Apple Hostels PhiladelphiavsAKA Rittenhouse Square
Both Apple Hostels Philadelphia and AKA Rittenhouse Square are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, AKA Rittenhouse Square is the choice of most writers compared to Apple Hostels Philadelphia. AKA Rittenhouse Square comes in at 81 with accolades from 8 sources including Time Out, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Apple Hostels Philadelphia
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Time Out Frommer's
Lonely Planet
32 Bank Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $19/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Business Center
Rough Guide "Friendly hostel wedged between Independence Hall National Park and Old City, with bunk beds from $30, some private rooms and free games, tea and coffee. No curfews."
Frommer's "Cash-strapped visitors to Philly are in luck, because this stalwart hostel is planted right in the heart of Old City, just a few blocks from the marquee sights of Independence National Historic Park." Full review
Time Out "Male, female and coed dorms and eight private rooms which feature a queen-sized bed and bunk beds or two sets of bunk beds with a private living area." Full review
Frommer's "Cash-strapped visitors to Philly are in luck, because this stalwart hostel is planted right in the heart of Old City, just a few blocks from the marquee sights of Independence National Historic Park—the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and all the rest—and right in the middle of the neighborhood's picturesque cobblestoned streets lined by restaurants, art galleries, bars, boutiques, and colonial-era sights" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Old City's best hostel is hidden down an alley and spans both sides of the street." Full review
AKA Rittenhouse Square Frommer's
Star Service
Zagat
Fodor's
Gayot
Travel + Leisure Time Out Lonely Planet
135 South 18th Street, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $156/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Chic and modern, this all-suites space is a rare, independent find, just a half a block from Rittenhouse Square. Large, comfortably furnished...suites tend to book far in advance." Full review
Star Service " Rittenhouse Square is Philadelphia's most prized address for locals, and the talented team of staffers does a good job of making guests feel at home." Full review
Zagat3.5
"Belying the beaux arts facade, this extended-stay's "sleek", "minimalist" environs appeal to business travelers and vacationers who groove on "roomy", "apartment-style" suites."
Fodor's "Though steps away from the popular park and surrounding shopping, the AKA Rittenhouse Square operates in a below-the-radar fashion favored by visiting actors and athletes." Full review
Gayot "AKA Rittenhouse Square satisfies the needs of Philadelphia business and leisure travelers who are looking for upscale accommodations for stays a week or more."
Travel + Leisure "In a 12-story beaux arts building, this extended stay property offers furnished luxury apartments in one of the city’s best neighborhoods." Full review
Time Out "Choose from one of 78 studio, one- and two-bedroom suites (with full kitchens) at the 12-story AKA Rittenhouse, available for both short and extended stays." Full review
Lonely Planet "Its chic minimalist style has bags of appeal and there's the well-regarded a.kitchen+bar on the ground floor, should you need a meal or drink." Full review
