# BPS 2027 hotels: where to stay 20 to 24 Feb 2027, Saturday to Wednesday · Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia · Official block deadline: 22 Jan 2027 Independent 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](https://www.biophysics.org/meetings-events/annual-meeting/2027-annual-meeting) ## Hotels by time to the hall The 5 hotels closest to **Halls A to G**, along a [route we calculated](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). 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 to Halls A to G (estimate). 1200 Arch St - **Philadelphia Marriott Downtown** (Connected): 4 min walk to Halls A to G (walking route). Connected to the convention center; 1,408 rooms, per the venue - **Aloft Philadelphia Downtown** (Connected): 4 min walk to Halls A to G (walking route). Connected to the convention center; 179 rooms, per the venue - **The Notary Hotel**: 4 min walk to Halls A to G (walking route). 21 N Juniper St - **Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City**: 4 min walk to Halls A to G (walking route). 1100 Arch St 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](https://venuenights.com/about/#method). [All 23 hotels near the Pennsylvania Convention Center](https://venuenights.com/pennsylvania-convention-center/#hotels) Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists [cheaper areas a short ride away](https://venuenights.com/pennsylvania-convention-center/#cheaper). - **Block until 22 Jan**: Connections Housing guarantees the BPS rates, subject to availability, until 22 Jan 2027, 5 pm Pacific time. - **12 block hotels**: From the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown and Sheraton Downtown to the Aloft, Canopy and Home2 Suites near the convention center. - **No prepayment**: Connections Housing never asks you to prepay rooms or pay a deposit to anyone but your hotel. ## Getting around during BPS Getting to Philadelphia, as the society advises: - **Airport Line**: SEPTA 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. - **Taxi**: A 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. - **Parking**: More than 40 lots and garages in Center City, plus metered street parking paid at the green kiosks. ## When to book for BPS - **Students, by 4 Dec 2026**: six hotels hold student rooms until 4 Dec 2026; after that the rest go to all attendees. - **By 22 Jan 2027**: book and cancel through Connections Housing; groups of eight rooms or more use the BPS group line. - **After 10 Feb 2027**: changes and cancellations go to the hotel directly, which may charge a penalty; early departure fees vary by hotel. - **Outside the block**: compare the hotels on this page by the walk to the convention center. ## BPS 2027 at a glance - **Dates**: 20 to 24 Feb 2027, Saturday to Wednesday - **Registration**: Register on the [organizer's site](https://www.biophysics.org/meetings-events/annual-meeting/2027-annual-meeting). - **Five days**: Saturday Subgroup symposia open the meeting, which runs to Wednesday 24 Feb. - **Exhibit hall**: In 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. - **Workshops**: Molecular 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. ### Sources - [Biophysical Society: 2027 Annual Meeting (program, symposia and workshops)](https://www.biophysics.org/meetings-events/annual-meeting/2027-annual-meeting) - [Biophysical Society: general information (dates, venue, Subgroup symposia)](https://www.biophysics.org/meetings-events/annual-meeting/2027-annual-meeting/general-info) - [Biophysical Society: hotel information (Connections Housing, 22 Jan 2027, block hotels, changes)](https://www.biophysics.org/meetings-events/annual-meeting/2027-annual-meeting/hotel-travel/hotel-information) - [Biophysical Society: student housing (deadline 4 Dec 2026)](https://www.biophysics.org/meetings-events/annual-meeting/2027-annual-meeting/hotel-travel/student-housing) - [Biophysical Society: transportation (SEPTA Airport Line, taxi, parking, Amtrak)](https://www.biophysics.org/meetings-events/annual-meeting/2027-annual-meeting/hotel-travel/transportation) - [Biophysical Society: exhibitor important dates (exhibit hall and posters in Halls A and B, exhibit hours 21 to 23 Feb 2027), checked 3 Nov 2026](https://www.biophysics.org/2027meeting/exhibits/exhibitor-information/important-dates) - [Philadelphia Parking Authority: taxicab tariffs (airport to Center City flat rate USD 32 for one passenger, USD 1 per additional passenger over 12), checked 27 Oct 2026](https://philapark.org/taxicab-tariffs/) - [SEPTA: 41 years and counting (Airport Line every 30 minutes, 5 am to midnight, weekdays and weekends; under 30 minutes to Center City), 28 Apr 2026](https://wwww.septa.org/news/41-years-and-counting/) > Markdown version of https://venuenights.com/events/biophysical-society-annual-meeting/ for AI assistants and agents. 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