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The Arco powered by Sonder vs Apple Hostels Philadelphia
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Independent Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Apple Hostels Philadelphia. The Independent Hotel comes in at 85 with accolades from 11 publications such as Fodor's, BlackBook and Frommer's.
The Arco powered by Sonder
Frommer's
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1234 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $72 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This restored Georgian Revival-turned-boutique hotel sits in the heart of Midtown Village, Washington West, and the Gayborhood, atop a popular restaurant and bar."
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Reopened under new ownership in 2008, the spacious, contemporary-meets-traditional guest rooms here vary in shape and style: Choose one with exposed brick, or a fireplace, a cathedral ceiling, or a loft sleeping area.
Fodor's
"The Independent is among a handful of newer boutique alternatives to Philadelphia's big convention hotels."
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DK Eyewitness
"This sophisticated boutique hotel is housed in a restored Georgian Revival building in Center City’s hip, midtown village district."
Gayot
"Located within a fully restored Georgian-Revival building, this property is only one block away from Philadelphia's thriving performing arts district."
BlackBook
"Cozy and charming, the newest (as of August '08) Independent Hotel boasts 24 sumptuous rooms in a restored Georgian-Revival building."
Apple Hostels Philadelphia
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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."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Old City's best hostel is hidden down an alley and spans both sides of the street."
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