Apple Hostels of Philadelphia was ranked as America’s 3rd best hostel in 2009, and the highest rated HI hostel in all of North America.
NOTE: Men are not permited in the Mixed dorm room unless traveling with women. Women are always allowed in the Mixed dorm, regardless of whether they are traveling with someone or not. Private rooms may be available but are not listed on this website. Contact the hostel directly if you are interrested in booking one.
Effective the 1st of January, 2011, our rates will no longer include tax. It will be added to your bill and charged when you check in.
The hostel is in a renovated 19th century building and features central air-conditioning, a modern kitchen, free foosball table, free wii games, ....
Apple Hostels of Philadelphia was ranked as America’s 3rd best hostel in 2009, and the highest rated HI hostel in all of North America.
NOTE: Men are not permited in the Mixed dorm room unless traveling with women. Women are always allowed in the Mixed dorm, regardless of whether they are traveling with someone or not. Private rooms may be available but are not listed on this website. Contact the hostel directly if you are interrested in booking one.
Effective the 1st of January, 2011, our rates will no longer include tax. It will be added to your bill and charged when you check in.
The hostel is in a renovated 19th century building and features central air-conditioning, a modern kitchen, free foosball table, free wii games, internet kiosks and TV area.
Wireless internet, tea and coffee are all free. We have no curfew or lockout. The hostel is located in Philadelphia's Old City, surrounded by the city's main attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. In addition, the hostel is within easy walking distance of the subway, Greyhound, MegaBus and Chinatown buses. Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the Philadelphia Visitor's Center are just steps away.
Every night is a different activity. Our most popular events are the $2 ghost tours, our free wine and cheese Tuesdays, our free pasta dinner on Wednesday evenings, free pub crawl on Thursdays (preceded by by free drinks) and our Open Mic Night on Fridays.
Notes on availability: In order to avoid over-bookings, not all of our beds are available on this website. Feel free to contact us directly on +1-215-922-0222 or toll free on 1-877-275-1971 or go to applehostels.com for real-time availability. For same-day reservations you should call the hostel directly or go to applehostels.com
July 24, 2010
Enjoy FREE fireworks on five consecutive Fridays debuting Friday, August 6th through Friday, September 3rd at Philadelphia’s water front, near Benjamin Franklin Bridge. The fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. and be launched from the quay in the ...
We're just a 2 minute walk from the 2nd Street subway station. SEPTA: www.septa.org
From the Amtrak Train Station Take the blue-line subway from the train station. Get off on Second Street. Bank Street is a very small street (like an alley because it's one of the city's oldest streets) between 2nd and 3rd Street, so if you're walking up from 2nd Street towards 3rd Street, Bank Street will be on the left hand side. For more information, please visit our website at www.applehostels.com
There are many parking lots close to the hostel, but we recommend that our guests use the Ritz parking garage on 2nd Street between Chestnut and Walnut. Cost is $18 for 24 hours.
We're located in the Old City in downtown Philadelphia, less than 3 blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and just around the corner from Philadelphia's best pubs, nightclubs and restaurants. For more information, please visit www.applehostels.com
From NY City, take the MegaBus for only $1! For info go to www.megabus.com MegaBus lets you off at the corner of 6th Street and Market Street. From there, walk down Market Street towards 2nd Street, and we're just after 3rd Street. Turn right on Bank Street. The various Chinatown bus companies are located right around the corner from the Greyhound bus terminal. Go to www.buszoo.com for tickets between NY and Philadelphia, and between Washington and Philadalphia. From Greyhound Bus Station Walk on Market Street towards 2nd Street (approximately 15 minutes walking distance to the hostel). Bank Street is a very small street (like an alley because its one of the city's oldest streets) between 2nd and 3rd Streets, on the right hand side. For more information, please visit our website at www.applehostels.com
From Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Take the R1 train (follow the signs). Get off at the Market East Station. Once you exit the train, exit the platform towards 10th Street. Take Market Street towards 2nd Street (approximately 10 minutes walking distance to the hostel). Bank Street is between 3rd and 2nd Street on the right hand side. A taxi will get you from the Market East Station to the hostel for about $6 plus tip. Shuttles are also available from airport for about $10 per person plus tip. Taxis to the hostel cost about $29 plus tip. For more information, please visit our website at www.applehostels.com
July 24, 2010
Enjoy FREE fireworks on five consecutive Fridays debuting Friday, August 6th through Friday, September 3rd at Philadelphia’s water front, near Benjamin Franklin Bridge. The fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. and be launched from the quay in the ...
