BPS 2027 hotels: where to stay

20 to 24 Feb 2027, Saturday to Wednesday Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia Official block deadline: 22 Jan 2027Independent guide

Biophysics

The Biophysical Society Annual Meeting gathers scientists working where the life, physical and computational sciences meet. The 2027 program has 20 symposia, 4 of them Subgroup symposia, and 4 workshops, drawn largely from member proposals, the society says. More on the official site Map

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Hotels by time to the hall

The 5 hotels closest to Halls A to G, along a route we calculated. All BPS2027 events take place in the Pennsylvania Convention Center unless the society notes otherwise.

Closest to Halls A to G

  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center
    ≈ 2 min walk estimate to Halls A to G
    1200 Arch St
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  • Philadelphia Marriott DowntownConnected
    4 min walk walking route to Halls A to G
    Connected to the convention center; 1,408 rooms, per the venue
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  • Aloft Philadelphia DowntownConnected
    4 min walk walking route to Halls A to G
    Connected to the convention center; 179 rooms, per the venue
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  • The Notary Hotel
    4 min walk walking route to Halls A to G
    21 N Juniper St
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  • Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
    4 min walk walking route to Halls A to G
    1100 Arch St
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23 hotels within a 15-minute walk of PA Convention Center. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 13 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.

All 23 hotels near the Pennsylvania Convention Center

Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists cheaper areas a short ride away.

Biophysical Society Annual MeetingPennsylvania Convention Center, PhiladelphiaYour stay19 Feb to 24 Feb · 5 nights
medium to high demandCheck prices

The short answer

  • Block until 22 JanConnections Housing guarantees the BPS rates, subject to availability, until 22 Jan 2027, 5 pm Pacific time.
  • 12 block hotelsFrom the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown and Sheraton Downtown to the Aloft, Canopy and Home2 Suites near the convention center.
  • No prepaymentConnections Housing never asks you to prepay rooms or pay a deposit to anyone but your hotel.

See what's still available for your dates

Booking late? The map shows what is still available near your hall; if it is full, try stays a little further out.

Prices for your stay: 19 Feb to 24 Feb · 5 nights

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Getting around during BPS

Getting to Philadelphia, as the society advises:

  • Airport LineSEPTA trains from the airport terminals to Center City in less than 30 minutes, every 30 minutes from 5 am to midnight on weekdays and weekends.
  • TaxiA flat rate of USD 32 from the airport to Center City for one passenger, plus USD 1 for each additional passenger over 12, under the Philadelphia Parking Authority tariff.
  • ParkingMore than 40 lots and garages in Center City, plus metered street parking paid at the green kiosks.

When to book for BPS

  1. Students, by 4 Dec 2026: six hotels hold student rooms until 4 Dec 2026; after that the rest go to all attendees.
  2. By 22 Jan 2027: book and cancel through Connections Housing; groups of eight rooms or more use the BPS group line.
  3. After 10 Feb 2027: changes and cancellations go to the hotel directly, which may charge a penalty; early departure fees vary by hotel.
  4. Outside the block: compare the hotels on this page by the walk to the convention center.

BPS 2027 at a glance

  • Dates20 to 24 Feb 2027, Saturday to Wednesday
  • RegistrationRegister on the organizer's site.
  • Five daysSaturday Subgroup symposia open the meeting, which runs to Wednesday 24 Feb.
  • Exhibit hallIn Halls A and B with the posters: Sun 21 and Mon 22 Feb 10 am to 5 pm, Tue 23 Feb 10 am to 4 pm.
  • WorkshopsMolecular dynamics simulations, artificial intelligence in biophysics and deep mutational scanning.

This guide is independent and not part of the Biophysical Society.

BPS hotel questions

When is BPS2027?

The 71st Biophysical Society Annual Meeting runs from Saturday 20 to Wednesday 24 Feb 2027 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Why book in the BPS block?

Filling the block helps the society secure competitive rates and larger blocks in later years, and protects your room if hotels are overbooked.

Is there help for families?

Yes, the society lists family care options for the meeting on its general information pages.

How do I get from 30th Street Station?

Amtrak arrives at 30th Street Station; the society points to quick, inexpensive bus and train connections to the convention center.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with the Biophysical Society, Connections Housing or the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

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