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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 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.
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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 Twin 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 neighborhood

Philadelphia

Located in Center City, this apartment is adjacent to Rittenhouse Square and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like University of Pennsylvania. This apartment building welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Walnut Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Drexel University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Parc - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Colombe Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rouge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alchemy Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

253 S 20th St

The apartment features a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Bedrooms

  • 1 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 elevator

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center
  • 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 of 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-1:30 AM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24
Property Registration Number 625021

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at this apartment?

This apartment offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Center City within a short 2-minute walk of Rittenhouse Square and also 20 minutes on foot from Pennsylvania Convention Center. You'll also find Xfinity Mobile Arena and Lincoln Financial Field within a short drive.

Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at this apartment for a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay.

How far is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), which is 9.5 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), which is located 15 mi away (35-minute drive).

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