University City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Pennsylvania
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Pennsylvania during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
If Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Philadelphia.
Schuylkill River Trail
You can take time to visit Schuylkill River Trail during your travels to Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Penn Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Penn Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Clarence Clark park
Clarence Clark park is just one of the places to see in Philadelphia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Franklin Field
Catch an event at Franklin Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Polaris Slingshot Rental-Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia: Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour
Top hotels in University City
4211 Suites
Great place to stay for a weekend or a short term. Great location. Clean. Easy to get around. Roof deck is awesome and staff is friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
Hotel was great but be forewarned the Valet situation is
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
Everything looked very fancy and new, but it was a struggle to keep the room warm. I could change the setting to what I wanted, but then it didn't want to warm up anyway, and after I manually poked the buttons on the heating unit itself (since the wall control wasn't doing anything after a couple ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Hotel staff is friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Windsor Suites
The lobby was under construction which was a surprise. The heat was broken in one of our two rooms but the helpful staff sent a fan and comped the parking.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
I was able to check in early. The first room I was assigned was filthy and run down. Dust everywhere, excrement stains all over the side and back of toilet, rust and mildew in the tub, paint falling off the ceiling, stains on the sheets and walls, and hair everywhere. I went downstairs and noted ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University City
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.
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.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
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.
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.
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.
