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The 10 Best Homestays in Philadelphia, USA

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All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the homestay also feature free WiFi. At the homestay, units include bed linen and towels.

It was cozy, clean and the host was very generous and considerate.

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9.3
Wonderful
66 reviews
Price from
$98
per night

All units come with air conditioning, a microwave, a toaster, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. With a private bathroom, units at the homestay also have free WiFi. At the homestay, the units include bed linen and towels.

Amazing. As soon as you open the front door you know this is something special. A complete ‘Wow’. Every need was met. Clean and I’d say underpriced. Information given by the host was simply and obviously informative, exactly what you need. Loved my stay here. Would have loved to have stayed longer.

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9.6
Exceptional
53 reviews
Price from
$136
per night

The spacious homestay has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Mutter Museum is 8.1 km from the homestay, while Philadelphia Museum of Art is 8.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport, 19 km from Artsy Hidden Gem - FREE PARKING.

Sitting area in the basement. Nice private bathroom. Cookies prepared by owner - Becca.

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9.1
Wonderful
70 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

Please note that this is homestay, living room, kitchen, bathrooms, and enclosed backyard are shared with the homeowner and other guests. Only the room is private.

Guests at the homestay can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Layefa is a very sweet hostess with a heart in the right place. This was for us the 2nd time already that we were with her. Last year (2022) was very much to our liking. Very good and fast communication which we really appreciated. Responded adequately to questions and made for a very pleasant stay. We will hopefully stay with you again in May 2024. You are a sweetheart Layefa!

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8.7
Excellent
484 reviews
Price from
$66
per night

Located within the South Philadelphia district in Philadelphia, Bedroom in thoughtfully decorated East Passyunk home (South Philadelphia) has air conditioning, a terrace, and city views. It is situated 3.3 km from Pennsylvania Convention Center and features private check-in and check-out. The homestay features parking on-site, a fitness room and a shared kitchen.

Welcoming and superb hospitality, super friendly hosts.

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8.4
Very Good
25 reviews
Price from
$74
per night

National Liberty Museum is 4.8 km from the homestay, while Pennsylvania Convention Center is 5.5 km away. The nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport, 18 km from Artsy Hidden Gem --- FREE PARKING.

Becca was great at communicating in advance of my arrival, and was super helpful to ensure my stay was enjoyable. The home was really clean & spotless, and the bed was very comfortable to sleep in. The common space was really nice and the ambience & decors around the house was very warm & homey. The bathroom was separate from the bedroom, but it is just next door over. The neighborhood seems to be going through gentrification and free parking is available if you loop around the blocks. I would definitely stay here again!

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8.9
Excellent
62 reviews
Price from
$134
per night

The air-conditioned homestay consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries, and a seating area. Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay. The property has an outdoor dining area.

This place is absolutely beautiful. The interior is furnished to the smallest detail. The beds are so comfortable - all in all it's the best accommodation we've stayed in so far. Even the area is not as bad / dangerous as we heard about before. No creepy people on the streets ^^ And we found a parking space just around the corner.

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8.9
Excellent
65 reviews
Price from
$98
per night

Cozy bedrooms at University City in Philadelphia is situated in the West Philadelphia district of Philadelphia, 1.7 km from University of Pennsylvania, 2.7 km from Philadelphia Museum of Art and 3 km from Mutter Museum. The property is set 3.1 km from Philadelphia Zoo, 3.6 km from Barnes Foundation and 3.9 km from Mann Center for Performing Arts. Pennsylvania Convention Center is 5.2 km from the guest house and Liberty Bell is 6.3 km away.

it’s a great location on a quiet block

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7.6
Good
212 reviews
Price from
$94.05
per night

Located within 1.4 km of Pennsylvania Convention Center and 1.8 km of Barnes Foundation, Alina & Fanny - Philadelphia 1210 Mt Vernon St provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Philadelphia. It is set 2.3 km from Liberty Bell and offers a shared kitchen. Temple University is 2.3 km from the guest house and Philadelphia Museum of Art is 2.4 km away.

Check-in and check-out were too simple and the facilities were clean and fragrant. The laundromat and nearby parking lot were very good and the location of the accommodation was good.

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7.7
Good
148 reviews
Price from
$94.50
per night

Set in Philadelphia, the recently renovated Private Room #3 offers accommodation 7.3 km from Citizens Bank Park and 7.6 km from Mutter Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 5.8 km from University of Pennsylvania, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.6 km from Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Mann Center for Performing Arts is 8.7 km from the homestay, while Philadelphia Zoo is 8.9 km away. The nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport, 4 km from Private Room #3.

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Review score
1 reviews
Price from
$34.20
per night

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  • Luxury Rooms near Temple U, Drexel, UPenn, and the MET
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 485 reviews

    Featuring accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning and flat-screen TV, Luxury Rooms near Temple U, Drexel, UPenn, and the MET is located 0.8 mi from Temple University and 1.6 mi from Barnes...

    Nice please and very clean. I recommend this place to stay

  • Artsy Hidden Gem ll -Free Parking ---
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 66 reviews

    Artsy Hidden Gem ll -Free Parking --- offers accommodations in Philadelphia, 2.1 miles from Temple University and 3.4 miles from National Liberty Museum.

