University City Travel Guide

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Top hotels in University City

4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
The price is ฿4,315 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,315
฿5,021 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square ...
9/10 Wonderful! (377 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 ฿5,730 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿5,730
฿6,669 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 ฿7,190 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿7,190
฿8,367 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"The Study is a beautiful, modern hotel. The staff are helpful, the rooms are warm and inviting, and very roomy."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

The Study at University City
AKA University City

AKA University City

4 out of 5
2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
The price is ฿8,226 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿8,226
฿10,511 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (671 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 ฿3,542 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,542
฿4,122 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,042 reviews)
"Small but well-appointed room, surprisingly well-equipped gym, spacious lobby with sitting and working areas, friendly staff, and in a great location. Very good value for the price."

Reviewed on 25 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 ฿3,581 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,581
฿4,917 total
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 centre. Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,824 reviews)
"The staff at this hotel was incredibly friendly and helpful! The employees at the Art Bar, bell services, valet, front desk and especially one maintenance staff member in particular; Karl. I had a problem with the deadbolt in my door, and Karl was so helpful in the entire process of eventually moving ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
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Other neighbourhoods around University City

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

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 featuring zoo animals, animals and cuddly or friendly 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 heritage architecture, a monument and a statue or sculpture

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.

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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 which includes a city, a monument and heritage architecture

Center City

4.5/5(137 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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