University City Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals

4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$185 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$185
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (492 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

4211 Suites
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
3600 Sansom St Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$232 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
AU$232
25 Dec - 26 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
Requested a cot for the room. Cot was delivered without linens. Called front desk to request linens. Housekeeping did not deliver linens. A second call to the front desk to follow up and still no linens delivered. Canceled request for linens after two hours and due to late hour. Otherwise, hotel ...

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

3 out of 5
4109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$240 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$240
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Room and staff great but that neighborhood is expensive.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$194 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$194
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,224 reviews)
Room was good. No breakfast available in hotel. Parking is5 min away. No amenities except coffee.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$144 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$144
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,335 reviews)
Stayed for one night but it wasn’t too bad. Room seemed clea

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

The Windsor Suites
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
4509 Island Ave Philadelphia PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$173 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
AU$173
26 Dec - 27 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,994 reviews)
In the middle of a remodel - it needs it!

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around University City

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

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.

Rittenhouse Square
Academy of Natural Sciences showing cuddly or friendly animals, animals and zoo 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 a monument, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

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.

Center City West
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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
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Washington Square West

While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.

Washington Square West
Liberty Bell Center featuring a monument, heritage architecture and a city

Center City

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

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

Center City


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