Best Philadelphia Hostels
With a stay at Apple Hostels in Philadelphia (Old City), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Independence National Historical Park and 6 minutes by foot from Penn's Landing. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk.
Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 2,875 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: This hostel was my first time and I would highly recommended it to anyone whose nervous trying out a hostel for the first time. The staff are excellent they know so much you feel like your in good hands. I love the way the staff gives you maps, earplugs and organises themed nights. I had a great sleep the 3 nights I was here and the whole place is very clean. I loved the music on the way up the stairs to your room. There is a big kitchen and another one in the other building to use also chess, computers, instruments, sofa, xbox, tv, darts, Foosball, pool table, free coffee & tea, Free cereal. Very safe place to sleep and safe neighbourhood. Liberty bell, Independence Hall and Musuem of The American Revolution are minutes away within walking distance and shops/ restaurants always around no matter which direction you go in. Wish I was back in this city staying here again.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This is the best hostel I have ever stayed in! Clean with great amenities. The staff is super friendly and helpful, the location is AMAZING and they have planned activities every night that introduces you to others staying at the hostel and gives you something fun to do! I did the guided ghost walk tour and it was so much fun! 10/10 would stay again!
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Arrived and was able to have access to kitchen and bathrooms until room was available. The location is very central to independence hall (just a short walk). Lounge area very comfortable and welcoming. Hostel activities are a great addition.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Location and overall comfort
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This venue is very well located in the city and the syaff will help in any way they can
Excellent
9.0
Pros: I was able to accomplish what I needed to do with a lot of help from the staff. I had thought it was closer to the convention center come up at Found that I had to move after one night. In a rush I moved out and left two pairs of shoes under the bed and it was easy to call back and have them rescue them and have them waiting for me on the way to the airport while out of town
Excellent
9.6
Pros: The best stair climb I've ever had ;-) Great common area, very good location for exploring Philadelphia and catching trains
Excellent
9.6
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I had an amazing time there. Its very warm and cosy. Met some very interesting people! The hostel arranges for pub crawl every Thursday and it's a lot of fun! I was travelling solo and honestly I would just look forward to coming back to the hostel after every day.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great location and great value. You must expect a hostel
Good
7.4
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Staff, location, kitchen, games, musical instruments.
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Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 2,875 reviews
Bar
9.9
Location
9.6
Food
9.4
Value
9.1
Vibe
8.9
Service
8.8
Room
7.9
Amenities
6.2
WiFi
6.2
Breakfast
4.5
Location
9.6
Vibe
8.9
Service
8.8
Room
8.2
Amenities
5.2
WiFi
4.8
Breakfast
4.0
Location
9.7
Vibe
8.8
Service
8.7
Room
7.6
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.1
Amenities
5.6
Location
9.7
Service
8.8
Amenities
6.3
Room
7.3
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.4
10.0 Excellent
Pros: This hostel was my first time and I would highly recommended it to anyone whose nervous trying out a hostel for the first time. The staff are excellent they know so much you feel like your in good hands. I love the way the staff gives you maps, earplugs and organises themed nights. I had a great sleep the 3 nights I was here and the whole place is very clean. I loved the music on the way up the stairs to your room. There is a big kitchen and another one in the other building to use also chess, computers, instruments, sofa, xbox, tv, darts, Foosball, pool table, free coffee & tea, Free cereal. Very safe place to sleep and safe neighbourhood. Liberty bell, Independence Hall and Musuem of The American Revolution are minutes away within walking distance and shops/ restaurants always around no matter which direction you go in. Wish I was back in this city staying here again.
Cons: Nothing bad to say I had the best time. The internet I found hard to work for me other people were ok using it.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: This is the best hostel I have ever stayed in! Clean with great amenities. The staff is super friendly and helpful, the location is AMAZING and they have planned activities every night that introduces you to others staying at the hostel and gives you something fun to do! I did the guided ghost walk tour and it was so much fun! 10/10 would stay again!
Cons: Nothing, it's great!
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Arrived and was able to have access to kitchen and bathrooms until room was available. The location is very central to independence hall (just a short walk). Lounge area very comfortable and welcoming. Hostel activities are a great addition.
Cons: More room in the bathroom for personal items as there were no benches to place things on.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Location and overall comfort
Cons: No elevators :(
10.0 Excellent
Pros: This venue is very well located in the city and the syaff will help in any way they can
Cons: The lack of hooks. There is nowhere to hang a coat in the room or a towel in the bathroom.
