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 entertainment choices and great live music 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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top convention centre in Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in University City
4211 Suites
Nice stay here thanks. The only drawback was no TV in bedroom.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
The room and staff were great. Breakfast was ok.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
No restaurant, no room service, very poor breakfast. VERY NOISY!!!!!! The staff, however, was accommodating, super polite, and wonderful to interact with.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
The Windsor Suites
it took a long time for the water to get hot. It was very chilly in the morning and we couldn’t even turn the heat up so we were very cold in the room.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Three day stay was perfect for local site seeing and eating. Easy bus route from the Amtrak station and easy bus routes to South Street, Washington Park or just walk to.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 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 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 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 Lucky Strike Lanes, 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.
