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Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Philadelphia, near University of Pennsylvania

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Exterior
Queen Studio with Kitchenette (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, electric kettle, toaster, freezer
Interior entrance
Queen Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Staircase
Close to University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Queen Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

Queen Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Queen Studio with Kitchenette (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

Queen Studio with Kitchenette (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Accessible Queen Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 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 - 0.5 miles
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • 40th St. Station - 2 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 3 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪U-Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪New Delhi Indian Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dim Sum House by Jane G's - ‬1 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

Guesthouse in Philadelphia, near University of Pennsylvania
This smoke-free guesthouse features laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas.
Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)).

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 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

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 915510

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia?

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

What time is check-out at Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia located?

Located in University City, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Drexel University. University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are also within 1 mi (2 km). 40th St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and 36th St Portal Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kareem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allison

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a mouse running around my room and when I contacted the staff via text, I was only given the option to switch to another room. This would be insufficient since the mouse eventually left my room by crawling under the front door. The response from the facility was totally abhorrent and the idea that they have a rodent problem is disgusting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weichen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is nice and clean. However, the stairway is very narrow, making it hard to move my luggage up and down the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

LaRhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So the site itself was nice, but my stay was full of issues for what I was paying per night. Although customer service was prompt and responsive, they didn’t offer accommodations until I mentioned it. My first room had a really bad water leaks from the room above (I had to use a trash can to catch the water and towels). Once I reported this, maintenance came the next day and of course the leak never revealed itself so they were unable to repair. If I had not requested to move I would’ve stayed the entire stay in that room. The next room had a huge roach in it and putty all in the shower from previous repairs (it looked like a bunch of soap clogging the drain) and neither rooms had heat, and unfortunately I was there during this weird May cold front we experienced. Although my stay wasn’t the best I would probably still recommend Kasa for people looking for something quick and in a decent area, as long as they can walk up steep stairs!
Shower
Trashcan I used.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access. No frills. All good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best apartment i’ve ever stayed in in Phili. I go back and forth a lot to visit my daughter in the University City area and this was fantastic. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks exactly how it looks on the picture place is amazing and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denzel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never got the Cancellation

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boutique hotel in West Philly

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location and pleasant. Problems: air conditioner condensation dripped all over the kitchen counter and onto the floor, making it unsanitary and unsafe. They need to put a drain in. Also, steep stairs are difficult for me and they were not shown in the site info before booking. Other than this, room was nice. Bathroom was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!!! I wanna book all the time now
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

wilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
na
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Niche is simple, easy and well priced. No frills but has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good

Nice and quite place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness

A literal party wall

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
An awesome location if you’re visiting Penn campus, easy walk, lots of food, groceries & Starbucks right there. Street parking is easy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great short stay.

Very good experience room was nice a cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort, communication

Do not stay here if you want to sleep.

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).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spacious apartments/rooms, very clean. Good location.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Shashank

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The blinds were broken.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really great people with a great apartment to stay in, would for sure recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

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