th & Girard Ave Stop
- Lancaster Ave & Girard Ave Stop
Things to See and Do in and around West Philadelphia
What to See in West Philadelphia
- University of Pennsylvania
- Fairmount Park
- Boathouse Row
- St. Joseph's University
- Fairmount Waterworks Drive