University City Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals

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$268 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$268
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Overall hotel was comfortable. Valet parking personnel exceptional. All personnel pleasant. Had gone down to front desk to ask a technical question. Was assured someone would come to the room. No one did as far as I know. Dreadful coffee though. Need to upgrade the plastic coffee makers and coffee. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Homewood Suites by Hilton 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$220 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$220
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,714 reviews)
"Nice hotel, great staff and very walkable area"

Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2024

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
4 out of 5
1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$242 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,455 reviews)
"Very walkable and convenient to Center City and Rittenhouse Square. Comfortable but small rooms. Getting little worn out and aging. Not the staff’s fault but a homeless man ran in and pulled the fire alarm at 3:00 AM"

Reviewed on 24 Dec. 2024

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
4 out of 5
4509 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA
The price is AU$189 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (2,358 reviews)
"Easy access from Airport"

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
3 out of 5
1100 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
The price is AU$228 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$228
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,191 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
4.5 out of 5
120 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA
The price is AU$346 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$346
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,524 reviews)
"The place is clean and comfortable, the staff is professional, the bar was wonderful with plenty of helpful servers. The hotel is conveniently located near all center city activities."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Sofitel Philadelphia at 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 heritage architecture, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Rittenhouse Square

While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Rittenhouse Square or Walnut Street, 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.

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Parkway Museum District

The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum are top sights in Parkway Museum District, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at 19th St Station or Suburban Station to see more sights in the area.

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Washington Square West

While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Washington Square Park, 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(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 Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre, 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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South Philadelphia

2.5/5(4 area reviews)

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 Wells Fargo Center.

South Philadelphia

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