Travel and accommodations for transplant care
Convenient accommodations and parking at Penn Medicine
The organ transplant process may bring feelings of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, especially if you are receiving treatment far from home. We want your stay in Philadelphia to be as comfortable as possible.
We offer the Clyde F. Barker Penn Transplant House as an option for transplant patients, donors, and their families who are traveling from far away. The Transplant House is a comfortable, homelike guest house conveniently located near the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP).
The Transplant House has private sleeping rooms and bathrooms for you and your loved ones. The family room, dining room, and outdoor courtyard provide welcoming areas to relax, and the fully stocked kitchen has plenty of space for multiple families to prepare meals.
Additional accommodations for transplant patients and families
In addition to the Transplant House, there are many short-term and long-term housing options near the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). From staying with a host family to renting a luxury apartment, there are many ways to stay in Philadelphia on any budget.
To help you understand your options, we’ve compiled some resources to help you plan your stay and ease your mind.
Hosts for Hospitals provides lodging with host families in private, comforting home environments for $20.00 per night. Host housing is available in various locations around Philadelphia.
The Gift of Life Howie’s House offers rooms for $40.00 per night, per room. Rooms can accommodate one to four people.
AKA Rittenhouse Square is an extended-stay, fully furnished hotel residence. Options range from one-bedroom studios to two-bedroom suites. Patients receive a 10 percent discount.
URHomeInPhilly offers luxurious fully furnished housing and apartments around Philadelphia. Rates vary based on location and length of stay.
The Franklin Residences are luxurious, fully furnished studio and one-bedroom apartments with many amenities, including a 24-hour resident service desk, doorman, and weekly housekeeping. Rates vary depending on unit and length of stay.
Nearby hotel options include:
- The Inn at Penn by Hilton
- Homewood Suites by Hilton University City
- Sheraton University City
- Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast
- Marriott Philadelphia 201 Hotel
- The Westin
- Marriott Courtyard Downtown
- DoubleTree Hotel Philadelphia
These accommodation options are for information only and aren’t endorsed or recommended by Penn Medicine. If you make a hotel reservation, ask whether the hotel offers a hospital room rate.
Parking at the Penn Transplant House
Parking options for guests of the Transplant House include:
- Free guest parking in a surface lot on the south side of the Transplant House on Delancey Street. Please don’t park in the spots along Delancey Street because it’s a private street, and your car may be towed.
- Metered street parking is available on Spruce Street. It costs $2.50 per hour and is free between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. This parking is a suitable temporary option if you’re waiting for a spot in the guest parking lot.
- Parking at the 3600 Garage located at 3600 Civic Center Boulevard is free for all Transplant House guests Monday through Friday. This garage is closed on weekends. Inform the parking attendant that you’re a Transplant House guest and share your name so you can receive parking at no charge.
- The Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine garage is our preferred garage for guests who require weekend parking. It costs $7 per day or $5 with validation.
Transportation within Philadelphia
Local transportation options include:
- Bus services that stop in front of the Transplant House. Look for SEPTA busses #40 and #42. You must have exact change for bus fare.
- Loop Through University City (LUCY) Shuttle is a bus service around University City that runs throughout the day from 30th Street Station to HUP, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center campuses for a small bus fare.
- Penn Rides Shuttle, a complementary shuttle service for Transplant House guests. You can request rides between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Hospital staff and the Transplant House team can provide more details about parking, validation, and nearby transportation.