Apple Hostels of Philadelphia — the city's cheapest beds in the heart of Old City
If you are a solo or backpacker into history on a budget, Apple Hostels is a hostel in the heart of Old City with the cheapest dorm beds in town, a 5-minute walk to the Liberty Bell, plus nightly social events.
The hostel sits on Bank Street, a small quiet lane in the heart of Old City, under a 5-minute walk to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, near the 2nd St station and budget-friendly Old City eateries. This lets backpackers see the historic sights with no transport cost.
"A bed for a few tens of dollars, yet step out to the Liberty Bell and make new friends at the nightly events."
There are dorm beds plus some private rooms, clean and well run by the standards of a highly rated hostel, with lockers and comfortable common areas. What guests praise is cleanliness above the usual hostel and a location that beats its price.
The highlight is the community vibe, with a shared kitchen and social events almost every night, like walking tours, group dinners or a pub crawl. It suits solo travellers who want to meet people, and staff are friendly with good local tips.
On value, beds start around 45 dollars, the cheapest in the city for a central Old City location. If budget is the priority and you do not mind shared dorms, this is the best-value pick in the list, giving you both location and a social scene.
One thing to know: a dorm means sharing a room and bathroom with others, with some noise possible at night. If you want privacy or absolute quiet, choose one of the private rooms here or another option in the list.
Bottom line: Apple Hostels sells a historic location, low prices and a good social vibe. If you are a solo or backpacker wanting to explore Old City cheaply and meet new friends, it fits perfectly.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Cheapest beds in the city
- ✓ Central Old City location
- ✓ Cleaner than the usual hostel
- ✓ Nightly social events
- ! Dorms mean sharing a room
- ! Possible noise at night
- ✓ 5 min walk to the Liberty Bell
- ✓ Shared kitchen to cook
- ✓ Friendly staff with good tips
- ✓ Great for solo and backpackers
- ! Shared bathrooms in some areas
- ! Not for those wanting privacy
- 💡If you want privacy — mostly dorms · Fix → book a private room here, or see Lokal/Sonder
- 💡If noise disturbs your sleep — dorms can be noisy · Fix → bring earplugs or ask for a quiet zone
- 💡If you travel as a family — hostels suit solo travellers better · Fix → see Sonder with family-friendly kitchen units
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