1 minwalk to campus, about
Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront Philadelphia
1 Penn Avenue, Camden, NJ
- Somewhere to eat: Market Street Pizzeria, about 7 min on foot, and 2 more close by
- Train or tram stop: Adventure Aquarium, about 8 min on foot
Campus visit stays
Hotels near Rutgers University, Camden
Camden, NJPublic university
Your visit starts atNot pinned down yetMinutes on this page run to the edge of campus. Check your tour confirmation.
CommencementAsk the schoolWe haven't confirmed the ceremony venue from the school's own page yet.
Closest stayHilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront PhiladelphiaAbout a 1-minute walk from campus.
The short answer
The closest place to stay is Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront Philadelphia, about a 1-minute walk from campus. 8 places to stay are no more than about a 20-minute walk away (1 within about 5 minutes, 1 within about 10 minutes). Nearest rail stop: Cooper Street-Rutgers, about 1 minute on foot. Coffee before the tour: Bridge Cafe, about 1 minute away.
What these minutes run to
We have not pinned down where tours begin here, so minutes run to the nearest edge of the mapped campus. A big campus can add ten minutes or more on foot to the meeting spot. Map dated November 2026. The full method
From the school
Visitor parking on the map: Center for Family Services Staff & Visitor Parking, about 6 minutes on foot from campus.
Where to stay near Rutgers University, Camden
To campus
The hotel has
A short walk away
36 places to stay
Reading the cards: minutes are our estimates from map distance, so they say "about". Breakfast, suites and kitchens are what each hotel brand promises across its hotels, not something we checked room by room. The places listed under a hotel are the closest ones within roughly a 10-minute walk of its door.
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15 minwalk to campus, about
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E - Penns Landing
100 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Fringe Bar, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Riverwards Produce - Old City, about 5 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 8 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 2nd Street, about 6 min on foot
17 minwalk to campus, about
Penn's View Hotel
14 North Front Street, Philadelphia
- Somewhere to eat: Panorama, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Olde City Food Market, about 2 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 4 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 2nd Street, about 2 min on foot
17 minwalk to campus, about
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
201 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti, about 5 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Olde City Food Market, about 8 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Rite Aid, about 9 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 2nd Street, about 9 min on foot
18 minwalk to campus, about
The Philadelphia House
Hostel · 17 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Cray Taste, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Olde City Food Market, about 2 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 3 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 2nd Street, about 1 min on foot
19 minwalk to campus, about
Thomas Bond House
Inn / B&B · 129 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia
- Somewhere to eat: Little Susie's Coffee & Pie, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Olde City Food Market, about 4 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 5 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 2nd Street, about 4 min on foot
20 minwalk to campus, about
Philadelphia Marriott Old City
1 Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Olde City Food Market, about 6 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 8 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 2nd Street, about 7 min on foot
20 minwalk to campus, about
Apple Hostels
Hostel · 33 Bank Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Forsythia, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Olde City Food Market, about 2 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 2 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 2nd Street, about 3 min on foot
6 mindrive to campus, about
Apple Hostels Philadelphia
Hostel · 32 South Bank Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Forsythia, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Olde City Food Market, about 2 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 3 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 2nd Street, about 3 min on foot
6 mindrive to campus, about
Best Western Plus Independence Park Hotel
237 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Forsythia, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Olde City Food Market, about 3 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 3 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 2nd Street, about 3 min on foot
6 mindrive to campus, about
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Independence Mall Cafe, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Riverwards Produce - Old City, about 5 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 4 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 5th Street, about 3 min on foot
6 mindrive to campus, about
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Franklin Social, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Olde City Food Market, about 5 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 4 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 5th Street, about 3 min on foot
6 mindrive to campus, about
Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, a Kimpton Hotel
433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Red Owl Tavern, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Olde City Food Market, about 7 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 5 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 5th Street, about 2 min on foot
7 mindrive to campus, about
602 N 5th St, Unit 9
Serviced apartments · 602 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Silk City, about 3 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: F. Jaquez Deli and Grocery, about 3 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 3 min on foot
7 mindrive to campus, about
Morris House Hotel
225 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Talula's Daily, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Chestnut Food Market, about 4 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, about 7 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 9th-10th & Locust, about 4 min on foot
7 mindrive to campus, about
AKA Washington Square
834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Le Pain Quotidien, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Chestnut Food Market, about 1 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 6 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 9th-10th & Locust, about 4 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Wm. Mulherin's Sons Hotel
- Somewhere to eat: Wm. Mulherin's Sons, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: 3J's Food Market, about 5 min on foot
- Pharmacy: ACME Pharmacy, about 7 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Girard Avenue & Frankford Avenue, about 5 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Clarion Suites Philadelphia
1010 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Somewhere to eat: T-Swirl Crêpe, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: AsianFresh, about 1 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Arch Pharmacy, about 3 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Chinatown, about 4 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Sleep Inn Center City
1020 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: TingTings Cafe, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Heng Fa Supermarket, about 1 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Arch Pharmacy, about 2 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Jefferson Station, about 3 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
1100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Crown Chicken, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Jonathan Best Gourmet Grocer, about 1 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Arch Pharmacy, about 3 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Jefferson Station, about 1 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Henry
