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Apple Hostels of Philadelphia Reviews

32 Bank Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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90%Overall Rating

From 146 ratings
  • 88%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 92%Staff
  • 87%Atmosphere
  • 88%Cleanliness

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97%

The Hostel is very central and you can walk everything in the city. The staff was very friendly and let us check in a little bit earlier. The room is big, but for my surprise very quit and with comfortable beds. Everything was clean and I am full satisfied. The only thing that could be better, if they would offer breakfast during the week and if you could calculate the heat in the room. It was very warm. But all in all a very good hostel which I can recommend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

Great staff, everyone was helpful and friendly. The hostel is well set up and clean. I definitely recommend it.


70%

They take a price advantage because only there are there in the town.

Owner Comment (Show)
I'm sorry to hear that you feel that way Alfredo, and I'm a bit puzzled by it since we are the lowest-priced HI hostel in any downtown setting on the East Coast. We're also one of the highest rated hostels in North America and we don't "nickel and dime" you like so many other hostels do. Every night we have free food or free alcohol and have a free breakfast every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. We have free wifi throughout the building, free luggage storage, a free foosball table, free Nintendo Wii, a free pub crawl and our walking tours are only $2.

83%

It's in a very good location, especially if you're going to Philly for the history/culture. There are plenty of bars/restaurants nearby if that's your taste. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and gave great advice in terms of getting a 'Philly Cheese Steak.' There are plenty of bathrooms, which are regularly cleaned, and a huge kitchen. It's a bit pricey for Philly, but they give free beer on movie nights, so can't complain too much.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Very friendly and helpful staff, everything was super clean, just great!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Apple hostel is definititely the best hostel I have ever stayed at. The staff is really friendly, it is located within walking distance of all the major tourist sites and all facilities are really clean. There are many beds in the dorms but there is also enough privacy. There are more than enough showers and they are always warm. They organise heaps of activities so it is really easy to meet people and the atmosphere is great. I definitely recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Everything was really good. One comment: shared rooms should be smaller (less than 16 beds), people tend to be very noisy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Nice hostel in a great location, would definitely recommend staying here when in Philly.


97%

Really nice hostel. Staff were all helpful and left you to your own devices. Excelent common room and kitchen and not too many rules and regulations. Would definitlwy stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Great staff Great fun Dorm was huge but no excessive noise or crowding, actually pretty spacious. Annoying that lights are controlled by staff and don't get activated until late morning as i generally sleep in late due to the lack of natural light coming in. Would definitely stay again.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 15 Jan 2013
  • Noneslee
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (14 reviews)


100%

Feel at home , it's the feeling that I had at Apple Hostels. Everything well explained by the staff , very secure , a nice kitchen , vending machines and an incredible schedule at the Lounge. I went in a ' Movie Night with Free Beer' , and it was very good to meet people from different parts of the world, it was a good time. The rooms are comfortable, every clean and the bathrooms are good too. They have a big schedule to make sure the fun of the customer, I strongly recommend !!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

I had a great time at Apple Hostel. The staff was really helpful, specially Tim who was really fun to be with. Overall, the hostel is very clean, nice and has great daily activities. I would definitely go there again and recommend it to my friends.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


70%

it was quite good to stay there, but considering a lot of beds, I guess more than 20, in one room and no breakfast offer, the rate is fairly expensive..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

The service was very satisfying. The staffs were very helpful and the hostel is very nice and imaginative...love it very much

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Very good!


60%

I was forced to cancel but am leaving a mediocre review for their HW listing. Listing fails to clearly state that it is NOT OPEN TO U.S. CITIZENS UNLESS YOU ARE A STUDENT. I do not question their right to make this restriction, only that it is buried deep in their entry. You have to read every word of the description to figure it out. This should be at the TOP of the entry. I wasted my time and money be reserving based on a casual reading. Only just before travelling did I read the details.


93%

This hostel was a bit different as it was a gigantic room with around 14 bunk beds. That said though, it was still extremely spacious. Had lockers, a common room with tv, wii, a guitar (which was great as it was pouring outside!). i was lucky enough to go on free dinner night, so alot of mixing with everyone else :-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Very well located, safe, friendly helpful staff, nice common area, very clean rooms and bathrooms. The free pasta meal on Wednesday is a very good idea. Big downside : in high season, a man will have a hard time getting a bed since he can only sleep in a male dorm. Mixed dorm are available only if he comes with a woman. Weird logic : if a woman is scared to have a man in her dorm (?!), what is the difference if he comes with a woman (who could actually be just a friend) ?

  • Globetrotter
  • 25 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 25-30
  • (82 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Renaud, we're happy that you enjoyed your stay! Here's the logic behind our mixed dorm room: First, we have more showers for women than we do for men, so if we filled our mixed dorm room with men all the guys would be complaining about having to wait for a shower. Second, while you may find it very pleasant to be the only guy in a room full of women, many women do not share this fantasy of being the only woman in a dorm room full of men. It is not about women being "scared", it's a question of comfort. Women booking into our mixed dorm room can be assured that they will be only sharing the room with other women or women traveling with their friends, brothers or boyfriends (ie, no creepy guys). The dorm room also has a female-only bathroom with showers. Men have to use the bathrooms and showers located in the hallway.

93%

Very clean hostel located in walking distance from most tourist attractions.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Female, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


100%

very nice place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


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