Apple Hostels PhiladelphiavsResidence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City
Both Apple Hostels Philadelphia and Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City are praised by writers. Overall, Apple Hostels Philadelphia ranks marginally higher than Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City. Apple Hostels Philadelphia has a TripExpert Score of 75 with recommendations from 3 publications including Frommer's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Apple Hostels Philadelphia
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 Time Out
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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
Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
 Gayot
 Fodor's
One East Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "The largest hotel in the state, and then some, the thrice-incarnated Philadelphia Marriott is high volume -- and surprisingly high service." Full review
 "Inspired views of City Hall and a position at the centre of Center City make this an appealing choice." 
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Though this hotel's higher floors have decent views in all directions, we highly recommend that you ask for a suite in the hotel's southwest corner.
 "Located right across the street from City Hall, the Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia City Center provides spacious and comfortable suite accommodations." 
 "Originally the Market Street National Bank, this building from the 1920s has a beautifully restored Art Deco facade." Full review