Hostel · 615 a2 North 10th Street
- Somewhere to eat: Angry Deekin BBQ, about 2 min on foot, and 11 more close by
- Groceries: F. Jaquez Deli and Grocery, about 9 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Greater Philadelphia Pharmacy at Chinatown Medical Services, about 10 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Spring Garden, about 10 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
ROOST East Market
- Somewhere to eat: Schmear Bagel Parlor, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: MOM's Organic Market, about 2 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 2 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 11th Street, about 2 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City
1180 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Federal Donuts & Chicken, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: MOM's Organic Market, about 2 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 2 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 11th Street, about 2 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Goldtex
Serviced apartments
- Somewhere to eat: Elixr Coffee Roasters, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Tuck Hing Co., about 5 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, about 6 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Race-Vine, about 6 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center
1201 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Somewhere to eat: Nom Wah, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: You&Me, about 3 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, about 5 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Race-Vine, about 5 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA
1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)
- Kitchen in room (in-room kitchens are this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Kyuramen x TBaar, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Jonathan Best Gourmet Grocer, about 1 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 4 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Jefferson Station, about 3 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia
- Somewhere to eat: Schmear Bagel Parlor, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: MOM's Organic Market, about 2 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 3 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 13th Street, about 2 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Chili's, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Iovine Brothers Produce, about 2 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 4 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 13th Street, about 1 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Best Western Plus
1225 Vine Street
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Elixr Coffee Roasters, about 2 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Palm Tree Gourmet, about 4 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, about 4 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Race-Vine, about 5 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center - Philadelphia
1227 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Nom Wah, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: You&Me, about 4 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, about 4 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Race-Vine, about 3 min on foot
8 mindrive to campus, about
Alexander Inn
301 301 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia, PA
- Somewhere to eat: Tria, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Acme, about 7 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, about 3 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 12th-13th & Locust, about 3 min on foot
9 mindrive to campus, about
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City - Convention Center Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
1301 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Nom Wah, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Trader Joe's, about 4 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, about 3 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Race-Vine, about 3 min on foot
9 mindrive to campus, about
The Notary Hotel
21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia
- Somewhere to eat: Chili's, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Trader Joe's, about 2 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 5 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 13th Street, about 1 min on foot
9 mindrive to campus, about
Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City
1 East Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- All suites (every room is a suite by this brand's standard)
- Kitchen in room (in-room kitchens are this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Dunkin', about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Trader Joe's, about 3 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 6 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 13th Street, about 1 min on foot
9 mindrive to campus, about
Holiday Inn Express
1305-11 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Sampan, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: MOM's Organic Market, about 6 min on foot
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, about 3 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: Walnut-Locust, about 3 min on foot
9 mindrive to campus, about
Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia Downtown/Center City
261 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Breakfast included (free breakfast is this brand's standard)
- Somewhere to eat: Libertine, about 1 min on foot, and dozens more close by
- Groceries: Acme, about 8 min on foot
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, about 4 min on foot
- Train or tram stop: 12th-13th & Locust, about 2 min on foot
Graduation weekend at Rutgers University, Camden
We haven't yet confirmed the ceremony venue for Rutgers University, Camden from its own commencement page, so the walk times here run to campus only.
Rooms close to campus tend to go first for commencement, often months ahead and with a two-night minimum. If the walkable ones are gone, sort the list by the 10-minute drive chip and look one town over. Our graduation weekend guide covers timing.
Seeing another school on this trip?
The closest campuses we cover, with our drive estimate from Rutgers University, Camden (map distance, no traffic).
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PA · about a 4-minute driveTemple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA · about a 7-minute driveDrexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA · about an 8-minute driveUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA · about a 9-minute driveSaint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA · about a 17-minute driveHaverford CollegeHaverford, PA · about a 25-minute drive
Worth doing before you book
- Look at your tour confirmation: the meeting spot can differ by day or by program.
- Ask the hotel about parking; near many campuses it costs extra or is off site.
- Touring two schools in one day? Leave room for lunch and the drive between them.
- For move-in or graduation, ask about minimum stays and the cancellation deadline.
Rutgers University, Camden gear for the ride home
A hat for the tour, a hoodie for the acceptance letter, a frame for the far end of it all. Each button runs an Amazon search for that item with the school's name filled in.
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Questions parents ask
Is there a hotel you can walk to Rutgers University, Camden from?
Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront Philadelphia is no more than about a 10-minute walk from campus. In all, 8 places to stay are within about 20 minutes on foot.
Where do campus tours start at Rutgers University, Camden?
We have not pinned down where tours begin here, so minutes run to the nearest edge of the mapped campus. A big campus can add ten minutes or more on foot to the meeting spot.
Where should we stay for Rutgers University, Camden graduation?
We haven't confirmed the ceremony venue yet. Book as early as the hotels allow, and widen the search to a short drive if the walkable rooms are taken.
Are there hotels with free breakfast near Rutgers University, Camden?
Yes. Within about a 20-minute walk: Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E - Penns Landing. Free breakfast is each brand's standard, so confirm it for your dates.
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