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253 S 20th St

City-center apartment, steps from Rittenhouse Square

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This apartment offers a great location, putting you 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 just a short walk to public transportation: 19th St Station is 8 minutes and 15th-16th & Locust Station is 8 minutes.
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Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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Romantic Apartment, Kitchen, City View
Romantic Apartment, Kitchen, City View
Romantic Apartment, Kitchen, City View

Romantic Apartment, Kitchen, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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253 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

What's nearby

  • Walnut Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Drexel University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 20 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 35 min drive
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 44 min drive
  • Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 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

  • ‪Vernick Food & Drink - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vibrant Coffee Roasters & Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marathon on the Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Friday Saturday Sunday - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

253 S 20th St

This apartment offers a great location, putting you 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 just a short walk to public transportation: 19th St Station is 8 minutes and 15th-16th & Locust Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

Property size

    • 1 apartment

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

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

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 allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevators

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • Near a train station
  • In the city center
  • 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 does not have elevators.
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

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 to 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 onsite 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 20 minutes' walk from Pennsylvania Convention Center.

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