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253 S 20th St

Property class: 2

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living room with a sofa and a large abstract painting.
A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window on the right.
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the wall.
A kitchen with a long island counter, bar stools, a wooden dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A bathroom with a large window, white tiled walls, a shower curtain, and a towel hanging on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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253 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Place, Walnut Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living room with a sofa and a large abstract painting.

Romantic Apartment, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Romantic Apartment, Kitchen, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Philadelphia

This apartment puts you in the heart of Philadelphia, steps from Rittenhouse Square and within a 15-minute stroll of University of Pennsylvania. .Apartment features a washer/dryer, free WiFi and an iron/ironing board.
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What's nearby

  • Walnut Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Drexel University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 8 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 18 min walk
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parc - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Colombe Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rouge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marathon on the Square - ‬2 min walk

About this property

253 S 20th St

  • 1 guestroom or unit
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers washers/dryers and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: USD 100 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 300
  • Cleaning fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 625021

Property is also known as

253 S 20th St Apartment
253 S 20th St Philadelphia
253 S 20th St Apartment Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 253 S 20th St?

253 S 20th St offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does 253 S 20th St have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 253 S 20th St?

No, 253 S 20th St does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 253 S 20th St?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

253 S 20th St Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice neighborhood. Clean apartment. Please be aware apartment is on 3rd floor. Steps are steep!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
When doing the final check-in you are required to put a very high refundable deposit on your charge, not the amount listed on the Hotels.com site, or you can chose to pay a non-refundable amount of a much smaller amount. I am sure most people chose the smaller option because it is a bit concerning to have such a high deposit especially as it was not the disclosed amount. It makes you worry they may not refund the deposit. It would be extremely hard to recover a deposit if they chose to withhold it. I felt like they totally wanted you to worry about this, and just give them the non-refundable smaller amount. Also, I asked if I could drop my bags off early or get into the room early and I was told it was ready and not a problem to go early. I then went to complete the property check-in, which you complete just before they give you the door code, and I had to pay an additional charge for arriving early. The amounts for the charges is not listed on my review because it is Hotels.com policy that no prices or amounts be mentioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lejligheden ligger optimalt i forhold til seværdigheder, butikker, coffeeshops osv. Den var rummelig, ren og veludstyret. Vi håber at komme tilbage!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025