What's West Philadelphia Like?

People go to West Philadelphia to see attractions like Please Touch Museum and to explore its green spaces like Fairmount Park. Enjoy the neighborhood's art scene, museums, and entertainment venues. Philadelphia Zoo and Philadelphia Museum of Art are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in West Philadelphia?

We have 206 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in West Philadelphia:

The Gables B&B Philadelphia

Upscale B&B

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Walkable location

Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast

Victorian B&B

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Central location

The Study at University City

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour health club • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

3-star hotel with indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Terrace • Central location

How to Get to West Philadelphia

West Philadelphia is located 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from the heart of Philadelphia.

Flying to:

• • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from West Philadelphia
• • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from West Philadelphia
• • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 13.2 mi (21.2 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 Bala Station
• • Philadelphia Overbrook Station

Getting to West Philadelphia on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • 52nd St. Station
• • 56th St. Station
• • 46th St. Station

Things to See and Do in and around West Philadelphia

What to See in West Philadelphia

• • University of Pennsylvania
• • Drexel University
• • Fairmount Park
• • St. Joseph's University
• • Rocky Steps

Things to Do in West Philadelphia

• • Please Touch Museum
• • Philadelphia Zoo
• • Philadelphia Museum of Art
• • Mann Center for the Performing Arts
• • Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Other Popular West Philadelphia Attractions

• • Rocky Statue
• • Franklin Field
• • Memorial Hall
• • Smith Memorial Arch
• • Paul Robeson Residence

When Is the Best Time to Visit Philadelphia?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 74°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 37°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, March, September, May (average 4 inches of rainfall)