Washington Square

Washington Square (which we’re including Washington Square West) is a neighborhood in downtown Philadelphia. In addition to being a desirable residential community, it is considered a hip, trendy neighborhood that offers a diverse array of shops, restaurants, and coffee houses. Washington Square West contains many gay-friendly establishments and hosts annual events celebrating LGBT culture in Philadelphia. Washington West’s real estate is mixed commercial, residential and service industries, characterized by two, three, and four-story rowhouses interspersed with condominiums, mid-rise apartments, hospitals and offices with ground-floor retail.

Boundaries of Washington Square

The boundary is between 6th and Broad Streets and between Chestnut and South Streets.

Public Transportation in Washington Square

• Trolleys
  • 10 trolley
  • 11 trolley
  • 13 trolley
  • 34 trolley
  • 36 trolley
• Buses
  • 43 bus
  • 40 bus
  • 30 bus
  • 31 bus

Public Spaces in Washington Square

• Washington Square Park @ 210 W Washington Square
• Seger Park @ 1020 Lombard street

To learn more about this great area, check out Visit Philadelphia’s neighborhood guide for Washington Square.