Budget-savvy travelers in Philadelphia can find clean, comfortable lodging, even in the heart of this bustling historic city. Hotels, hostels and neighborhood inns offer a reasonably priced place to spend the night after an active day in the City of Brotherly Love. Many offer easy access to Philly's historical attractions in Old City, museums in Center City and Rittenhouse Square, as well as neighborhood parks and cultural events.
At the Apple Hostel, guests stay in no-frills dormitory rooms, private rooms or semi-private rooms. Some rooms have their own bathrooms, but most travelers use shared facilities on each floor. Guests have access to free coffee, tea, Foosball, Wii games and billiards. Complimentary kitchen facilities, washers, dryers and a TV lounge are included. The hostel offers discounts for online reservations and Hostelling International members. Apple is in Old City, inside a 140-year-old factory building convenient to tours, museums and other sights of interest.
Apple Hostel
32 South Bank Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
877-275-1971
bankstreethostel.com
The Gables, a Victorian-style bed and breakfast in University City, has 10 rooms, including eight with their own bathrooms. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast, free parking, a snack pantry, a video library and a shared computer. The Philadelphia trolley and other transportation stops in front of the house for easy access to Philadelphia attractions and the University of Pennsylvania, just eight blocks away.
The Gables
4520 Chester Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-662-1918
gablesbb.com
The recently modernized Alexander Inn has 48 non-smoking rooms with private bathrooms and Internet access. Guests receive a complimentary breakfast, fresh fruit and snacks, discounted parking, use of computers and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers standard rooms with one twin, queen or king bed; premium corner rooms have two double beds, a refrigerator and a sitting area. Alexander Inn is an easy walk from Antique Row, South Street and Independence Hall.
Alexander Inn
12th and Spruce Sts.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-923-1004
alexanderinn.com
