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Last updated: October 2026

Philadelphia — Traveler Guide

Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Philadelphia

Apartments and aparthotels in Philadelphia rated 8 or higher by guests, for stays of a few weeks or a month, with the best neighbourhoods and practical tips.

Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Philadelphia

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Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Philadelphia

Our top pick for a long stay in Philadelphia is Roost East Market in Market East, rated 9.3 from 359 Booking.com reviews. Luxury Apartments by Hyatus at Central Philly is a strong alternative at 9.4.

Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Philadelphia

7 places · Checked October 2026

Roost East Market — Market East
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★ 9.3 Superb

In Market East. Booking.com puts it about 320 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 359 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.3 guest score from 359 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Luxury Apartments by Hyatus at Central Philly — Northern Liberties
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★ 9.4 Superb

In Northern Liberties. Booking.com puts it about 2.1 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 71 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.4 guest score from 71 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Stay Rafa At 2000 Spruce — Rittenhouse Square
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★ 9.2 Superb

Rittenhouse Square

Stay Rafa At 2000 Spruce

In Rittenhouse Square. Booking.com puts it about 970 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 across 91 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

  • Central
  • Apartment-style
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★ 9.2 guest score from 91 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

THE Rooftop Oasis — West Philadelphia
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★ 9.4 Superb

West Philadelphia

THE Rooftop Oasis

In West Philadelphia. Booking.com puts it about 3.2 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 52 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 9.4 guest score from 52 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Stay at Luna on N 11th St — Center City
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★ 8.9 Excellent

In Center City. Booking.com puts it about 800 m from the centre. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 294 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

  • Central
  • Apartment-style
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★ 8.9 guest score from 294 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

Luxury Apartments by Hyatus Center City — Center City
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★ 9.1 Superb

In Center City. Booking.com puts it about 800 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 52 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

  • Central
  • Apartment-style
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★ 9.1 guest score from 52 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

StayCozy at The Frankford — Philadelphia
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★ 8.8 Excellent

In Philadelphia. Booking.com puts it about 3.4 km from the centre. Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 across 408 Booking.com reviews. Listed on Booking.com as an apartment-style stay.

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★ 8.8 guest score from 408 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation

About This Guide

Philadelphia works for a few weeks if you want a big-city base for the Northeast corridor. Center City is walkable, and the region has strong rail links: 30th Street Station is one of the busiest Amtrak hubs in the country, with trains to New York, Washington and beyond. Winter is cold but rarely extreme.

Best neighbourhoods for a longer stay

  • Rittenhouse Square and Center City: Groceries, cafés, restaurants and transit on foot, and the widest range of furnished apartments.
  • University City: Close to 30th Street Station, with a university-district feel, plenty of cafés and quick transit into Center City.
  • Old City and Society Hill: Historic streets with parks and the waterfront, quieter in the evening, close to the sights.

Good to know

  • You can live in Center City without a car. SEPTA subway, buses and regional rail cover most trips.
  • 30th Street Station is the Amtrak hub for day trips to New York or Washington.
  • Winter streets can be icy after snow. Bring proper footwear.

How we picked: these are apartments and aparthotels in Philadelphia rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, so you usually get a kitchen and more space for a longer stay. Checked in October 2026.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a car in Philadelphia?

No. In Center City and nearby neighbourhoods, walking and public transit cover most needs. A car is more useful for trips outside the city.

How cold does Philadelphia get in winter?

December highs average about 8°C (46°F) and lows about -1°C (31°F). Snow is modest, around 9 cm in an average December.

How easy is it to travel from Philadelphia to New York?

Very. Amtrak runs frequent trains from 30th Street Station, and regional trains and buses also serve New York and other cities.

Which hotel in this guide has the best guest score?

Luxury Apartments by Hyatus at Central Philly has the highest score of the places in this guide for a long stay: 9.4 out of 10 from 71 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).

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