University City Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals

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 NZ$295 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$295
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Accommodations excellent. Despite renovations everything was great. Staff is excellent. Despite renovations, everything was great. Staff is e

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$239 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
NZ$239
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (523 reviews)
Very friendly front desk staff with easy check-in. Bedroom and large living room space with a full size fridge. Very clean.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

4211 Suites
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$231 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$231
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,299 reviews)
They had a great espresso machine in the lobby, also still and sparkling water. The hotel was clean and nice. Great location!

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

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 NZ$222 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$222
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,213 reviews)
Staff was friendly and room was nice but could use some updating

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$246 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$246
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,492 reviews)
Location was good

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

The Windsor Suites
 Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport

Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport

3.5 out of 5
500 Stevens Dr Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$187 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
NZ$187
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,896 reviews)
The diner was amazing. Staff were very nice and helpful.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Delta Hotel 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 Liberty Place, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

Rittenhouse 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 Liberty Place and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.

Center City West
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 Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban 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 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 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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