Directions
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located in 1 College Hall (between 34th/36th Streets and Walnut/Spruce Streets). As you enter campus at 34th and Walnut Streets, you will see the main thoroughfare, Locust Walk. Proceed southwest on Locust Walk and you will spot "The Button" to your right and a statue of Ben Franklin to your left. College Hall is the building to your left behind the statue of Ben Franklin. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located on the ground floor of College Hall.
WALKING FROM 30th STREET STATION
Take a right (head west) onto Market Street. At 34th Street, turn left. Proceed down 34th Street to the intersection of 34th and Walnut Streets. Follow directions listed above to reach Undergraduate Admissions. Estimated walking time: 15 minutes.
FROM THE NORTH VIA NJ TURNPIKE
Take the New Jersey Turnpike South. Use Exit 4. Bear right out of the toll and follow signs to Philadelphia and the Ben Franklin Bridge. After crossing the bridge, take I 676 West to I 76 East. Follow I 76 East to Exit 346A, a left lane exit marked South Street. Turn right onto South Street to enter campus. To find parking, turn right at the 2nd light onto 33rd Street. Take the first left onto Walnut Street and there will be a lot on the right at 38th and Walnut.
FROM THE WEST VIA PA TURNPIKE
On the PA turnpike, use Exit 326, the Valley Forge Interchange. Take I 76 East for approximately 17 miles until Exit 346A, a left lane exit marked South Street. Turn right onto South Street to enter campus. To find parking, turn right at the 2nd light onto 33rd Street. Take the first left onto Walnut Street and there will be a lot on the right at 38th and Walnut.
FROM THE NORTH VIA PA TURNPIKE
Follow signs for I 476. Follow I 476 South to the I 76/Philadelphia exit. Take I 76 East for approximately 12 miles to Exit 346A, a left lane exit marked South Street. Turn right onto South Street to enter campus. To find parking, turn right at the 2nd light onto 33rd Street. Take the first left onto Walnut Street and there will be a lot on the right at 38 th and Walnut.
FROM THE NORTH VIA 95 SOUTH
Taking I 95 South, use the 676/Central Philadelphia Exit. Follow signs to I 676 West, and follow 676 West until 76 East. Follow I 76 East until Exit 346A, a left lane exit marked South Street. Turn right onto South Street to enter campus. To find parking, turn right at the 2nd light onto 33rd Street. Take the first left onto Walnut Street and there will be a lot on the right at 38th and Walnut.
FROM THE SOUTH VIA 95 NORTH
Taking I 95 North, use the I 676/Central Philadelphia Exit which is approximately 7 miles north of the airport. Follow 676 West until I 76 East. Follow I 76 East until Exit 346A, a left lane exit marked South Street. Turn right onto South Street to enter campus. To find parking, turn right at the 2nd light onto 33rd Street. Take the first left onto Walnut Street and there will be a lot on the right at 38 th and Walnut.
FROM THE AIRPORT
Take I 95 North to the I 676/Central Philadelphia exit, which is approximately 7 miles north of the airport. Follow I 676 West until I 76 East. Follow 76 East until exit 346A, a left lane exit marked South Street. Turn right onto South Street to enter campus. To find parking, turn right at the 2nd light onto 33rd Street. Take the first left onto Walnut Street and there will be a lot at 38th Street.
Parking | top
There are several parking facilities located on or near campus, as well as metered street parking. Recommended garages and lots:
38th and Walnut Street (please use 38th Street entrance)
Penn Tower Hotel (34th and Civic Center Boulevard)
Sheraton Hotel (36th and Chestnut Streets)
South Street and Convention Avenue
32nd and Walnut Street
40th and Walnut Street
Please note that the surface lot at 34th and Chestnut Street has been closed permanently.
Accommodations | top
The following hotels may offer special "University of Pennsylvania" rates and/or discount packages. When calling to make reservations, visitors are encouraged to state that the reason for their hotel stay is a visit to Penn, and to inquire about applicable rates and discount packages. Hotels marked with an asterisk (*) are located on campus or within walking distance of campus.
Popular Places on Campus
Houston Market
Located at 3417 Spruce Street in the basement of Houston Hall
Soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, burgers, cheese steaks, pizza, global fusion food and sushi.
