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Featured University City Hotels

4211 Suites
4211 Suites
4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square ...
9/10 Wonderful! (353 reviews)
"Great location to Penn Presbyterian. Very clean. Friendly & helpful staff."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

4211 Suites
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
3 out of 5
4109 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
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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! (1,011 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
4 out of 5
3600 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
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Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great Hotel for exploring the city and lots of local bars and restaurants nearby. Staff are friendly and courteous."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
AKA University City
AKA University City
4 out of 5
2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (661 reviews)
"always a pleasure when i stay at the AKA"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

AKA University City
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
4 out of 5
1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
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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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,779 reviews)
"The rooms were clean. Excellent location close to everything. The staff was amazing to me and my kids. Very patient and attentive. Loved that there was an outside pool as well. First time here and now is my favorite place to stay in Center City."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
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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! (4,027 reviews)
We lucked out. Great corner room.
"We got a corner room on the 11th floor with a super high ceiling. It was difficult to get around the bed but the high ceilings and the corner room (both views looked out onto the city) was such a bonus!!!! Thank you Club Quarters! And free nespresso in the room! And in the lobby, free flat and sparkling ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
4 out of 5
201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,187 reviews)
Relaxing Time With Family on My Birthday
"We were in town overnight to see where my son works and the liberty bell. The day we arrived happened to be my birthday. After we settled into the hotel for the evening we went down to the bar/restaurant area. We found a big table that we could play games on. We ordered truffle fries and drinks at ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
4 out of 5
4509 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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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! (3,239 reviews)
"Property was ok, bed was very very soft, bathtub was stained black and was not very clean. Encased window was peeling and cracking. Positive side- Staff as awesome and amazing and very helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
3.5 out of 5
400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
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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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,010 reviews)
"The location of this hotel cannot be beat. Right in the middle of all the historical sites. The staff were all very friendly. However, one day we did not have maid service and had to call for towels and the other things like coffee and cups were not refilled that day. Also, there is limited restaurant ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
3.5 out of 5
4101b Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,440 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
3.5 out of 5
31 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA
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Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,471 reviews)
"Really cool building and nice area close by to all the stuff."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
3 out of 5
1100 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
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Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,667 reviews)
"Close to train, downyown, eating places, shopping"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
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Hotels in University City

Philadelphia is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on University City. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that University City has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of University City hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Philadelphia so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the University City underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the University City city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of University City cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

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  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the University City hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.