Apple Hostels PhiladelphiavsWyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Apple Hostels Philadelphia and Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District scores marginally higher than Apple Hostels Philadelphia. Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District comes in at #27 in Philadelphia with endorsements from 6 reviewers including Frommer's, Time Out and DK Eyewitness.
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
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
 Frommer's
 DK Eyewitness
 Gayot
 Fodor's
 Oyster
 Time Out
400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
 "This eight-floor Holiday Inn, with its line of international flags outside, is easy to find and offers lickety-split access to all your major historic sites." Full review
 "Its excellent and convenient location – one block from Independence Mall and within walking distance of the Market Street shopping area – make it a popular destination for tourists." 
 "An excellent location makes this simple hotel stand out." 
 "This eight-story hotel sits within what is billed as the country's "most historic square mile," within a block and a half of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "The upper-middle-range Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District is a 364-room chain hotel with business- and family-friendly amenities." Full review
 "Its location in Historic Old City makes this Wyndham the perfect place to stop for sightseeing travelers." Full review