What's University City Like?
There's a lot visitors like about University City, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums and live music. Plan a fun excursion to Citizens Bank Park and Wells Fargo Center. Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Museum of Art are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in University City?
We have 149 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite places to stay in University City:
The Gables B&B Philadelphia
Upscale B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast
Victorian B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
AKA University City
4-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Bar
The Study at University City
4-star hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour health club • Cafe • 24-hour front desk
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
4-star hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk
How to Get to University City
University City is located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the heart of Philadelphia.
Flying to:
- Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from University City
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from University City
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from University City
Traveling to University City by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Philadelphia University City Station
- 30th St Station
- Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station)
Getting to University City on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Penn Medicine Station
- 33rd St Station
- 37th St Station
