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Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near University of Pennsylvania

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Queen Studio with Kitchenette (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, electric kettle, toaster, freezer
Queen Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4003 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • University of Pennsylvania
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Queen Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Studio with Kitchenette (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Queen Studio with Kitchenette (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 399 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Accessible Queen Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

University City stay.Your stay at this University City guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Museum of Art. Rittenhouse Square and Pennsylvania Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Drexel University - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • 40th St. Station - 2 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 3 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trieu's Chinese Food Truck - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪U-Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Delhi Indian Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia

4-star guest house near University of Pennsylvania
Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Philadelphia guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)).

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 350.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 915510

Property is also known as

Niche
Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia Guesthouse
Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia to the airport?

Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia is 10.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia.

Does Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia offer free breakfast?

Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (8-min drive) and Rivers Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia have a pool?

Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia does not have a pool.

Does Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia to downtown Philadelphia?

Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia is 2 mi away from Philadelphia.

Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wesley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

LaRhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So the site itself was nice, but my stay was full of issues for what I was paying per night. Although customer service was prompt and responsive, they didn’t offer accommodations until I mentioned it. My first room had a really bad water leaks from the room above (I had to use a trash can to catch the water and towels). Once I reported this, maintenance came the next day and of course the leak never revealed itself so they were unable to repair. If I had not requested to move I would’ve stayed the entire stay in that room. The next room had a huge roach in it and putty all in the shower from previous repairs (it looked like a bunch of soap clogging the drain) and neither rooms had heat, and unfortunately I was there during this weird May cold front we experienced. Although my stay wasn’t the best I would probably still recommend Kasa for people looking for something quick and in a decent area, as long as they can walk up steep stairs!
Shower
Trashcan I used.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denzel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never got the Cancellation

We never got to check in… apparently they sent an email that I never received. Please request a refund! Not sure who they sent the email to but it clearly doesn’t state where the original email was sent, I’ve checked every inbox and never received anything, even if I searched for the email that forwarded me the cancellation email
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhenbang

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boutique hotel in West Philly

No frills and easy access to the room. Room was clean and had modern amenties. Location at 40th and Chestnut was perfect. Note there is no hotel staff on site but everything is done via text. I only wish they bad luggage storage after check out but otherwise an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location and pleasant. Problems: air conditioner condensation dripped all over the kitchen counter and onto the floor, making it unsanitary and unsafe. They need to put a drain in. Also, steep stairs are difficult for me and they were not shown in the site info before booking. Other than this, room was nice. Bathroom was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!!! I wanna book all the time now
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing stay. Clean and cozy. It’s located in an ideal spot in the city. Would highly recommend. We’ll be booking again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

wilbert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron, Warren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
na
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space is very nice, modern and clean. It is a walk up, so if you have luggage you need to be prepared to go up steep stairs as there is no elevator. They were very responsive to my questions and concerns. It is conveniently located to the University of Pennsylvania. It is in a generally safe area, but it is not an area you want to venture too far by yourself at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Weichen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice and clean. However, the stairway is very narrow, making it hard to move my luggage up and down the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Niche is simple, easy and well priced. No frills but has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good

Nice and quite place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

A literal party wall

Industrial chic recently renovated. A bar with music into the wee hours is adjacent to the bedroom. If you like eavesdropping on bar patrons and dancing to your favorite reggae beats, the bedroom is a prime spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Souranil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mengxi

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
An awesome location if you’re visiting Penn campus, easy walk, lots of food, groceries & Starbucks right there. Street parking is easy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very nice and clean, however the lock on the door was loose but still functioned and the only amenity was a fridge which was good for storing snacks and a coffee maker that did not work. Other than those two things I found the place very chic clean and safe and the local area very nice. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great short stay.

Very good experience room was nice a cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Do not stay here if you want to sleep.

Misery from start to finish. Bar downstairs blasts music non-stop - Niche pretends to care but does nothing that makes a difference. YOU CANNOT "SLEEP" HERE - which is all we wanted the place for... We reserved at the last minute as we were driving several hours to Philadelphia. Unfortunately after we reserved thru hotels.com (and pre-paid for both nights), we were sent emails that we did not see while driving for 5 hours. We arrived expecting to have information about how to enter the property, instead we had an email demanding that we immediately send a deposit worth more than the hotel rooms - and which was NEVER mentioned on hotels.com. (Bad on them too). Niche also wanted photos of my ID & credit card - even though I had already paid for the room and was not about to send that info over the internet. It took 45 minutes of phone calls to deal with their requirements while we were exhausted and dying to use the bathroom. Finally got in .... Room is ok, basic, one cup in the entire room. Cheap amenities... We were immediately assaulted by insanely loud music ... unfortunately music was louder when we came back to go to bed. Both nights we were kept up by loud music - niche offered a different room, but we had already settled in and I don't think it would make a difference - the music was overwhelming. The problem is cheap windows and a bar downstairs that doesn't care. (I did ask that they turn the outside speakers down).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Anne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious apartments/rooms, very clean. Good location.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022