Title: University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP Apartment with kitchen, near University of Pennsylvania ## Photo gallery for University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP (Philadelphia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31086100/31086008/5e90f1f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP (Philadelphia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31086100/31086008/f9eab397.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP (Philadelphia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31086100/31086008/d26d9d1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP (Philadelphia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31086100/31086008/e7bd5ca4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP (Philadelphia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31086100/31086008/80d7a0b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Philadelphia's education mecca, this cozy apartment offers a modern retreat for couples, friends or families. Relax in the well-appointed living room after exploring UPenn and Drexel campuses nearby. Enjoy cooking dinner with friends at the gourmet kitchen or unwind on the rocking chair front porch. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP Come and stay in the beating heart of the education mecca of Philadelphia - the campuses of Drexel and UPenn define this neighborhood. Colleges, universities, restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, nightlife - walk everywhere, nothing is more than a 10 minute walk away from this inner city oasis. Cozy, comfortable, modern space great for couples, a small group of friends or a family. Recently renovated bathroom and gourmet kitchen with a rocking chair front porch. Relax in the well appointed living room after a day touring the sights. Cook dinner for friends in the fantastic kitchen with stainless steel appliances and fully stocked kitchen. Your friends can keep you company while you cook at the bar that seats 3\. Guests have access to the entire apartment. There is a fully stocked kitchen with the essentials to make a simple breakfast or a gourmet dinner. Sleep well in the queen sized bed in the beautifully decorated sleeping quarters. Need extra sleeping space, pull out the couch to reveal a full size mattress. After a long day exploring the city, wash away the city in the marble tub/shower. This 1st floor unit is great for guests who prefer no stairs. Handicap/elderly friendly. University is an awesome place to live, work and visit. Walk everywhere! UPenn and Drexel students are always out and about. Grab a coffee. Take in a movie at the Cineplex. Explore every flavor of cuisine - Indian, Chinese, BBQ, soul food or just go for the Philly favorite, a cheese steak. What s super great about this location is how easy it is to get around. It s a 10 minute walk to restaurants, coffee and more. Or if you re looking to explore more of the city bring your car, there is on street parking available. Better yet, take advantage of Philadelphia s top notch public transit. The 21 bus runs every 15 minutes at 42nd & Chestnut (4 block walk) OR ride the Market-Frankford train (elevated train) at 40th & Market Sts. (6 block walk). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 750 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72550000/72543900/72543860/25f122fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy -Center of Attention- w/fireplace, free laundry & full kitchen Center City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=72543860&PinnedHotelID=72543860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112140000/112138000/112137939/3c3057f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 914386 ### Property is also known as University City Gem Upenn/drexel Apartment University City Gem Upenn/drexel Chop Gem Upenn/drexel University City Gem Upenndrex University City Gem - Upenn/drexel, Chop Apartment University City Gem - Upenn/drexel, Chop Philadelphia University City Gem - Upenn/drexel, Chop Apartment Philadelphia ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.96126,-75.20319&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dx%7CrF%7Cb_jM%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FU%40S%40S%40S%40S%40S%40SBU%40SBSBSBSBQBSBSDQDSBQDSDSDQDSFQDQFQFQDQHQFOFQFQHOFQHOFOHOHOJMHOHMHOJOHMJKJMJMJMJKJMJKLKJKJKLKLIJILKLGLKLGLILGLGLINGLELGLENENELENGLCNCLCNENANCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLDNDLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLFLJLFJJLHLHJJLJJJJJLJJLJJJLJLJLHJJLHNJNHLHNHLHNHNHNFNHPHNFPFPFNFPFPFPDPFPDPFRDPDRBRDPDRDPBRBRBPBRBRBR%40R%40TBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FPARATARARCRARARCRCRCRCRCRCREPEREPCREPERGPEPGREPGPGNGPGPGPGNIPINGPILIPILINILINKNILKLILKLKLKLKJKLMJKJKJMHKJMJMHKHMHMHMHMHMFMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDOBMDODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMCOEMEOEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMGMIMIMIMIMIKIMKMKKIKKMKKKKMKKKMKMKMKMIMKMIOIOIMKOIMIQGMIQGOIQGOGQGQIQEOGQGQESGQEQESEQESCQESEQCSCSCSCSCSCSASCSASASASAUASAQ%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nZBnzFiQDM6eq2LVNHvqOrpsHyI=) Philadelphia, PA #### What's nearby - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Drexel University \- 14 min walk \- 1.3 km - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia \- 4 min drive \- 1.8 km - Franklin Field \- 4 min drive \- 1.8 km - University of Pennsylvania \- 4 min drive \- 2.2 km #### Getting around - Philadelphia University City Station - 3 min drive - 40th St. Station - 7 min walk - Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Quality Taste Jamaican Restaurant & Jerk Hut - ‬8 min walk - ‪Popeyes - ‬4 min walk - ‪Kabobeesh - ‬6 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP? ### What time is check-out at University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP? ### Where is University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## University City Gem - UPenn/Drexel, CHOP Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie H. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience We loved staying here! It was clean and more than accommodating with dish cleaning soap and dishwasher pods. We would absolutely stay here again. ##### Melanie H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon S. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The space was very clean and very cute! The host was wonderful to book with and very responsive. I would definitely recommend! ##### Shannon S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon H. Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Coffee was a nice touch and appreciated. Living room couch not very comfortable for a 6’5” man. And the rocking chair was small for me as well. However, good stay and close to hospital. ##### Sharon H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexis S. Jul 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place & well equipoed Great little property close to the university and hospital campuses. Easy to find and check in. Bed was comfy and was perfect for my short work trip. I would definitely recommend. Had all the amenities and instructions were clear at check in and how to get around the city use the Wi-Fi etc. great host! ##### Alexis S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda R., Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA May 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful host and apartment The apartment was wonderful. Very well laid out and functional (as nice as the pictures present). Amenities, service, and helpfulness of the hostess were appreciated. Instructions upon entry were explicit and helpful. The apartment made us immediately feel comfortable. ##### Linda R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephanie A. Aug 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Philly Shows The place was very clean and was very welcoming. The check in process was very easy. Because it's an older building remodeled, the air conditioning did not circulate fully to the bedroom and it could get hot at night. ##### Stephanie A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne M. Dec 27, 2018 #### lovely unit i stayed for five nights in this lovely, sparkling clean unit. The host created a very welcoming environment. The location is very near to the CHOP medical campus and Ronald McDonald House. Walking in the surrounding neighborhood seemed quite safe. I recommend this choice highly. ##### Joanne M. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### France L. May 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well appointed, clean and spacious 1st floor 1 bedroom This place was beautifully decorated, very clean and welcoming with little touch from the host. He/She was responsive and flexible with the booking. This spacious 1 bedroom apartment is convenient to both UPenn and Drexel Univeristy. ##### France L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Weekend Stay My son and I enjoyed our stay here very much. The apartment was just as it was described plus owner had many little extra toiletries available if needed. I also really appreciated having some cleaning supplies available if needed. We used Apple Maps to guide us to the location and it took us somewhere about 5 blocks away. Messaged the owner and she immediately responded with additional info and offered to speak with us on the phone. Her directions were spot on and guided us right in. Location was perfect for our visit to Univ. Of Penn. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer T. Nov 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Cute and close to colleges The property we very clean, cute, and amenities provided were useful. Property owner was very communicative and checked in with us several times. ##### Jennifer T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer J. Dec 4, 2018 #### Great stay while visiting daughter at UPenn We had a great stay! The place was a short walk to U Penn campus. Plenty of shops and restaurants within a 10-minute walk. Very clean, plenty of space for the two of us, and had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Thanks for being a great host! ##### Jennifer J. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018