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The 10 Best Hostels in Philadelphia, USA

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Apple Hostels of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia within 500 metres of The Museum of the American Revolution and Independence National Historical Park. Free WiFi access is available.

At Apple Hostels of Philadelphia guests will find a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a pool table, foosball table, Xbox, free computers and iPad stations, guitars and a TV area. Laundry facilities are also available.

Súper cool place! the living room is a very nice place to rest, play, or meet people. Quinn the receptionist is a great guy!

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8.7
Excellent
3,356 reviews
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$34.91
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Set in Philadelphia, 1 km from Liberty Bell, Alina & Fanny - Philadelphia Convention Center offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 2.7 km from Philadelphia Museum of Art, 3.4 km from Temple University and 3.9 km from University of Pennsylvania. The property is 80 metres from Pennsylvania Convention Center, and within 200 metres of the city centre.

The units in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.

Location, close to everything, spacious comfortable rooms, good value for a major city.

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5.7
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211 reviews
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$82.80
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Located in Philadelphia and within 9.1 km of Temple University, Philly Coed Dorm!! 15 Min Train to Center City!! features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 11 km from National Liberty Museum, 11 km from Pennsylvania Convention Center and 11 km from Liberty Bell. Mutter Museum is 14 km away and Mann Center for Performing Arts is 15 km from the hostel.

This is a luxury looking private room and bathroom for cheap! The room was very clean, he has left mint candy and ear plugs with towels. I felt so safe here with the door having a code lock. The door was a little difficult to open, though.The bed was very comfortable, and I slept like baby. The owner made sure I had everything I needed and very caring, polite and respectful man.

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5.1
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$65
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Philadelphia

  • Avg. price/night: $197.63
    8.7
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    Great location
    Michael
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  • Avg. price/night: $122.55
    8.7
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    The localisation in the old town The facilities Such a nice hostel
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  • Avg. price/night: $208.77
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    Staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was a decent size and beds very comfy would definitely stay there again also great location to bars, restaurants and shops very easy to get around philly
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  • Avg. price/night: $186.58
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    Cheap in a great location but disappointing overall.
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    Staff was great, location is amazing and the hostel.itself is clean. We had a private room with bunk beds, room was clean and beds were comfortable Would recommend a 100%!!
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  • Avg. price/night: $122.55
    8.7
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    By far the best hostel I stayed in in North America (and also the cheapest, but still better than the expensive other ones). Especially the staff was very friendly and helpful.
    Mikel
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  • Avg. price/night: $122.55
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    I can recommend this hostel to anyone! Great location, good facilities, nice staff, price is so fair and they even organized some evening programs! :)
    Viktor
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  • Avg. price/night: $122.55
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    This is by far the best hostel I've ever been in. The staff were unreal and very accommodating. Unbelievable value for money staying here and the events each night were great for socializing with other travellers. Excellent all around.
    Cian
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    Its one of the best hostels I’ve ever been to. everyone is so friendly and whatever problem you have there will be someone to help you with a smile. The beds are very stable and I have slept better than anywhere else during my trip. There is even coffee for 1$ and free filtered water. The common rooms with billiards etc make it very easy to meet great people. Everything is easily reachable by a short walk and the area is safe too :)
    Maria
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  • Avg. price/night: $122.55
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    Location is a plus. If you expect to ride Megabus, plan ahead as you may need to use the metro to get to the bus stop. Friday free drinks event starting at 9, but runs for half an hour only. I could meet other travelers by attending the event. We headed to a couple of bars afterward. The staff allowed me to check in early - thanks! The kitchen is huge and great for cooking. I felt safe at the hostel regarding COVID-19 procedures.
    DPLopes
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