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
Great place to stay for a weekend or a short term. Great location. Clean. Easy to get around. Roof deck is awesome and staff is friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
Hotel was great but be forewarned the Valet situation is
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
room was clean and very quiet! all the staff i interacted with were friendly and professional!! filtered water on every floor was a plus!! close to septa and all kinds of food and entertainment!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Windsor Suites
Would not recommend staying here other than maybe in the summer. The rooms do not have individual HVAC systems. During months when the building has the heat on, your options are to have your room get up to 78 degrees, or have the door open for noise and critters to enter. No windows with ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Staff was able to accommodate check in an hour early - great. Asked for a quiet room away from the street, facing to back. Got a very small room across from the fire station.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
I was able to check in early. The first room I was assigned was filthy and run down. Dust everywhere, excrement stains all over the side and back of toilet, rust and mildew in the tub, paint falling off the ceiling, stains on the sheets and walls, and hair everywhere. I went downstairs and noted ...
Reviewed on 10 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 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.
