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AKA University City

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$430
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

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2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Drexel University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Field
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse (Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Mobility Accessible

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible (Sunset)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Philadelphia

AKA University City places you steps from University of Pennsylvania and within a short 5-minute stroll of Drexel University. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and in-room kitchens. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym along with access to aerobics classes and yoga classes. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class University City hotel include Rittenhouse Square and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Drexel University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Walnut Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Franklin Field - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • 30th St. Station - 4 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 7 min walk
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Walnut Street Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪World Cafe Live - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosy's Taco Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Maison Sweet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AKA University City

AKA University City offers its guests an indoor pool and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. AKA University City also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
AKA University City offers 133 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Philadelphia hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 washing machine/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 centre

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.
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2017
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 200 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 864141

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

What is the cancellation policy at AKA University City?

AKA University City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AKA University City on 29 June 2026 start from AU$430, including 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 parking available at AKA University City?

Yep, AKA University City has a self car park for USD 35.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does AKA University City have a pool?

AKA University City has an indoor pool.

What makes AKA University City a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at AKA University City.

Does AKA University City serve breakfast?

Sure does, brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at AKA University City?

No, AKA University City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at AKA University City?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at AKA University City?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

AKA University City Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 789 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, great accommodations, quiet. My only complaint, no fault of anyone, was the on site restaurant being closed both days/nights of my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Amenities
Room was clean , staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean building good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, staff was excellent. The views from the room, gym and pool are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great amenities and location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the check in with Rihanna to check out, everything was perfect! Room was gorgeous and clean! Amenities were so a plenty! We got lucky because there weren’t many guests at the time so it was very calm and quiet, felt extra luxurious! Can’t wait to stay here again very soon! So happy we found AKA!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

S.M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had issues when checked in our room, the staff fixed it quickly with an upgrade. Everything was clean and the amenities were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shante

The AKA is the upscale spot in the city where you need to be. Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deniz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and comfortable room; excellent customer service; easy parking; easy to walk to restaurants; safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whislyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely stay here again whenever I’m in Philadelphia. Very convenient walk from the Amtrak train station. Clean rooms. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great views of Philly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the suite, with kitchen, washer-dryer and large size. Room was sootless, with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always an amazing stay at the AKA
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always a pleasure when i stay at the AKA
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janae

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Aaron

The room was spartan, worn, with cheap furniture, tv remote didn't work, windows opened on the 33rd floor, common areas were dimly lit, there was no restaurant despite what the website said. Overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed at many hotels in Philly and this hotel ranks near the top. It’s an oasis of tranquility near everything. The amenities are 28 floors above the hustle and bustle of the city below. Even during peak times, it feels like a private escape with a one-of-its-kind swimming pool, a cinema, and a spacious fitness center with breathtaking views of the city. Love this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deniz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient, but expensive for what it is. This was 6th or 7th stay in 4 years. Parking super expensive. Units vary in how run down they are.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Hotel was clean with nice views of the city
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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