DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center CityvsApple Hostels Philadelphia
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City scores marginally higher than Apple Hostels Philadelphia. Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City scores 78 with accolades from 6 reviews including Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City
 Frommer's
 Fodor's
 DK Eyewitness
 Gayot
 Oyster
 Time Out
237 South Broad Street, Broad and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5686
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 
 "The Avenue of the Arts location of this hotel is good for culture seekers and families." Full review
 "The hotel's sawtooth design ensures that each room has a peaked bay window with an eye-popping 180-degree view." Full review
 "A high-rise hotel in the heart of Philadelphia on the Avenue of the Arts, this property is across from the Kimmel Center, the Academy of Music, and the Merriam Theater." 
 "Located directly across from the Academy of Music, this chain hotel finds a touch of originality in the vibrant cultural mood of its creative surroundings." 
Upper-middle-range
 "Highlights include a heated rooftop pool, a great fitness center, a sauna, a restaurant/bar, and an attached garage with parking available for a fee." Full review
 "Theater buffs can enjoy a drink at the hotel’s in-house bistro, Standing O, or breakfast on the balcony. " Full review
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
 
 "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." 
 "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
 "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
 "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
Top choice
 "The Old City's best hostel is hidden down an alley and spans both sides of the street." Full review