William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, at 2955 Market Street, is Philadelphia's big rail hub: Amtrak and SEPTA Regional Rail, including the Airport Line, all stop here, on the University City side of the Schuylkill River. These five hotels are all within 0.65 miles, ordered by distance first, and they range from a private members' club and a five-star tower to a university boutique, a full-service Sheraton and a bed and breakfast.
What to expect near 30th Street Station
The station is on the west bank of the Schuylkill, with Center City across the river. University City hotels, like The Study at University City on South 33rd Street, involve no river crossing. From Fitler Club on South 24th Street and Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center on North 19th Street, you cross the Market Street or Chestnut Street bridge, which adds a few minutes on foot and more by taxi at rush hour.
The L (Market-Frankford Line) stops at Drexel Station at 30th St, one stop from 15th St/City Hall. Regional Rail trains leave from the station itself, and the Airport Line runs every 30 minutes on weekdays, $8.75 between the airport and Center City.
Hotels near 30th Street Station compared
| Hotel | Distance to station | Star rating | Guest score | Nearest transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitler Club | 0.23 mi | 5 | 9.0 | Drexel Station at 30th St (L) |
| The Study at University City | 0.44 mi | 4 | 8.9 | 34th St (L) |
| Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast | 0.57 mi | 3 | 9.6 | 34th St (L) |
| Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center | 0.58 mi | 5 | 9.5 | 15th St/City Hall (L, B, T) |
| Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel | 0.65 mi | 3 | 8.6 | 34th St (L) |
Getting to and from 30th Street Station
- The L (Market-Frankford Line) stops at Drexel Station at 30th St, right by the station, and it's one stop to 15th St/City Hall in Center City.
- Buses along Chestnut and Market Streets serve the area too.
- A taxi between the station and a Center City hotel takes 5 to 10 minutes without traffic; allow more at morning and evening rush hour.
- Metro trips cost $2.90. Regional Rail fares to and from Center City start at $5.00 on weekdays, and the Airport Line costs $8.75 between the airport and Center City stations, every 30 minutes on weekdays.
- With heavy luggage from the airport, a taxi to Center City is a flat $32 for one passenger, plus $1 for each extra passenger; taxis queue at Zone 5.
Which hotel near 30th Street Station fits your stay
The five hotels are very different, so the right one depends on what you want beyond a short walk to the platform.
- Fitler Club suits members and their guests who want a private club with plenty of amenities, 0.23 miles from the station.
- The Study at University City suits academic visitors, people with business at Penn or Drexel, and anyone who likes a design-led boutique on the University City side of the river.
- Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast on Baring Street has the best guest score of the five and a residential feel, for less than the full-service hotels.
- Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center is the full-luxury choice, with a spa, pool and several restaurants in the Comcast Technology Center tower.
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel on Chestnut Street is a full-service chain hotel by the University of Pennsylvania campus, a short walk from the station.
The hotels
Fitler Club
24 S 24th St
9.0125 reviews
6 min walk to Drexel Station at 30th St (L and T lines)Five stars and 0.23 miles from 30th Street Station, the shortest walk of the five, across the river in Center City.
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The Study at University City
20 S 33rd Street
8.91,633 reviews
3 min walk to 34th St (L, Market-Frankford Line)A 4-star boutique on the University City side of the Schuylkill, 0.44 miles from the station with no river to cross.
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Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast
3300 Baring Street
9.678 reviews
10 min walk to 34th St (L, Market-Frankford Line)Guest score 9.6, the best of the five, at a B&B in Powelton Village, University City, 0.57 miles from the station.
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Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
One North 19th Street
9.5213 reviews
8 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)The five-star pick across the river in Center City, 0.58 miles from the station and eight minutes from 15th St/City Hall.
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Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
3549 Chestnut St.
8.6649 reviews
4 min walk to 34th St (L, Market-Frankford Line)A full-service Sheraton with a pool and meeting rooms on Chestnut Street, 0.65 miles from the station on the same side of the river.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to 30th Street Station on foot?＋
Fitler Club at 24 S 24th Street, 0.23 miles from William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, is the shortest walk. It's about five minutes along Market Street, across the river, even with luggage.
Can I take SEPTA from these hotels to 30th Street Station?＋
Yes. The L (Market-Frankford Line) stops at Drexel Station at 30th St, next to the station. From a Center City hotel near 15th St/City Hall, it's one stop west. A trip costs $2.90.
Do any of these hotels offer a shuttle to 30th Street Station?＋
We couldn't confirm a shuttle at any of the five. Taxis and rideshares are easy to get, and for most people the walk or a short SEPTA ride does the job.
Which hotel is best for Amtrak passengers with early morning departures?＋
The Study at University City or the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel. Both are on the same side of the Schuylkill as the station, so there's no river crossing, and both are under a 15-minute walk from the main hall.
Is there a luxury hotel within walking distance of 30th Street Station?＋
Yes, two five-star options. Fitler Club, 0.23 miles away, is the closer one. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, at One North 19th Street, is 0.58 miles away across the Schuylkill in Center City, with a spa, pool and several restaurants in the Comcast Technology Center tower.
What transit connections are available at 30th Street Station itself?＋
Amtrak and SEPTA Regional Rail, including the Airport Line, which runs to Philadelphia International Airport every 30 minutes on weekdays for $8.75. The L (Market-Frankford Line) stops next door at Drexel Station at 30th St.
