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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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Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Front desk staff was very patient and all the staff was very helpful.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
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 hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent experience! Parking was amazing, and the access to local eateries and night life was totally amazing!

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
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Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square ...
9/10 Wonderful! (511 reviews)
This is at least my fifth or sixth time staying here. The reception staff are always polite and friendly. The rooms are consistently clean. My car is the appropriate size for their garage. It is very convenient and I appreciate the in/out privileges. The area is up and coming. Very close to the center ...

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

4211 Suites
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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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,255 reviews)
Clean room, polite staff, location is great

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

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
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,175 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

4 out of 5
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy Philadelphia PA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,448 reviews)
No breakfast available

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

The Windsor Suites
 Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport

Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport

3.5 out of 5
500 Stevens Dr 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,875 reviews)
Perfect hotel convenient to Philly airport!

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4 out of 5
1800 Market St Philadelphia PA
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Book a stay at this 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! (2,158 reviews)
Clean and accommodating

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
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! (3,306 reviews)
Great location, very close to the historical sights! The staff was helpful and the room was clean. Breakfast is not complimentary, but it was good. The only drawback was the ongoing construction in the attached garage which limited parking options, but I’d recommend it.

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

4.5 out of 5
117 S 17th St Philadelphia PA
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Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Dog friendly. Nice people in the lobby area. Wine tasting.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG
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 hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,906 reviews)
Although the rooms are small, they are in excellent condition, clean, comfortable, and have everything we needed. The hotel is located in a geat location while being reasonably priced. The checkin process was ver efficient. I like the Britta water fffilters on every floor.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 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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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! (2,135 reviews)
Convenient location.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 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.