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Apple Hostels of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, within 1640 feet of The Museum of the American Revolution and Independence National Historical Park. The property offers free WiFi.

I like the location it was pretty near to everything and I can walk to Chinatown almost daily Near to the liberty bell and other locations. The staff was super nice and the kitchen was well equipped so you can cook a good meal
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Excellent
3,731 reviews
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$103.73
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Philadelphia and within 5.8 miles of Temple University, Philly Coed Dorm!! 15 Min Train to Center City!! features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Communication with the property was excellent!
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Fair
217 reviews
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$48
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $153.31
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    Good · 1,954 reviews
    Great location for visiting the sites. We were attending gig at citizens bank baseball stadium. Went via subway. Great value $10 one way for 2. came back same way.... not very safe.
    Guest review by
    Amandac65
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $137.81
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    Excellent · 3,733 reviews
    Hostel has a great location right next to Independence Hall, the staff was very nice and helpful, a nice surprise was free beer on Friday.
    Guest review by
    Artur
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $137.81
    Review score
    Excellent · 3,733 reviews
    Decent hostel in a good location. What more can you ask for from a hostel? Decent facilities, good staff, and safe bedrooms.
    Guest review by
    Luke
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $137.81
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    Excellent · 3,733 reviews
    I seriously liked everything! The best hostel i have ever stayed.
    Guest review by
    Ines
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    Good · 175 reviews
    The location was great, cheaper than being in the city center but still close enough to walk to almost everything we wanted to see. There was a friendly concierge at the front desk which added to the feeling of safety. Having a door code rather than keys really increased the convenience of the place.
    Guest review by
    Job Skinner
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $137.81
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    Excellent · 3,733 reviews
    Well located , free towel , free beer some nights , nice kitchen , good wifi , quiet and warm dormitory, cheaper than NYC, allowed to people older than 35, water refill , free tea
    Guest review by
    Anne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $137.81
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    Excellent · 3,733 reviews
    Great hostel in the very center of Philly - but in a quiet back street, so it wasn't noisy. Rooms were nice, comfy beds, each had sockets, a lamp and a shelf, a locker and some hooks. Kitchen was nice too, enough dishes and always clean. It was very social place, people were very friendly, especially on beer nights it was really easy to meet new people. Bonus points for the pool table, free to play. Staff was nice and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Pavla
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $137.81
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    Excellent · 3,733 reviews
    Great location, friendly stuff, cool equipment like instruments, etc. Quite cheap for this location.
    Guest review by
    Szymon
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $137.81
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    Excellent · 3,733 reviews
    By far the best hostel I stayed in in North America (and also the cheapest, but still better than the expensive other ones). Especially the staff was very friendly and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Mikel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $137.81
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    Excellent · 3,733 reviews
    Its one of the best hostels I’ve ever been to. everyone is so friendly and whatever problem you have there will be someone to help you with a smile. The beds are very stable and I have slept better than anywhere else during my trip. There is even coffee for 1$ and free filtered water. The common rooms with billiards etc make it very easy to meet great people. Everything is easily reachable by a short walk and the area is safe too :)
    Guest review by
    Maria
    Solo traveler

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