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. Take a campus tour or explore the area around University of Pennsylvania. There's plenty more to see, including Penn Museum and Franklin Field.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in University City?
We have 100 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite places to stay in University City:
The Gables B&B Philadelphia
Victorian B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Attentive staff
Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast
City-center B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
AKA University City
Hotel with indoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • Health club • Bar • Cafe • Attentive staff
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
Boutique hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location
The Study at University City
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour health club • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to Get to University City
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
Things to See and Do in and around University City
What to See in University City
- University of Pennsylvania
- Franklin Field
- The Palestra
- Drexel University
- Daskalakis athletic Center