University Visits Near UPenn and Drexel
West Philly Suites offers furnished suites and apartments for families, students, faculty, and interns visiting the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Drexel University, and University City. We're a five-minute walk from SEPTA's 63rd Street Station, and the train reaches 34th Street Station in about 10 minutes with no transfers.
Rates start at $59 per night. Stay 7 nights or more and save 10% when you book on our website.
Getting to Campus
By train (about 15 minutes door to door):
- Walk five minutes to 63rd Street Station.
- Board an eastbound L train (Market–Frankford Line) toward Frankford Transportation Center.
- Ride six stops to 34th Street Station, about 10 minutes.
- Exit for Drexel University and UPenn's east campus. For UPenn's west campus, get off one stop earlier at 40th Street.
By car: University City is about 3.8 miles away, roughly 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. Free street parking is available near the suites, subject to posted signs.
Who Stays With Us
Families visiting students. Parents' weekend, move-in and move-out, graduation, admitted student days, and campus tours. Hotels near campus fill up quickly on big weekends, so book early. A two-bedroom apartment sleeps up to four, so a family can stay together.
Visiting faculty, lecturers, and researchers. A quiet suite with Wi-Fi and a work area gives you somewhere to prepare notes, answer email, and take meetings between campus commitments.
Interns, fellows, and students on short assignments. Summer internships, clinical rotations, research appointments, and fellowship interviews often run for weeks or a full semester. Our suites give you furnished housing without a lease, and the 10% discount applies to every stay of 7 nights or more.
What's in Every Suite
Every suite has a private bathroom, high-speed Wi-Fi, a Roku TV, air conditioning, and self check-in. Kitchen options depend on the suite:
- Full Kitchen: Haddington Park Suite, All Cobbs Creek Apartments, Delancey, Parkway & Bell View Apartments
- Kitchenettes (sink, microwave, mini-fridge): all Franklin, Independence Hall, and Liberty Bell suites
- Shared Kitchenette: Haddington Park 1 & 2
Stay Details
Check-in is from 3:00 to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out is available for $30, subject to availability. Guest support is available from 8 AM to 10 PM daily, with emergency support 24/7. All suites are smoke-free, and pets aren't allowed. There's no laundry on site, but several laundromats are within a mile.
