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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$227 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$227
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square ...
9/10 Wonderful! (376 reviews)
"Easy, comfortable good for kitchen/cooking, made the stay in Philly pleasant. Appreciated the staff responsiveness."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 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 AU$313 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$313
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Staff pleasant. Suites comfortable."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 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 AU$384 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$384
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Delicious food and drinks"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

The Study at University City
AKA University City

AKA University City

4 out of 5
2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$497 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$497
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (670 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

AKA 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$182 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$182
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,024 reviews)
Bathrooms
"Toilets are to low to the ground"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
The price is AU$231 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$231
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,819 reviews)
Not bad, not great
"It was okay. The housekeeper came barging into my room in the morning even though I had the “do not disturb” sign on the door. The pool closes at 8pm which is a bit early in my opinion. The rooms are starting to show their age. The corner room had a nice view, but I believe they’re smaller than the ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
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 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 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 Rittenhouse Row 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 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.

Center City

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