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TheU-BnB

3.5 star property
Apartment with free parking, near University of Pennsylvania

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Private kitchen
Floor plan
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
TheU-BnB provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deck/patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Penn Stunning Duplex Apartment

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1128 S 47th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 3 min drive
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 4 min drive
  • Drexel University - 4 min drive
  • Rittenhouse Square - 6 min drive
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Chester Ave & 47th St Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Philadelphia 49th Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wei Ghong Wei - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Knockbox Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Alif Brew & Mini Mart - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hibiscus Cafe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

TheU-BnB

Apartment with free parking, near University of Pennsylvania
Laundry facilities, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free apartment building. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
TheU-BnB offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • 3 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 23 2025 to January 22 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property provides air mattresses as extra beds.
Property Registration Number 793977

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is TheU-BnB pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at TheU-BnB?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at TheU-BnB?

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

What time is check-out at TheU-BnB?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is TheU-BnB located?

Located in University City, this apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Pennsylvania, Rittenhouse Square, and Philadelphia Museum of Art. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine are also within 2 mi (3 km). Chester Ave & 47th St Tram Stop and 48th & Chester Ave Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

TheU-BnB Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 84 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I want my money back!
When I ariveed I couldn't enter the place, because the code I was given didn’t work. I called to get assistance, but no one answered. I had to book another location for the night. I called Hotels.com the next day for assistance with a refund. When they called the property managers they received no answer as well. I had to book a third location for the weekend. I still haven't received a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Devin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
roof leaks into the bedroom while it’s raining, and there is a lot of mold around the area of the leak. the staircase up to the bedroom is falling apart
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close drive to downtown, live casino, Lincoln financial field, and Wells Fargo center. Would recommend place to stay in Philadelphia.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

don

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Staircase is ENTIRELY TOO Small. Bathroom needs to be updated. Needs more comfortable Mattress. TV system was not working properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda, Franklin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor communication with the code to enter the property. Email not received. Had to call them. Property is a tad hyped up on the website. The biggest disappointment was the BEDROOM! There was basically a COT in the room ……. that was it!!!! Not even a stand with a small lamp. The COT just was in the middle of the floor. Nothing else. If you’re staying in the city and have no plans of going outside of it, the location is perfect (however, not the best of neighborhoods). If you are going outside of the city, it’s a rather aggravating drive. I would not recommend it for that. A 1 or 2 night stay IN THE CITY is good though. Would not book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location. Very clean and comfortable. Loved the city views at night. Easy walking distance to trolley and Penn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Greenwich

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great host, would use again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good spot in West Philly
Good location. Comfy space. Very nice & helpful owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Snap

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
West Philly's Best Kept Secret - INCREDIBLE
My stay here was so enjoyable that I already miss it, I was sad to leave, and I can't wait to go back! TheU-BnB has to be West Philly's best kept lodging secret --- I normally stay in hotels but this trip opted to try something different, and I am SO glad I did! From the moment I booked, I felt completely comfortable -- the communication from the owner was immediate and detailed. I arrived in the wee hours of the morning and struggled to find parking on the street (Friday night) but I managed, and the rest of my stay it was totally doable, I was able to park very close. So much was within walking distance, as well -- the location is excellent. The apartment has been renovated very well, it's SO clean, and oh-so-charming! And perfectly affordable! I was a little nervous about the spiral staircase but I got used to it and I absolutely LOVE the vibe. (It should be noted that the bathroom is on the second level of the main floor apt, in case you struggle with stairs.) I found the bed to be super comfortable and the bedding is soft and welcoming after a long day of touring Philly. The back patio is totally private and relaxing, as well. I literally CANNOT say enough about how much I love this place, and I can't wait to go back!! THANK YOU for such an incredible experience!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Communication was excellent. Issue with number of towels and bedding resolved promptly. Property was clean and kitchen was up to date. Would like to return in better weather to use the outside amenities. Overall, the facility added to the trip at a reasonable price for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

CHUN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Gessie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was close enough to take an Uber into the main city part of Philadelphia. The bedding was very comfortable. Communication with the host was great and they messaged me throughout my stay to see if I needed anything which I appreciated. I liked that there was a full kitchen and living/dining area. The kitchen and living area is reached by a narrow spiral staircase. I only went up there a couple times but the space was nice. The spiral staircase wasn't too much of a problem for me personally, but it is something to keep in mind if you are a person with mobility issues. The price was great considering it was a full apartment to myself. Overalll I enjoyed my stay and would book here again if I stay in Philadelphia in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dolly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay there again if mattress was updated
Owner was super fast with communication which was amazing. Place was clean and beautiful. Location was not what i expected. Bed could have been more comfortable, but other than the bed, very homey. Washer and dryer was a great convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very convenient location, Dining, grocery shopping, outdoor exercising, public transportation, all within a few minutes walking distance. Overall house condition is okay. Quite old, only partially renovated. Also a bit noisy when the air conditioner or the washer is running. On the other hand, it is spacious and not pricy. The kitchen and the in-house laundry is very convenient. The stairs may be the only thing that took me a little while to get used to. Fortunately, my size is small. If you are tall and strong, this may not be a good option for you. Owner is also very nice and flexible. So I was able to do an early check in without dragging my luggage on the street for hours. Overall I like my stay here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a short Uber drive from the airport. Lots of on street parking. The unit was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Keri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an overall good stay. We walked around Philadelphia and went to a Phillies game. We rode the city-provided bikes back from the game. There is a liquor store and a corner bodega on the same block.The BnB was nice. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place, but a lock problem.
Place was clean, pleasant and well-equipped. Surprisingly quiet! Comfortable bed and good appliances. One big negative: it was VERY hard to get in. The lockbox is mechanical & doesn’t work well. Had a hard time leaving as well, same reason. He should get a digital one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place with helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lolita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the apartment was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dimitry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Was pretty good: I would rate it 4/5 because the stairs is so tiny and if you’re someone who have big thighs like I do, then I can be really annoying if you forget something downstairs, I didn’t even bring my suitcase upstairs because the stairs wouldn’t have enough space for myself and a suitcase. The fan above the bed was dusty so I wiped some parts with toilet paper, sheets had a really heavy smell so I had my friend bring me one. Used my own towel as well because I didn’t trust the cleanliness. The street parking can be really bothersome because I’m so used to having endless places to park in Florida that it became difficult to adjust, I was lucky twice that I was able to find one parking space by the church or a bit further down. Fridge was clean, downstairs looked nice, quiet neighborhood even though it’s west Philly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Weekend Roots Stay
The outside of the property wasn’t clean, it was trash and boxes that smelled outside. That wasn’t a good sight to see. Upon entering the unit, the bed had particles on it that I had to brush/ clean off. The towels in the bathroom didn’t looked clean. So, I went out and got my own. Besides that everything was ok and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Toriano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great for my weekend stay in Philly. Home away from home. There was no staff or property manager onsite but they reached out everyday to make sure everything was ok. The location was close to the attractions I wanted to see . The neighbors were nice and there was a convenient store and doughnut shop within walking distance. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe n comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022