When you stay at this apartment, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Rittenhouse Square and University of Pennsylvania. Washers/dryers and free WiFi are offered in all apartments. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 19th St Station is 8 minutes and 15th-16th & Locust Station is 8 minutes.
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Drexel University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 20 min drive
Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 35 min drive
Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 44 min drive
Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 44 min drive
Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer) - 50 min drive
Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 18 min walk
30th St Station - 18 min walk
Philadelphia University City Station - 23 min walk
19th St Station - 8 min walk
15th-16th & Locust Station - 8 min walk
Walnut Locust Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Parc - 4 min walk
Vernick Food & Drink - 3 min walk
Alchemy Coffee - 5 min walk
Marathon on the Square - 2 min walk
La Colombe Coffee Roasters - 4 min walk
About this property
253 S 20th St
When you stay at this apartment, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Rittenhouse Square and University of Pennsylvania. Washers/dryers and free WiFi are offered in all apartments. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 19th St Station is 8 minutes and 15th-16th & Locust Station is 8 minutes.
At a glance
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Property size
1 apartment
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age – 24
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 24
PETS
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Laundry
Washer/dryer
Laundry detergent
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet friendly
USD 100 per accommodation per stay
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
No lifts
Services and conveniences
Guidebooks/recommendations
Iron/ironing board
Virtual front desk
Location highlights
Near a train station
In the city centre
In the historical district
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)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 300
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
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.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 625021
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
253 S 20th St Apartment
253 S 20th St Philadelphia
253 S 20th St Apartment Philadelphia
Frequently asked questions
Does 253 S 20th St offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, 253 S 20th St does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at this apartment?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at this apartment?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at this apartment.
What are the check-in and check-out times at this apartment?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around 253 S 20th St like?
253 S 20th St is in Center City, a short 8-minute walk from 19th St Station and 14 minutes' walk from University of Pennsylvania.
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Nice neighborhood. Clean apartment. Please be aware apartment is on 3rd floor. Steps are steep!
Sharma
Sharma, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Lejligheden ligger optimalt i forhold til seværdigheder, butikker, coffeeshops osv.
Den var rummelig, ren og veludstyret. Vi håber at komme tilbage!