About

This German and Canadian-owned hostel is located on a quiet street in the heart of Old City. Less than 50 meters from Independence National Historical Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and less than 1 mile from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, this international hostel has great amenities such as free wireless internet, a free iPad station, free Xbox One games, free billiards table, lounge, piano and fully equipped kitchen.

Each bed has its own reading light, two electrical outlets and USB charging ports. There is central air conditioning throughout the building, as well as on-site laundry facilities and free luggage storage.

Meet fellow travelers each evening while enjoying either free beer or free mixed drinks every night. Our $5 Ghost Tour is very popular!

This is the only hostel in downtown Philadelphia that meets or exceeds Hostelling International's standards.

Included in your stay with us:

Free tea all day
Free wireless internet
Free bed linens
Free day-storage of luggage after check out
Free open bar and pub crawl every Thursday
Free: either beer or mixed drinks every night
Free billiards table
Free foosball table
Free Xbox One
Free iPad station with printing capability
$5 walking tours!
Central air-conditioning throughout our building
On-site laundry facilities with free detergent
Fully-equipped humongous guest kitchen
Large lounge for socializing!
Security lockers for each guest
No extra fees for using your credit card
No curfews
No lockouts

Please note:

We are chartered as a resource for students and foreign travelers. Due to our limited amount of space, we require that upon check-in each guest must provide a valid foreign passport. US residents must present government-issued ID showing that you live outside a 40-mile radius of Philadelphia.

You must be 18 years of age or older unless accompanied by a parent or a school-appointed chaperone. Children under 12 years of age are not permitted in our dorm rooms, no exceptions. Children under 5 years of age are not permitted in our private rooms.

There is a 14-day maximum stay per 12 month period for all of our guests.

We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo and debit cards.

It should also be noted that you are not viewing the Apple Hostels website, but that of a booking agency.

State and municipal hotel tax totaling 15.5% for private rooms and 8% for dorm beds is not included in the price.

Please note: Check-in from 4pm to 6am. However, you can arrive as early as 7 am to use all of our facilities including free luggage storage.

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Coworking Space
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.1Superb(4540)
  • Value for Money
    9.0
  • Security
    9.4
  • Atmosphere
    9.1
  • Cleanliness
    8.7
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    9.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Apple Hostels of Philadelphia offers a fantastic location in the historic district, making it easy to explore the city's attractions. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, the cleanliness of the facilities, and the social atmosphere, with many activities and free drinks available. It's a great choice for solo travellers and those seeking a vibrant, budget-friendly stay.

Stayed in Oct 2026
6.6
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Rachelle
Female, 31-40, USA
The beds are metal and make a lot of noise. I could feel the metal springs on the mattress and I’m a small girl. Transients were allowed to check in at night so we left for safety reasons and they didn’t offer a refund for our second night. Otherwise location was amazing.
Stayed in Sept 2026
8.9
L
Liana
Female, 31-40, USA
Warm and pleasant atmosphere cultivated by guests and staff alike. Sitting in the lounge in the evening and sipping tea while chatting with the guys playing pool was a highlight of my trip.
Stayed in Sept 2026
9.7
V
Val
Female, 31-40, Canada
This is a nice hostel! With social activities happening everyday to meet other people. Free beer and mixed drinks everyday. Also a five dollar ghost tour. I enjoyed my stay here. My only recommendation is making the beds prior to guests checking in. The beds also have no curtains. I received a note while I was out that I needed to make the bed or I would be charged a 10 dollar cleaning fee. I really think you guys can make guests bed beforehand! Many other hostels do this! Overral it was good
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Location

33 S Bank Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Philadelphia, USA
1.7km from city centre