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253 S 20th St

Property class: 2
Apartment near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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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

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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

City center stay.At this Center City apartment, you'll be steps from Rittenhouse Square and within a 15-minute walk of University of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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
  • ‪Rouge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marathon on the Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

253 S 20th St

Apartment near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia
  • 1 guestroom or unit
Guest accommodations at this apartment offer washers/dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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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

  • 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.

Property payment types

American ExpressMastercardVisa

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 onsite 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 253 S 20th St to the airport?

This apartment is 9.5 mi (20-min drive) away from the Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 253 S 20th St have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does 253 S 20th St offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 253 S 20th St?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Rivers Casino (7-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at 253 S 20th St?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM.

Is there free parking at 253 S 20th St?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does 253 S 20th St have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does 253 S 20th St have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is 253 S 20th St to downtown Philadelphia?

This apartment is 0.5 mi away from Philadelphia.

253 S 20th St Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharma

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

10/10 Excellent

Signe

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

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