June 25, 2010
Philadelphia is the place to be on 4th of July. There is no other city where you can be so close to the history of this day. Visit the Independence Hall on Independence Day and catch one of the amazing events the city offers for free on 4th of July ...
June 23, 2010
Watch the games of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with us from June 11th to July 11th in our lounge! We will show all the games on our two new flat screen tvs. Join our guests from all over the world in our lounge for a real world cup experience. Go to Appl...
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McGillin's (Philadelphia's oldest bar)
Tuesdays: $5 pitchers & $0.35 wings;
Fridays + Sundays: Karaoke and $7 pitchers
website: http://www.mcgillins.com
Lucy's
Wednesdays: $1 beer; Thursdays: $0.5 beers, $1 cocktails
website: http://www.lucys215.com
Mrs. K's Koffee Shop
Get an 8% discount on your "American Breakfast" by showing your door code from Apple Hostels of Philadelphia.
website: http://www.yelp.com/biz/mrs-ks-koffee-shop-philadelphia
Philadelphia Museum of Art
First Sunday of each month: Pay what you wish all day.
website: http://www.philamuseum.org
Eastern State Penitentiary
Show your student ID and get $4 off the regular addmission or get a $1 off coupon on the website below.
website: http://www.easternstate.org/visit/coupon
Rodin Museum
Free guided tours at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
website: http://www.rodinmuseum.org
Mütter Museum
Visit the museum on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and get $2 off the general admission with the coupon on the website below. Or show your student ID and save $4 every day.
website: http://www.collphyphil.org/mutter_discount_coupon.htm
Ritz Movie Theaters
On Wednesdays all shows in the Ritz Movie Theaters are only $6.
website: http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/Philadelphia/Philadelphia_Frameset.htm
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HI - Philadelphia - Apple HostelHI - Philadelphia - Apple Hostel
Tel. 1-215-922 0222 Hostel bed capacityTotal Beds: 70 Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly): 24 hours.
Directions
Metro: We're just a 2 minute walk from the 2nd Street subway station. SEPTA: www.septa.org Train: From the Amtrak Train Station Take the blue-line subway from the train station. Get off on Second Street. Bank Street is a very small street (like an alley because it's one of the city's oldest streets) between 2nd and 3rd Street, so if you're walking up from 2nd Street towards 3rd Street, Bank Street will be on the left hand side. For more information, please visit our website at www.applehostels.com Parking: There are many parking lots close to the hostel, but we recommend that our guests use the Ritz parking garage on 2nd Street between Chestnut and Walnut. Cost is $18 for 24 hours. Location: We're located in the Old City in downtown Philadelphia, less than 3 blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and just around the corner from Philadelphia's best pubs, nightclubs and restaurants. For more information, please visit www.applehostels.com Bus: From NY City, take the MegaBus for only $1! For info go to www.megabus.com MegaBus lets you off at the corner of 6th Street and Market Street. From there, walk down Market Street towards 2nd Street, and we're just after 3rd Street. Turn right on Bank Street. The various Chinatown bus companies are located right around the corner from the Greyhound bus terminal. Go to www.buszoo.com for tickets between NY and Philadelphia, and between Washington and Philadalphia. From Greyhound Bus Station Walk on Market Street towards 2nd Street (approximately 15 minutes walking distance to the hostel). Bank Street is a very small street (like an alley because its one of the city's oldest streets) between 2nd and 3rd Streets, on the right hand side. For more information, please visit our website at www.applehostels.com Airport: From Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Take the R1 train (follow the signs). Get off at the Market East Station. Once you exit the train, exit the platform towards 10th Street. Take Market Street towards 2nd Street (approximately 10 minutes walking distance to the hostel). Bank Street is between 3rd and 2nd Street on the right hand side. A taxi will get you from the Market East Station to the hostel for about $6 plus tip. Shuttles are also available from airport for about $10 per person plus tip. Taxis to the hostel cost about $29 plus tip. For more information, please visit our website at www.applehostels.com |
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