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Office of University Housing is responsible for handling applications for students who want to live on-campus. They also assist students with off-campus housing. See h
ttp://www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/housing/off-campus-living/ for assistance with off campus housing. Note that some of these residences are actually located on Temple's main campus/
You must check with that office for details concerning availability, dates for "move-in", etc. If you are unable to find on-campus housing, or plan to arrive before the scheduled "move-in" date you can try any of the following resources.
The most important this of all is that you make sure you have housing from the very first night that you will be in Philadelphia. There is no temporary housing available for students who arrive without housing arranged.
If you have an apartment you want to lease or sublet, please post it on our Facebook page. Please see http://www.facebook.com/groups/2348023992/#!/groups/2348023992/?notif_t=group_r2j
We also have information on neighborhoods at http://www.temple.edu/provost/international/ielp/housing/off-campus.html
Bed and Breakfasts - Hostels
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Antique Row Bed & Breakfast $
341 S. 12th St., 19107 Phone: (215) 592-7802; Fax: (215) 592-9692.
European-style B&B situated in 180-year-old townhouse on tree-lined street just off historic Antique Row. Very civilized, affordable ($45-$100 plus tax) accommodations. Spacious, comfortable, attractive rooms offering cable TV and full breakfast. Short walk to the Convention Center, historic sites, cultural attractions, South Street business and theater districts, and local hospitals. Also fully furnished flats ideal for longer stays - daily, weekly, monthly.
Bank Street Hostel $
32 S. Bank Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Tel:(215) 922-0222 Fax: (215) 922-4082
manager@bankstreethostel.com www.bankstreethostel.com
Located on Bank Street in downtown Philadelphia between 2nd and 3rd Street, off Market Street. $16 for members & $19 for non-members with a $2 extra charge for bed sheets for the first night (no weekly or monthly rate)... All 70 beds are dormitory style and are separate for men and women. In summer sometimes men and women are mixed on the 3rd floor dormitory. The Hostel office is open daily from 8AM-10AM and again at 4:30PM-12:30 AM. Guests can check in at these times. There is a curfew at the hostel that requires all guests to return to the hostel no later than 12:30AM on Sundays thru Thursday and at 1AM on Friday and Saturday. There are no keys given and no exceptions made to these return times. Backpacks may be left at the hostel for pick-up after 4:30PM and sometimes earlier depending on the availability of the managers. We do not accept credit cards at any time. To reserve a bed, it is necessary to send a money order or signed traveler's check in advance. All money should be included with a letter saying the names, gender, and nights that the guests will be staying.
Bed and Breakfast Man $$
218 Fitzwater Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: (215) 829-8951, Fax: (215) 829 0933;
E-Mail: bandbman@postoffice.dca.net
Located in the heart of Queen Village, The Bed & Breakfast Man is a short walk to most historic and entertainment attractions and only a very short taxi ride to the Convention Center, Rittenhouse Row and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Comfortable and interesting rooms echo nineteenth century Italy, England, France, the Lowlands and of course Philadelphia. All rooms have private baths, comfortable and unique furnishings, individual climate control, TV and lovely views of the city. $85-$115 plus tax.
La Reserve $
1804 Pine St., 19103 Phone: (215) 735-1137.
A well-preserved, 140-year old townhouse with tastefully appointed rooms, serving a full breakfast. Within moments of historical and cultural attractions. Suites and large bedrooms available with rates ranging from
$45-$85 plus tax.
Shippen Way Inn $$
416-418 Bainbridge St., 19147 Phone: (215)627-7266.
Charmingly restored, circa 1750 bed and breakfast inn. Family-owned and operated. Nine rooms with private bath, phone and central A/C. Colonial gardens and reception room with fireplace. Near historic sites and Penn's Landing. Rates: dbls: $80-$110 plus tax includes breakfast, afternoon tea or wine and cheese. NCC and personal checks.
Uncle's Upstairs Inn $$
1220 Locust St., 19107 Phone: (215) 546-6660; Fax: (215) 546-1653.
Totally renovated, elegantly appointed, bright and sunny guest rooms with private bath and queen-sized beds. Continental breakfast included. The Inn is centrally located in the heart of Philadelphia. The corporate and financial district, the PA Convention Center, Reading Terminal Market, antique shops, art galleries, fine restaurants and the Avenue of the Arts are all within walking distance. $85-105 per night plus tax.
HOTELS
Best Western Center City Hotel $$
22nd Street of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 19130
215-568-8300 215-557-0259 (fax)
Located where Fairmount Park meets the Philadelphia Skyline.Just minutes from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, The Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Zoo and many of Philly's finest restaurants. You can get to Temple by the Route 43 bus from 22nd Street to Broad Street (this bus travels on Spring Garden Street) and then a transfer to the Broad Street Subway Line. Rate for Temple students is $89 per night plus tax.
Holiday Inn Express - Midtown $$
1305 Walnut Street, 19107 215-735-9300
Located in Center City - walking distance to several major medical facilities and universities. Twenty restaurants within 2 blocks. Close to Pennsylvania Convention Center and the Hard Rock Café. Self parking, outdoor pool and free access to Bally's Total Fitness Center for hotel guests. Rate for Temple students is $89 per night plus tax.
Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia $$$
Broad at Locust Sts., 19107 Phone; (215) 893-1600, (800) 222-TREE; Fax: (215) 893-1663.
Conveniently located on the Avenue of the Arts. Offering 427 spacious rooms and luxurious suites, the hotel welcomes each guest with the Doubletree's famous chocolate chip cookies. Enjoy dining in the Academy Cafe with a dramatic view of the Academy of Music, or top off a perfect day in Jack's Center City Tavern. Relax in the health club with a swim in the indoor lap pool or play a game of racquetball on the hotel's private court. Call for rates - mention that you are planning to attend Temple University (this is usually $125 plus tax).
Holiday Inn Select Philadelphia Center City $$$
1800 Market St., 19103 Phone: (215) 561-7500, Fax: (215) 561-2556.
A flagship Holiday Inn in the central business district with 445 new guest rooms, two fireplaces, library lobby, a new exercise room and outdoor pool. Within walking distance to the Convention Center, historic and shopping sites. Cafe Med offers buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Executive and Business Edition rooms available. Special weekend rates all year. Discount tickets available to all Philadelphia attractions. Kids eat free. $140 per night plus tax. MCC.