9.0 Excellent
Pros: I was able to accomplish what I needed to do with a lot of help from the staff. I had thought it was closer to the convention center come up at Found that I had to move after one night. In a rush I moved out and left two pairs of shoes under the bed and it was easy to call back and have them rescue them and have them waiting for me on the way to the airport while out of town
Cons: I had pre-booked and pre-paid for the room for for three nights, and so I could not get any money back because it was a reduced rate. But they did give me credit for one night and actually since I don’t plan to go back to Philadelphia if you have some for a person who can’t afford an extra night you can call me and I will donate that night to Them.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The best stair climb I've ever had ;-) Great common area, very good location for exploring Philadelphia and catching trains
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: Lacks of bedside lamp's bulbs
10.0 Excellent
Pros: I had an amazing time there. Its very warm and cosy. Met some very interesting people! The hostel arranges for pub crawl every Thursday and it's a lot of fun! I was travelling solo and honestly I would just look forward to coming back to the hostel after every day.
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great location and great value. You must expect a hostel
Cons: Check in time is 4 and they can’t make exceptions
7.4 Good
Pros:
Cons: Male dorm smelled strongly of mildew
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Staff, location, kitchen, games, musical instruments.
Cons: The reservation says it's mixed room, in fact, it isn't. There're male and female floors.
With a stay at Apple Hostels in Philadelphia (Old City), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Independence National Historical Park and 6 minutes by foot from Penn's Landing. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 481 reviews
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Excellent
9.1
Pros: Comfy beds and great position in the city
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Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 481 reviews
Bar
10.0
Location
9.6
Service
9.5
WiFi
8.4
Vibe
8.3
Amenities
7.4
Room
5.0
9.1 Excellent
Pros: Comfy beds and great position in the city
Cons: Nothing much
At City House Hostel Philadelphia, we believe that just because you aren't at home, doesn't mean that you can't have a home. Whether you stay for business or pleasure, our location is a convenient, friendly place from which to experience Philly's culture and history. Down backstreets that were walked by the Founding Fathers, on cobbled corners, history waits to be discovered. But Philadelphia isn’t just a museum; it’s a living, breathing beast of a city showcasing food, art and street culture scenes to rival any other American city. City House Hostel Philadelphia is in a beautiful 19th century building, a short walk from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The interior is a tapestry of the rich working class heritage that helped make Philadelphia the first Capital of the USA. With 6 shared or private rooms set over four floors, the hostel includes an open style kitchen, chill area, and nightly guided events you'll know why Philadelphia is called the city of Brotherly Love.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 1,559 reviews
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Good
7.5
Pros: maybe an elevator for only for baggages will be ok
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Helpful staff, perfect location close to everything, equiped kitchen, coffee and tea all day, huge rooms (at least A2) and separated from others, one bathroom for each room and socket for each bed, special activity every night and free beer for happy hour.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The toilet paper was the softest thing I've ever touched.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: One of my favourite hostel experiences. The staff are so friendly and full of energy and enthusiasm. The hostel has a great social area and kitchen with activities to meet other travellers. The location is perfect, in a safe, historic area full of cafes & bars. Lots of the main sights are within walking distance too!
Mediocre
3.8
Pros: Close to downtown
Excellent
10.0
Pros: At the entrance everyone takes off their shoes. The entire hostal was clean. Everything worked.
Good
7.0
Pros: kitchen and bathrooms nice and clean.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I loved my hosts Nixon, Nya, and Wesley. They made my stay there incredible and fun! We played games and had activities that other hostels have not had. They had everything I needed and took the time to get to know all of their guests and try to remember their names. Other hostels I’ve stayed at do not have that level of engagement! As a Store Manager of over 5 years, if I had associates that reacted the way they did I would continuously give them raised each review period/each year!
I will certainly take the time to come back here with my other NC friends!! Plus, Nixon is from that area and we connected on bring from the same hometown! Very friendly experience from the guests and the hosts alike.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Its simply awesome especially the free tea/coffee 24/7 was amazing. The location is fabulous close to public transport and all general accessories are available near by including few worth seeing places like Philly river side, Liberty bell.
Okay
4.2
Pros: Location I suppose
Excellent
9.6
Pros: ~ Thanks Be To God !!! ~ I Wanna Thank You !!!
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 1,559 reviews
Location
9.7
Bar
9.4
Value
9.1
Food
9.1
Service
8.7
Vibe
8.5
WiFi
6.2
Room
5.6
Breakfast
0.9
Location
9.8
Bar
9.5
Value
9.2
Service
9.2
Vibe
8.4
Room
6.2
Location
9.6
7.5 Good
Pros: maybe an elevator for only for baggages will be ok
Cons: i need a clearly situation and save space to drink water.
9.0 Excellent
Pros: Helpful staff, perfect location close to everything, equiped kitchen, coffee and tea all day, huge rooms (at least A2) and separated from others, one bathroom for each room and socket for each bed, special activity every night and free beer for happy hour.
Cons: It is an old building, so floors creak a lot.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The toilet paper was the softest thing I've ever touched.
Cons: If you were to sit and wipe your arse all day that would be a gross waste of time.
