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$245 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$245
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 Philadelphia ...
9/10 Wonderful! (447 reviews)
"Room clean but very sparse, having to ask for items such as dish soap, towels (cloth or paper?), no drinking or water glasses in room either - was not an ideal situation. Staff always friendly & helpful, valet parking was convenient. Decent surroundings - close to dining options & near UPENN for ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

4211 Suites
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$413 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$413
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Very happy with my stay at $240.00, but for $400+ I would not stay there."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

The Study at University City
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$307 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$307
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Clean, nice staff great breakfast"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton 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
The price is AU$379 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$379
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"It’s a bit pricey but it’s consistent."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
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$203 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$203
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (4,151 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
4509 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA
The price is AU$201 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$201
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.2/10 Good! (3,775 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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 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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