Located in Philadelphia (Center City), Apple Hostels is within a 10-minute walk of Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center. .This family-friendly hostel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Pennsylvania Convention Center and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Rittenhouse Square.
Independence National Historical Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Museum of the American Revolution - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Independence Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Liberty Bell Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Reading Terminal Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
2nd St. Station - 3 min walk
Philadelphia Temple University Station - 6 min drive
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Oh Brother Philly - 2 min walk
Khyber Pass Pub - 2 min walk
Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks - 2 min walk
Sonny's Famous Steaks - 1 min walk
Han Dynasty - 2 min walk
About this property
Apple Hostels
Family-friendly hostel in Philadelphia
Apple Hostels offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. This Philadelphia hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a communal living room. This hostel also features a vending machine and bike storage.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle storage
Billiards/pool table
Books
Foosball table
Games
Library
Piano
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
No elevator
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
2 buildings
4 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Built in 1892
Communal living room
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 75 mi (120 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 453212
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Apple Hostels
Apple Hostels Hostel
Apple Hostels Hostel Philadelphia
Apple Hostels Philadelphia
Apple Hostels Of Philadelphia Hotel Philadelphia
Apple Hostels Philadelphia
Apple Hostels Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Apple Hostels Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Philadelphia
Apple Hostels Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Good space. Surprised we can’t play music in common space in the morning until 10am. Smell in the bedroom - unclear if from other guests or from vent/building.
Rohith
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Allan
Oct 15, 2025
Ok stay; but kind of noisy at night. Ok for a short stay.
First time in Philly and first time staying at a hostel. Met a lot of beautiful souls and long term friendships were definitely blossomed. Aner was the most chill and laid back individual, dude is very intelligent and gold laced, that goes for all the staff, everyone helped to point me in the right direction and I can’t wait to slide back up to Philly, much love to all the guests and staff at Apple Hostels! Much Love.
I LOVE this place. I mainly stay here when I come to Philly, which is often. Great and large gourmet kitchen. Large eating and social areas. Clean and large rooms. Right in downtown Philly and close to everything!
I enjoyed my stay. The bag check is helpful and it’s in a really walkable part of town. The beds could be upgraded to limit noise and movement of the bunks, but it’s great for the price. Close to transit and close to the waterfront.