Amazon Juice
Located at 3417 Spruce Street in the basement of Houston Hall
Fresh smoothie and soup bar. Smoothies made with fresh fruit and juices; variety of soups offered.
La Creperie
Located at 3417 Spruce Street on the first floor of Houston Hall
Traditional crepes made with fresh batter and your choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and/or meats.
Au Bon Pain
Located at 3730 Locust Walk in Jon M. Huntsman Hall
Sandwiches, soups, pastries and coffee.
1920 Commons
3800 Locust Walk
All-you-care-to-eat meal with a variety of different stations.
1920 Commons Retail Area
3800 Locust Walk
Food court featuring national brands such as Chic-Fil-A, Subway, and Freshens Smoothies.
Mark's Café
Located at 3420 Walnut Street in the lower level of Van Pelt Library
Grilled panini, grab n' go sandwiches, smoothies, specialty coffee drink, outdoor seating and more.
Towne Café
Located at 220 S. 33rd Street in Towne Engineering Building
Wireless café that offers hot coffee, sandwiches, sushi and snacks.
Falk Dining Commons
Located at 215 S. 39th Street in Steinhardt Hall
All-you-care-to-eat Glatt kosher cuisine under the supervision of the Orthodox Vaad of Philadelphia.
Walnut Street between 34th and 36th Streets
Penne
3611 Walnut Street
215 823 6222
Regional Italian specialties made with fresh seasonal ingredients. Reservations suggested for dinner.
Cosi
3601 Walnut Street
215 222 4545
Delectable sandwiches, pastries and coffee with indoor and outdoor seating available.
Mad4Mex
3426 Walnut Street (between Walnut Street and Sansom Street)
215-382-2221
Casual, offering a variety of Mexican cuisine.
Cereality
3631 Walnut Street
215-222-1162
A full service cereal bar, with hot and cold options, smoothies and other breakfast goodies.
Sansom Street between 34th and 37th Streets
Bubble House
3403 Sansom Street
215-243-0804
A teahouse-restaurant started by Penn undergraduates serves Asian Fusion Cuisine. Bubble Tea is made from a base of tea and tapioca pearl balls. Served hot or cold, it comes in over 30 flavors.
The New Deck Tavern
3408 Sansom Street
215 386 4600
Sandwiches, salads, burgers and soup. Large selection of menu items.
The White Dog Café
3420 Sansom Street
215 386 9224
Flavorful, eclectic menu using organic food products. Reservations are suggested for dinner.
Bucks County Coffee
3430 Sansom Street
215-387-6722
Pastries, specialty coffees, soup and sandwiches.
La Terrasse
3432 Sansom Street
215 386 5000
Upscale French cuisine. Reservations are suggested for dinner. The separate bar menu is extensive and reasonably priced.
Pod
3636 Sansom Street
215 387 1803
Pan Asian with sushi bar. Reservations are suggested.
Spruce Street between 37th and 38th Streets
Beijing
3714 Spruce Street
215 222 5242
Chinese cuisine. Great choice when you are on the go!
Tony Lukes
Located at 3716 Spruce Street in Stouffer Commons
Traditional Philadelphia sandwiches -- cheesesteaks, chicken cutlets, and roast beef, with fresh bed baked daily.
Salad Works
3728 Spruce Street
215 222 4500
Variety of salads, deli items and pastas.
Gia Pronto
3736 Spruce Street
215-222-7713
Retro-modern deli serving hot sandwiches, made to order salads, and coffee.
Chestnut Street between 38th and 39th Streets
Abner's
3813 Chestnut Street
215 662 0100
Famous for their Philadelphia cheese steaks.
Chili's
3801 Chestnut Street
215-222-7322
Casual, southwestern style bar and grill serving burgers, fajitas, sandwiches and appetizers.
Also available on the streets adjacent to campus are a variety of food trucks. Ask any student on Penn's campus and they will tell you that meals at the trucks are a part of the "Penn experience" (and reasonably priced, too). For recommendations on a particular one, please ask a Penn student.
Check out the Region's homepage -- Philly.com -- to learn about the city of Philadelphia! Take advantage of the resources available through Philly.com's visitor's guide when planning your stay.
