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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
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Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals
4211 Suites
Kitchen was very minimally stocked. No glasses, just mugs, no pots and pans. We didn’t plan to cook but having a glass for wine or water would be nice. Rooms very clean otherwise and nice to have a washer dryer. My daughter and I agreed the water wasn’t very hot. But the space was very nice and the ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
Room not available at check-in time
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
The staff was very helpful and friendly. The hotel posted a notice that an emergency fire alarm would be going off at 10am. We were awoken by this alarm at 7:30 am and it went off intermittently for the next 2 hours. This is not the fault of staff but of a hotel that takes its guests for ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
This is in general a great place. Rooms are clean and quiet, beds are comfortable, location is great. Their automated checkin system has never worked, in all the times we've stayed there, however: the front desk is understaffed with generally just one person who is often quite harried. Company needs ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Windsor Suites
Very friendly staff from parking to from desk! Thank you
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
When we got to our room, the air-conditioning was not working. We were traveling with our granddaughter and we had to have a technician come in and change the air-conditioning from the wall control to the window control. It was 80° when we got in our room.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 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 Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. 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.
