University City Travel Guide

Philadelphia

University City
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Top hotels in University City

4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
The price is £125 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£125
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Philadelphia ...
9/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
Clean and convenient
"Easy check-in, friendly staff, clean and new. The kitchen was not stocked at all. There wasn't even any silverware. A sign said you could get kitchen supplies from the front desk. Why even have a kitchen?"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

4211 Suites
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

3 out of 5
4109 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
The price is £146 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£146
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
The Study at University City

The Study at University City

4 out of 5
20 S 33rd Street, University City, Philadelphia, PA
The price is £174 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£174
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Nice anx clean hotel. Next to university"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

The Study at University City
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
3600 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £177 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£177
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Excelente"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
The price is £113 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£113
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,945 reviews)
"Great experience, wish I could’ve stayed the whole week"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
The price is £85 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£85
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,073 reviews)
"Clean, great location, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
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Other neighbourhoods around University City

Philadelphia featuring heritage architecture, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Rittenhouse Square

While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

Rittenhouse Square
Academy of Natural Sciences featuring zoo animals, animals and cuddly or friendly animals

Logan Square

Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.

Logan Square
Philadelphia featuring heritage architecture, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Center City West

If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.

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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.

Midtown Village
Liberty Bell Center which includes a city, a monument and heritage architecture

Center City

4.5/5(137 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Philadelphia Museum of Art and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

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Market East

Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre are top sights in Market East, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more sights in the area.

Market East

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