9.0 Excellent
Pros: One of my favourite hostel experiences. The staff are so friendly and full of energy and enthusiasm. The hostel has a great social area and kitchen with activities to meet other travellers. The location is perfect, in a safe, historic area full of cafes & bars. Lots of the main sights are within walking distance too!
Cons: Nothing
3.8 Mediocre
Pros: Close to downtown
Cons: Manager not respectful checking what I am doing in the bathrooms at nighttime. I am a handicapped person there is no elevator in the building?!That is discrimination against handicapped person!!
10.0 Excellent
Pros: At the entrance everyone takes off their shoes. The entire hostal was clean. Everything worked.
Cons:
7.0 Good
Pros: kitchen and bathrooms nice and clean.
Cons: No atmosphere. A lot of old people so struggled to sleep at night with them wheezing and snoring
10.0 Excellent
Pros: I loved my hosts Nixon, Nya, and Wesley. They made my stay there incredible and fun! We played games and had activities that other hostels have not had. They had everything I needed and took the time to get to know all of their guests and try to remember their names. Other hostels I’ve stayed at do not have that level of engagement! As a Store Manager of over 5 years, if I had associates that reacted the way they did I would continuously give them raised each review period/each year!
I will certainly take the time to come back here with my other NC friends!! Plus, Nixon is from that area and we connected on bring from the same hometown! Very friendly experience from the guests and the hosts alike.
Cons: Seemed like a very low number to have only 2 showers on the floor I was on. It was intended to be used for about 15 guests I’d say. Seems like 4 showers would have been more appropriate.
Maybe when it’s renovation time, take certain initiatives into consideration?
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Its simply awesome especially the free tea/coffee 24/7 was amazing. The location is fabulous close to public transport and all general accessories are available near by including few worth seeing places like Philly river side, Liberty bell.
Cons: If they can offer free soft drinks to Muslims as they offer Beer to rest of all ( a Muslim cant drink beer/ alcohol)
4.2 Okay
Pros: Location I suppose
Cons: Lots of roommates using flashlights and loudly packing their bags past quiet hours, asked to stop but continued, right next to a very loud and bright street. Ended up leaving and sleeping in the airport instead. Absolutely miserable unless you’re more into partying than sleeping.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: ~ Thanks Be To God !!! ~ I Wanna Thank You !!!
Cons: ~ Thanks Be To God !!! ~ I Wanna Thank You !!!
At City House Hostel Philadelphia, we believe that just because you aren't at home, doesn't mean that you can't have a home. Whether you stay for business or pleasure, our location is a convenient, friendly place from which to experience Philly's culture and history. Down backstreets that were walked by the Founding Fathers, on cobbled corners, history waits to be discovered. But Philadelphia isn’t just a museum; it’s a living, breathing beast of a city showcasing food, art and street culture scenes to rival any other American city. City House Hostel Philadelphia is in a beautiful 19th century building, a short walk from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The interior is a tapestry of the rich working class heritage that helped make Philadelphia the first Capital of the USA. With 6 shared or private rooms set over four floors, the hostel includes an open style kitchen, chill area, and nightly guided events you'll know why Philadelphia is called the city of Brotherly Love.
Top tips for finding the perfect Philadelphia hostel
If you are looking for a value-for-your-money accommodation and want to stay in the heart of the city, book a hostel in Philadelphia. The cheapest way to stay in the city, with the advantage of being close to all the local attractions, Philadelphia hostels offer low-cost yet comfortable rooms for all sorts of travelers. To be central to local attractions, book a bunk in the City House Hostel in downtown Philadelphia. A 0.5 mi walk from the hostel down the cobbled streets to Independence Hall, you are right in the heart of the historic district.
If you are a couple looking for hostels in Philadelphia, City House Hostel Old City Philly is perfectly located for those who want to get a real taste of city. Situated in the historic district, it is within walking distance of a vast selection of restaurants, including sushi bars, Italian eateries, and cafes, perfect for foodie travelers. Another hostel in Old City, Apple Hostel is also suitable for couples, as it offers mixed dormitories as well as private bedrooms.
For those who want to explore the city, particularly solo travelers, Apple Hostel offers a walking tour, which is a great way to see the sights and socialize. If you want to discover Philadelphia by night, there is a free weekly pub crawl, plus the hostel has no curfew, so the main doors are unlocked all night. You can opt to stay in and relax in the community lounge or the onsite bar, where there are plenty of themed nights—perfect for making new friends.
When you look for a hostel in Philadelphia that caters to groups, check out Apple Hostel in Old City. Perfect for groups of travelers, this hostel provides a host of activities and events to enjoy with friends. From free pasta and beer nights to ghost tours and a foosball table—ideal for team bonding—the hostel offers male, female, or mixed-sex dorm rooms, depending on your group.
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