Title: 501 Cozy and Comfy 1BR apartment in center city Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101961989&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # 501 Cozy and Comfy 1BR apartment in center city Apartment with kitchen, near Rittenhouse Square ## Photo gallery for 501 Cozy and Comfy 1BR apartment in center city ![Interior - 501 Cozy and Comfy 1BR apartment in center city (Philadelphia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101970000/101962000/101961989/w905h683x60y0-61b617a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - 501 Cozy and Comfy 1BR apartment in center city (Philadelphia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101970000/101962000/101961989/w946h683x39y0-d6b8f803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 501 Cozy and Comfy 1BR apartment in center city (Philadelphia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101970000/101962000/101961989/w508h683x258y0-fbf4cdf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 501 Cozy and Comfy 1BR apartment in center city (Philadelphia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101970000/101962000/101961989/w905h683x60y0-dd5bbaab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - 501 Cozy and Comfy 1BR apartment in center city (Philadelphia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101970000/101962000/101961989/w913h683x55y0-2ec4dada.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market, 501 Cozy and Comfy 1BR apartment in center city provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available £187 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 501 Cozy and Comfy 1BR apartment in center city Stay in this conveniently located property and enjoy the convenience of everything close at hand . We are proudly located right next to the Philadelphia Police Headquarters,the neighborhood is safe and peaceful,both personal crime grade and property crime grade are rated A,which means the lowest crime area. The space beautiful and comfortable one-bedroom apartment ，A great location in the heart of the city, giving you more convenient and convenient travel. This is the Philadelphia experience you are looking for . We provide our guest with a Keurig coffee maker and tea bag to keep you energized throughout the day, Fresh towels and bathroom essentials ,Common area offering a 50” smart TV ( connect Netflix,HBO , Disney or Hulu ) About the room ：Soft, warm and Comfortable —- you’ll love the incredible comfy bed + luxe sheets . Enjoy a warm living space with A clean kitchen has kitchen utensils . A-3 minutes drive to convention center, this suite is work -ready with high -speed Wi-Fi , and iron & ironing bored , everything you need to be your most comfortable and productive. Guest access You will have access code before your check in the APT . Our main rule is that you enjoy yourselves and make this a very special vacation. All Apartment are strictly NON SMOKING $250 Charge for anyone found smoking inside the house. ! Ours = yours Guest access Additional bedding supplies for Sofa bed $50 per night use upfront request . Registration number 869028 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - 4 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Lift (152 centimetre wide door) - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Farming classes ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 869028 ## About the area Center City, a neighbourhood in Philadelphia, is home to this apartment. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Liberty Place are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rittenhouse Square and Marketplace at Garden State Park. Check out an event or a game at Lincoln Financial Field, and consider making time for Adventure Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 501 Cozy and Comfy 1BR apartment in center city Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy L. 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The apartment was secure and clean. Basic needs were provided. The host was easily contacted about an needs. ##### Nancy L. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey D. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rest Your Head This was a nice and cozy apartment. It had all you would need for a short stay with a friend. The bed was a queen size and the bedroom included a nice walk in closet. It was the only closet for storage. Kitchen was full and included a nice dishwasher. Air conditioner was adequate enough to keep you cool on a humid day. Overall, if you had to stay somewhere that you needed as a home base this is your place. It is easy to get to, available parking nearby and its across the street from Philadelphia's phinest. ##### Jeffrey D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith M. 15 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was great. Slow start as we didnt get the checkin code until we contacted host 45 min after checkin time but once we called we got the code right away. ##### Keith M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### philip z. 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### philip z. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cody S. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Cody S. 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