Aka University City Aparthotel

8.9
Excellent (204 reviews) |
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Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025
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Aka University City Aparthotel Philadelphia

Overview

  • indoor swimming pool
  • parking on site
  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms
  • family rooms
  • fitness centre
  • restaurant
  • room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • bar

Intro

Located 6 minutes by foot from First Unitarian Church, the 4-star Aka University City Philadelphia hotel includes a swimming pool and a terrace. Boasting a location within sight of University of Pennsylvania, the 42-story residential hotel offers 88 rooms and a coffee bar onsite.

Rooms

A seating area are included in the rooms for guests' convenience. These rooms have a microwave, a fridge, and a stovetop.

Relax

The Aka University City has a fitness area.

Location

The Barnes Foundation Art Institute stands 1.2 miles away, and Logan Circle is 1.1 miles from the non-smoking hotel. Sports fans can also visit the sports stadium "Franklin Field", 11 minutes by foot from the accommodation, and take their families to Adventure Aquarium, which is approximately 10 minutes away by car.

Eat

The private bar is also available. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Sandy's Lunch is really close to this Philadelphia hotel.

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Rooms

Studio
Room size: 48 m2
Max capacity: +
One-bedroom Premium
Room size: 66 m2
Max capacity: +
One-Bedroom Penthouse with Den
Room size: 78 m2
Max capacity: +
One-Bedroom Penthouse with Library
Room size: 89 m2
Max capacity: +
One-Bedroom Suite with Den
Room size: 78 m2
Max capacity: +
One-Bedroom Suite with Library
Room size: 89 m2
Max capacity: +
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Facitilies

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Grocery shopping service

Relax

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Fitness centre
  • Yoga class

Activities for Kids

  • Game room

Reviews

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Categories

  • Cleanliness 9.2
  • Comfort 9.2
  • Facilities 9.2
  • Free WiFi 9.1
  • Location 9
  • Total 8.7
  • Value for money 8.4
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Location

2929 Walnut Street
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. Philadelphia Museum of Art 2.05 km (1.27 mi.)
  • 2. Art Museum Steps 1.94 km (1.21 mi.)
  • 3. Walnut Street 1.05 km (3445 ft)
  • 4. Mutter Museum 750 m (2461 ft)
  • 5. University of Pennsylvania 1.08 km (3543 ft)
  • 6. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 990 m (3248 ft)
  • 7. Rodin Museum 1.87 km (1.16 mi.)
  • 8. Rosenbach Museum and Library 1.12 km (3675 ft)
  • 9. The Franklin Institute 1.47 km (4823 ft)
  • 10. Independence National Historical Park 2.87 km (1.78 mi.)
  • 1. World Cafe Live 170 m (558 ft)
  • 2. Tipsy Bistro 250 m (820 ft)
  • 3. Sotto Ristorante Italiano 350 m (1148 ft)
  • 4. Bridgewater's Pub 530 m (1739 ft)
  • 5. 24 Philadelphia 410 m (1345 ft)
  • 6. Res Ipsa Cafe 440 m (1444 ft)
  • 7. Zavino University City 730 m (2395 ft)
  • 1. 30th Street 440 m (1444 ft)
  • 2. 34th Street 1.09 km (3576 ft)
  • 3. 15th-16th & Locust 1.44 km (4724 ft)
  • 4. Walnut Locust 1.72 km (1.07 mi.)
  • 5. Walnut St & 23rd St 430 m (1411 ft)
  • 6. Market Street & Schuykill Avenue 480 m (1575 ft)
  • 7. Walnut Street & South 22nd Street 530 m (1739 ft)
  • 8. Chestnut Street & South 22nd Street 660 m (2165 ft)
  • 9. Megabus 640 m (2100 ft)
  • 10. Bolt 1.28 km (4199 ft)
Museum
Located inside Independence Visitors Center
Working hours
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Working hours
Su,Mo,Th,Sa 10:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-20:45
Park
3400 W Girard Ave (at N 34th St)
Working hours
9:30 AM–5:00 PM