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South Philly Gem

South Philadelphia, Philadelphia

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3.4/5

OkayFrom 20 reviews

5.0/529 Jun 2025

Jessie • Solo Trip

Kind property manager

5.0/528 Mar 2025

Melanie • Solo Trip

Quiet and peaceful. Refreshing for some peace.

5.0/523 Feb 2025

Michael • Couple Trip

The host was very communicative and nice. All of my questions were answered in a timely fashion and when I had an issue with the lock she walked me through as well as the heat. I would definitely stay there again.

5.0/527 Jan 2025

Juwan

Nice and clean place. The neighborhood is safe, it’s just a really old area but safe nonetheless

5.0/527 Oct 2023

Kason Dewayne • Solo Trip

Super clean, accessible part of town, and you didn’t have to pay for parking! Which is super rare in the city

5.0/510 Sep 2023

Da'Juana • Couple Trip

Everything was amazing loved it

4.0/519 May 2024

Brianne • Family Trip

Very cute little apartment, perfect for a short stay!

4.0/521 Apr 2024

Daniel • Couple Trip

Very communicative. The TV was a little higher than I thought but outside of that I would definitely book again.

4.0/514 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

It was mostly a good stay. I came to town for a conference and this was only a couple miles from the conference venue and much cheaper than staying downtown. The pros: free WiFi, streaming available on the tv, towels and soap provided, plenty of space. The cons: you have to push really hard on the smart lock buttons or you’ll keep putting the code in over and over without it opening and it’s noisy. The walls were thin so I could hear the people in the next unit on the phone very early in the morning and I could hear their kid making noise when I wanted to be asleep.

4.0/510 Nov 2023

Vanessa • Solo Trip

The neighborhood is a little rough around the edges and I wouldn't recommend walking at night, but the apartment itself was cute and clean. The host was also very gracious and available whenever I needed them. 🙂

4.0/523 Oct 2023

Chris • Couple Trip

Very small and quaint great location for sporting events

4.0/530 Sep 2023

salvatore • Solo Trip

good

3.0/524 Sep 2023

Dehaven • Solo Trip

This “gem” has a very eerie feeling to it. Needs to be priced lower in my opinion. If I could compare to a hotel it would definitely be Motel 6. Good for quick come and go.. Hard uncomfortable bed, Flat pillows, dirty backyard and overgrown trees scratching on the kitchen window (which was scary at night), creepy neighbors, and you can hear everything that’s going on in the apartment upstairs. Also there’s mold on the wall near the bathroom and the decor (if that’s what you call it) gives consignment, left over, thrown together. I don’t mean to be harsh but I was very dissatisfied.This is not a gem but strictly a place to sleep. As the guest If I could give a recommendation to the property owner it would be to put more effort, and thoughtfulness into your property. Make it comfortable simple things like a nice matching bed set and pillows. Proper wash clothes and towels. Not hard dish rags and paper thin bathtowels.

3.0/519 Sep 2023

Ronald • Couple Trip

I do not know Philly. We were there for a concert. The neighborhood was scary wouldn’t walk around it in daylight. Room needs a lot of work. Broken tilt in bathroom. Do not recommend this place. Just looks like a ghetto studio apartment. Mattress was like a board and the pillows were nonexistent

2.0/517 Sep 2023

Ariella • Couple Trip

It was scary to be there. Nothing around no warning in how dangerous it is to walk around that area at night or in general. Sat in the porch and someone was watching. The guy who rented the other room said the same thing

1.0/514 Jan 2026

James • Family Trip

Checked in, took about 5 text messages and 4 phone calls while standing in the cold rain..the place was up 15 plus steps, no heat in the bathroom with a broken window, the toilet was mounted sideways..a single bed on the floor, we had to book a hotel elsewhere and leave, worst experience and absolutely fraud from what was pictured and they called it a philly gem, i called it purgatory

1.0/515 Dec 2025

Shawna • Couple Trip

The “room” was not the apartment pictured in the add. I booked based on what was pictured and got something else. They also tried to charge the cleaning fee twice.. the bathroom window was stuck or broken causing the bathroom to be too ice cold to shower.

1.0/516 Feb 2025

Tracie • Family Trip

Wow just wow. We walked into the property and the smoke detector battery was going off and the heat was off in February in Philadelphia. The maintenance man who came over in the morning to fix the smoke detector and heat, could not figure out the heat issue either, so he provided us with a heater while they had a tech come out to fix the issue. The host refused to respond to a phone call only text message. I called multiple times with a response of in a meeting, I'll call you later. No phone call ever occurred. At 9pm the next evening the host texted me and quote "my understanding is that you were using AC and unfortunately that service call cost me." Which isn't the case, considering the initial maintenance, who was great, was not able to figure out the issue either. The host gave no apology for a smoke alarm going off all night or a lack of heat in February in Philadelphia.

1.0/59 Mar 2024

Mahamadi • Family Trip

I was never able to check in. The property owner never showed on time

1.0/56 Feb 2024

Andrew • Solo Trip

Called the property owner several times for questions but did not pick up. Neighborhood seems unsafe. There are two rooms first floor and second floor. I booked one in second floor. There was zero sound proof. A guy was on a phone call in first floor and I could hear everything from the bathroom second floor. I left the place and booked different hotel.

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2319 McClellan St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-anytime

Check-out10:00

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
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 and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

There is no front desk at this property. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About South Philly Gem

South Philly Gem Location
With a stay at South Philly Gem in Philadelphia (South Philadelphia), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Citizens Bank Park and 5 minutes from Rittenhouse Square. This apartment is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from University of Pennsylvania and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Pennsylvania Convention Center.

South Philly Gem Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 - Sun, 02 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children