Philadelphia Hostels - Hostels are a great alternative to hotels; you can save a lot of money by hostelling instead of staying at a hotel. While you may lose some of the amenities that you would find while staying at a hotel such as swimming pools, coffee maker in room and possibly a private room, depending on the hostel you stay at. Do not let this lack of luxury bias you against the hostel, you can meet wonderful people in hostels, people you most certainly would not have met in other places. This is a great place for a person with a sense of adventure, or a person on a tight budget.

Philadelphia Hostels are definitely not the place for you if you value your privacy before all else, or if you need certain amenities that only hotels offer. I would definitely not recommend a hostel if you are traveling on business or if you are traveling with someone who is older. Worried about getting to the hostel and finding that it is all full for the night? Never fear now you can book your hostel in advance on the phone or via the internet. If you have special needs, for example if one of your traveling companions is mobility impaired you will want to mention this to your hostel of choice when you book. That way your companion is comfortably accommodated and you avoid annoying situations like walking up spiral stairs to the fifth floor or getting the top bunk.

Bank Street Hostel
The Bank Street hostel is located at 32 S. Bank Street. You can contact them via phone at (215)922-0222, by Fax at (215)922-4082 or by e-mail at thebankstreethostel@hotmail.com. This hostel had 70 beds, all gender separated and in dorm style. Prices run between 18 and 21 dollars, and you can book online at www.hiusa.org.

Philadelphia International Youth Hostel - Chamounix Mansion
Chamounix Mansion is located inside Fairmount Park. You can contact them by phone at 2518713676 or by e-mail at Chamounix@philadelphiahostel.org. This historic houses rates run from 15 to 18 dollars a night.

Anam Cara Apartments
You can find the Anam Cara Apartments at 7916 Ardleigh St, Chestnut Hill . These apartments have a 7 day minimum stay but each apartments have several amenities including individual kitchens, bathrooms, phones and cable tv/vcr. You can reserve a room online at www.bookhostels.com

International House
You can find international house at 3701 Chestnut Street. To get information you can contact them online at www.ihousephilly.org , by telephone at +1 (215) 387-5125 or by fax at +1 (215) 895-6535. Rooms run about 6$ a night, you will want to make advance reservations.