Apple Hostels PhiladelphiavsHampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
Apple Hostels Philadelphia and Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City - Convention Center are both recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Apple Hostels Philadelphia is preferred by most writers compared to Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City - Convention Center. Apple Hostels Philadelphia has a TripExpert Score of 75 with endorsements from 3 publications such as Frommer's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
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
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
 Frommer's
 Concierge
 Fodor's
 DK Eyewitness
 Gayot
1301 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $105/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Rooms are on par with other Hampton Inns -- not too big, not too small, nothing fancy." Full review
 "Hampton Inn is the budget member of the Hilton chain, so don't expect to see Paris anywhere near this 250-room budget lodge." 
 "This hotel bills itself as the "best value hotel in Center City"." Full review
 "Located right next to the Convention Center, this property is ideal for people attending conventions." 
 "The Hampton Inn Philadelphia Convention Center is an appealing option for those seeking a reliable and convenient downtown location."