Chestnut Hill HotelvsApple Hostels Philadelphia
Both Chestnut Hill Hotel and Apple Hostels Philadelphia are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Apple Hostels Philadelphia is preferred by most writers compared to Chestnut Hill Hotel. Apple Hostels Philadelphia ranks #29 in Philadelphia with recommendations from 4 sources such as Time Out, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Chestnut Hill Hotel
8229 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
From $159/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1891, this historic hotel is situated along the cobblestoned streets of Germantown Avenue."
Fodor's
"There's nothing particularly fancy about the environs, but there's nothing missing, either—every room has a refrigerator, flat-screen television, and coffeemaker. " Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Charm is the name of the game at this historic boutique property in beautiful Chestnut Hill." Full review
National Geographic
"Chic, upper-class neighborhood, nine miles (14 kilometers) north of Center City with charming, pedestrian-friendly mix of retail and restaurants; next door to Thursday-through-Saturday farmers market." Full review
Time Out
"Each of the 36 rooms is unique, including the four in the nearby Carriage House, which delights guests with reclaimed wooden doors and seasonal fireplaces." Full review
Apple Hostels Philadelphia
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." Full review
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." Full review
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—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
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Old City's best hostel is hidden down an alley and spans both sides of the street." Full review