The Best Hotels in University City, Philadelphia - 2026 Updated Prices

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Where to stay in University City

Find the best University City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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

Center City

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Pennsylvania Convention Center 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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Old City

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Elfreth's Alley and Betsy Ross House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

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South Philadelphia

Travellers choose South Philadelphia for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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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.

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Please Touch Museum showing heritage architecture

West Philadelphia

Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.

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Top University City Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel staff is friendly and helpful! "

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4/10 Poor

"PROS: The bed was very comfortable and the room was spacious. The staff was very pleasant and check in was a breeze. Great location. CONS: cleanliness could be improved as we found 2 packs of blueberries on top of the fridge that must have been there a while, as they were moldy and shrunken. We had NO shower curtain, there was dirt and hair on the wall behind the bathroom door, and I have never stayed in a hotel where there were NO trash bags in the trash cans. (We were in room 1425)"

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

4/10 Poor

"I stayed at this property more than ten years ago and remembered the service and breakfast very fondly. This time, however, I had a very different experience: was never greeted whenever entering the hotel, check in was very very brisk and given our rate included breakfast (and a hotel credit for food too) but that we had to leave at 6:30am when breakfast opened"

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

6/10 Okay

"I liked that it is renovated and the general look of the restaurant. The rooms are small, no coffee, no closet, no iron. Ice machine in the basement. The AC was made a super loud noise, worst I've ever had. TV was good and safe too. The staff is generally attentive, but they did forget to offer me the water bottles that they offered all HH members There was normally one person for check in and luggage pickup, creating a wait. The bathroom wash basin faucets were really hard. "

The Windsor Suites

4/10 Poor

"Unfortunately, my experience at this hotel was disappointing. From the moment I arrived, the reception area felt very disorganized and the check-in process was not smooth. In addition, the hotel is currently under construction, which was not clearly communicated before arrival. The biggest issue was the lack of soundproofing in the rooms. At around 2:00 a.m. I was unable to sleep because of the noise coming from the room above. I could hear every step and even the entire conversation of the guest upstairs. It made it very difficult to rest. Overall, the stay did not meet expectations, and better organization, transparency about construction, and improved sound insulation would greatly improve the guest experience."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in University City?

University City is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options. Make sure that you visit Penn Museum and Franklin Field as part of your University City travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in University City?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Gables B&B Philadelphia is the highest ranked property in University City. This B&B is a short 13-minute walk from University of Pennsylvania, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include AKA University City and The Study at University City.

How many hotels should I expect to find in University City?

Expedia has 118 hotels and other accommodation options in University City to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Philadelphia area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in University City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in University City.

What is there to do around this Philadelphia neighbourhood?

University City's sights and attractions like Penn Museum, Arthur Ross Gallery and Institute of Contemporary Art offer insight into the local culture. You could also plan a visit to Franklin Field or The Palestra while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around University City include Pennsylvania Convention Center, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and Penn Tennis Center. While you're out sightseeing in Philadelphia, make sure that you visit other sights such as Daskalakis athletic Center or Philadelphia Buddhist Association.

How can I get around University City and the greater Philadelphia area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Penn Medicine Station, 33rd St Station or 37th St Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop on a train. Philadelphia University City Station is the closest train station, but 30th St Station and Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) are also nearby.

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Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia

4211 Suites

The Gables B&B Philadelphia

AKA University City

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

The Study at University City

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City

The Golfers Inn

Brinton Suites

Holiday Inn Express Voorhees - Mt. Laurel by IHG

Live Casino & Hotel - Philadelphia

Best Western Philadelphia South - West Deptford Inn

Hampton Inn Philadelphia/Voorhees

Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport

Best Western Plus Philadelphia-Pennsauken Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Mount Laurel / Moorestown

Spark by Hilton Bensalem Philadelphia

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Voorhees Mt. Laurel/Cherry Hil

Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center

Where to stay in University City

Center City

Old City

South Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square

West Philadelphia

Top University City Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

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