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Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia

4.0 star property
Guesthouse within easy reach of University of Pennsylvania

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Exterior
Staircase
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) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
When you stay at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Pennsylvania and Rittenhouse Square. Also, Drexel University and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 40th St. Station is steps away and 36th St Portal Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (1)

  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Washer/dryer
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Mini-fridge
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
$119 nightly
The total price is $137
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 399 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 400 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4003 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

What's nearby

  • Drexel University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 23 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 38 min drive
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 45 min drive
  • Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 55 min drive
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 21 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 22 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 23 min walk
  • 40th St. Station - 2 min walk
  • 36th St Portal Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Lancaster Ave & 40th St Tram Stop - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saxbys Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 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

When you stay at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Pennsylvania and Rittenhouse Square. Also, Drexel University and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 40th St. Station is steps away and 36th St Portal Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 915510

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (8-min drive) and Rivers Casino (9-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia like?

Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia is a short 2-minute walk from 40th St. Station and 11 minutes' walk from Drexel University.

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Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Elevator
Business
Live music
Luggage
Walking
Apartment

Reviews

10/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

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!
3-night trip

2/10

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
2-night trip

10/10

Nice and quite place
3-night trip

10/10

The Niche is simple, easy and well priced. No frills but has everything you need!
2-night trip

8/10

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2-night trip

10/10

The place is nice and clean. However, the stairway is very narrow, making it hard to move my luggage up and down the stairs.
2-night trip

4/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

Nice
2-night trip

4/10

3-night trip

8/10

4-night trip

10/10

An awesome location if you’re visiting Penn campus, easy walk, lots of food, groceries & Starbucks right there. Street parking is easy
3-night trip

8/10

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.
4-night trip

10/10

Very good experience room was nice a cozy.
2-night trip

2/10

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).
2-night trip

8/10

Great spacious apartments/rooms, very clean. Good location.
9-night trip

4/10

The blinds were broken.
4-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

Really great people with a great apartment to stay in, would for sure recommend.
2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

Great location, responsive booking, etc., will definitely be staying here again! The area is totally walkable, easy parking, it's right by Penn but also just a normal neighborhood.
2-night trip

6/10

Loved the apartment. Hated the onerous pre-checkin process and requirements. Not worth a short stay. Also note there’s no elevator and the stairs are steep, so not for everyone.
4-night trip