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AKA University City

4.0 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, steps from University of Pennsylvania

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AKA University City, near Rittenhouse Square and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, offers yoga classes and an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy the coffee shop, relax by the firepit, or explore the garden. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is P14,468
P18,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29

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10.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
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  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

7.0 out of 10
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  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

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Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
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  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

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Air conditioning
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Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
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Flat-screen TV
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  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (Studio)

10.0 out of 10
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Air conditioning
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Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
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Dishwasher
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  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

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  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

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Air conditioning
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  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Air conditioning
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Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
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Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Studio, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Sunset)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Walnut Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Drexel University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • 30th St. Station - 6 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 7 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪World Cafe Live - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maison Sweet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosy's Taco Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Top Hat Coffee Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Walnut Street Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AKA University City

Upscale hotel near University of Pennsylvania
Close to Drexel University and Rittenhouse Square, AKA University City provides a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; AKA University City also has a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a business center and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and concierge services
  • Bicycle parking, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Outdoor furniture, an elevator, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 133 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2017
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 35.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 864141

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

AKA University City Hotel
AKA Hotel
AKA University City Hotel
AKA University City Philadelphia
AKA University City Hotel Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

Does AKA University City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at AKA University City?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AKA University City on Nov 28, 2025 start from P 14,468.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is AKA University City pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 35.00 per day.

What time is check-in at AKA University City?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at AKA University City?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is AKA University City located?

Located in University City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Rittenhouse Square and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are also within 15 minutes. 30th St. Station is 6 minutes by foot and 33rd St Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

AKA University City Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 698 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place would recommend to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Close to work and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aka was excellent as always, everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Property, Staff, and Location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TERRELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honestly the best view of the city. breathtaking!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. We had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great, the view was everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raeneera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shenika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay downtown Philly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and serine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arcelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was a perfecting ending to a perfect day in Philadelphia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, we loved the amenities, the view, our room and it was a close drive to mostly everything .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always a pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

This will be my olace to stay every visit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly. Loved our view and amentities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My second stay here and I enjoyed it. Especially the view 😍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beautiful space! Very clean. Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

NICOLAS

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I arrived to the hotel a little earlier than check in time and needed a place to change for an event and they were not accommodating at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay so much. The staff and facilities were top notch. We’ll be back.

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice apartment style room with washer and dryer, stove, fridge etc. Many nice amenities. Very comfy, pleasant stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at AKA property when we can. The room was very spacious, clean, quiet and the same rate as a lesser desirable hotel we looked at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place in UPenn.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect spot to stay if you are seeing a show at World Cafe Live! Clean, close-by, comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024