    Really homely and parking was easier than other reviews say

  • Artsy Hidden Gem ll -Free Parking --
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 53 reviews

    Artsy Hidden Gem ll -Free Parking -- offers air-conditioned accommodations in Philadelphia.

    Fast response, clean, Christmas decoration, amenities, etc.

  • Artsy Hidden Gem - FREE PARKING
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 70 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Artsy Hidden Gem - FREE PARKING features accommodations in Philadelphia. The air-conditioned accommodation is 3.3 miles from National Liberty Museum.

    Very clean, quiet. Plenty of room for three of us.

  • Bedroom in thoughtfully decorated East Passyunk home (South Philadelphia)
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 25 reviews

    Bedroom in thoughtfully decorated East Passyunk home (South Philadelphia) is located in Philadelphia, just 2 miles from Pennsylvania Convention Center and 2.2 miles from Citizens Bank Park.

    Welcoming and superb hospitality, super friendly hosts.

  • Artsy Hidden Gem --- FREE PARKING
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 62 reviews

    Artsy Hidden Gem --- FREE PARKING offers accommodations in Philadelphia, 2 miles from Temple University and 3 miles from National Liberty Museum.

    Loved the place and the assistance from the owner!

  • Artsy Hidden Gem -- FREE PARKING
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 65 reviews

    Offering a garden, Artsy Hidden Gem -- FREE PARKING offers accommodations in Philadelphia.

    Very nice place and a super friendly host. Thank you!

  • A bedroom with your own full bathroom next to your room

    A bedroom with your own full bathroom next to your room is located in Philadelphia, just 2.3 miles from Barnes Foundation and 2.3 miles from Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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  • Cozy bedrooms at University City in Philadelphia
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 212 reviews

    Cozy bedrooms at University City in Philadelphia enjoys a location in Philadelphia, 1.7 miles from Philadelphia Museum of Art and 1.8 miles from Mutter Museum.

    it was very cozy and relatively close to the inner city

  • Alina & Fanny - Philadelphia 1210 Mt Vernon St
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 148 reviews

    Alina & Fanny - Philadelphia 1210 Mt Vernon St offers accommodations in Philadelphia, 1.4 miles from Temple University and 1.5 miles from Philadelphia Museum of Art.

    very clean, a/c was perfect, close to everything

  • Fairmount House
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the West Philadelphia district of Philadelphia, Fairmount House is one mile from Mann Center for Performing Arts.

  • Airport Xpress Guestrooms
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 99 reviews

    Airport Xpress Guestrooms enjoys a location in Philadelphia, 5.8 miles from Citizens Bank Park and 6.1 miles from Mann Center for Performing Arts.

    The convenience of just being able to go straight to room no hassles

  • Private room
    Budget options available

    Private room is located in Philadelphia, just 4.5 miles from Philadelphia Museum of Art and 4.6 miles from Barnes Foundation.

  • A Victorian home
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews

    A Victorian home is located in Philadelphia, just 1.4 miles from University of Pennsylvania and 2.9 miles from Mutter Museum. With garden views, this accommodation features a terrace.

  • Newly Renovated Guest Rooms near Transportation
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 96 reviews

    Newly Renovated Guest Rooms near Transportation enjoys a location in Philadelphia, 3.2 miles from Philadelphia Zoo and 3.5 miles from Barnes Foundation.

    the location is near the train station and it’s clean inside.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Philadelphia

  • Avg. price/night: $122.55
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,328 reviews
    Good hostel with a great common area for socialization. Hostel provides towels is an extra positive.
    Orestis
    Solo traveler
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 25 reviews
    Great host, very close to shops and the host treated me well and showed me some great shops to go around and the whole neighbourhood is great and had a noice Philly cheese steak
    Jarod
    Solo traveler
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews
    Great hosting and assistance. Nice apartment, nice decoration and facility with great location, parking garage which is very convenient. Good for 4 family members.
    Joyce Pei-Wen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $122.55
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,328 reviews
    Good hostel in general. Pleasant mood, free beer on the day we stayed in the hotel. Perfect location.
    Lesek
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $247.85
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 342 reviews
    Quaint historic building with lovely host. Very welcoming and helpful. Comfortable room , fab air conditioning and lovely breakfast.
    Paola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $223.74
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 47 reviews
    Don’t be put off by the location. Yes the neighbourhood is down market and its a little dirty but the apartment is first class. There is a corner shop 2 minutes away and we found the locals very friendly. Heaps of room for a couple with full kitchen. Easy access on checkin with excellent communication. Very clean and a very comfortable Bed. The number 47 bus stops outside the apartment and it only costs $2.50 and its 10 minutes to get to Market St in the centre of Philadelphia.
    Stephen
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 385 reviews
    Such a nice home away from home stay while working remote for the week. Had everything I needed! Staff was super friendly. Gym was really nice. Great location. Comfy bed. Full kitchen.
    Fields
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 62 reviews
    Perfect stay. The room was not very large, however enough. Comfortable bad. Clean! Bathroom was large, extremly clean, nice smell. Good quality of shampoon/contitioner/shower gel available. Remaining part of the building also very nice - in general, one of the best homestay I've been so far.
    Gabec
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $122.55
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,328 reviews
    Great hostel with friendly staff and good vibes. The events every night help create a social environment and the facilities including mini library are wonderful.
    Tishytash
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $116
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 485 reviews
    lovely host great service
    Duc Anh Thomas
    Solo traveler

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