Your NICHE Studio with Kitchen in University City |Unit 3A

Studio - 1 Bathrooms
$121 / night • for 2 guests

Philadelphia, PA, United States

NICHE was born from the desire to create a beautiful space with flexible stays and housing in University City. If you’re in town for a visit, for a few months, or even a year, we have a room suited for you.

NICHE is a distinctive, historic property - no two rooms are the same. We offer truly custom accommodations. NICHE offers two types of units: The NICHE Rooms and The Custom Stay Studios.

The NICHE Rooms are ideal for shorter stays, with access to our beautiful lounge, for working or relaxing, and the private garden - they, of course include access to all property amenities.

Amenities:

Cable TV

Air Conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Stove

Washer

Dryer

Essentials

Map:

Interaction:

We are professional hosts with customized service at our core, which means we're here as much or as little as you prefer. If you don't need us, you won't see us, but never hesitate to ask for anything you do need.

Neighborhood:

Philadelphia is known for its history, art, prestigious universities and institutions. University City/West Philly is a true melting pot of food, culture, music and art. The area holds some of the cities most beloved parks, museums, restaurants and venues. At NICHE you’ll be in the midst of endless opportunities to explore what West Philly has to offer.

The area has a Walk Score of 97/100 - a “walker’s Paradise”. Moving around the city doesn’t necessarily require a car. There is a large parking garage 2 blocks from our front door to keep your car while you stay with us. NICHE is a two minute walk from Philadelphia’s main subway line (the Market Frankford Line) which will take you to the heart of center city in less than 5 minutes.

We are a 5 minute drive from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia or a 16-min walk. If you prefer cycle, you can do that in just 6 mins. We are also minutes from University of Pennsylvania’s campus.

Access:

You’ll have keyless access to your unit and all building entrances (front and rear) with a personalized key code that will be sent to you after booking.

Please note: We use a noise monitoring device on the property to ensure that our guests are being good neighbors; It does NOT record actual sounds or conversations, it simply monitors the noise level (measured in decibels). Quiet hours are observed from 9 pm-8 am. Violators will be charged a $200 fine. This property may use NoiseAware technology to ensure the comfort and security of the guest. Tampering with the device is strictly prohibited and will result in a $200 fine.

Keys/FOBS:
Prior to your arrival, we will take pictures of the keys/fobs for the home. (Where applicable)
If the same number of keys/fobs are not left as assigned on your departure for security purposes we will have to replace all locks and pass the expense of this onto you. The costs would be as follows. Remove and Replace old lock $250-$450 depending on the lock needing to be replaced. Each fob will be $150. Mailbox lock removal and replacement keys $150

House Policy Agreement will be sent to your email and needs to be signed prior to check-in.

Space:

Our twelve rooms are made of two different types - The NICHE Rooms and The Custom Stay Studios.

The NICHE Rooms are ideal for shorter stays and include access to our beautiful lounge, front porch outdoor seating, and the private garden. In the room, you’ll find a queen-sized Tuft and Needle mattress with storage drawers beneath, a cafe table for dining or work with two chairs, a mini fridge, and a flat screen TV (WiFi, local channels, and house Netflix account included). Common laundry washer/dryers are located on the first floor for your convenience, if needed.

The NICHE Rooms are units 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3B, 3C, 3D - remember each of these units are unique.

The Custom Stay Studios are ideal for short or longer stays. They include access to all amenities - lounge, front porch outdoor seating, and the private garden. In the unit, you’ll find a queen-sized Tuft and Needle mattress with storage drawers beneath, a cafe table for dining or work with two chairs, a mini fridge, and a flat screen TV (WiFi, local channels, and house Netflix account included). In addition, The Studio’s offer more space as well as a small kitchen. The kitchen includes a mini fridge with freezer, upper and lower storage cabinets, stainless steel sink, ceramic glass surface electric cook top, and is fully equipped with cooking and dining essentials. Common laundry washer/dryers are located on the first floor for your convenience.

Transit:

Uber, Lyft, Taxi, Septa. You name it you have it all.

- Philadelphia’s main subway line (the Market Frankford Line) - 2 blocks walk
- Philadelphia’s trolley lines - 4-6 blocks walk

Notes:

This is a no-party, no smoking, no pets allowed building. Please note that there are also no elevators in the building. A fully ADA compliant access paths available with chair lift, providing access to the first-floor rooms. The first-floor rooms include one fully ADA accessible unit (1B) and one semi-ADA accessible unit (1A). Please contact us for more information regarding these units and with any questions about accessibility.
"Newly listed homes available for discounted prices for a short time."
"There is still some construction going on in the building."
Please Note: There is a restaurant next door to the property that is undergoing renovations/construction, this means there may be noise from the construction, we wanted to make you aware of this before you made your reservation"

What guests are saying:

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Loved the place!

Kaley Bell
Quiet, clean, comfortable, great location!
I loved this place in West Philly. The location is excellent, building is quiet and clean, there is ample street parking, a comfortable bed, and a shared washer and dryer. I would have been happier to stay longer! My only FYI is that there are a few hoops to jump through to get a reservation, some of which were not clear upon reserving the room. 1) Payment is immediate 2) There is a cancellation fee 3) There is a deposit which in my case was almost the cost of the entire stay..and has not yet been reversed (it's not "pending," it actually is a charge that goes through on your card, which must be the same card as the card under which you made the res) 4) You have to take a photo with ID and also your credit card (with numbers - not always possible on cards these days, so make sure you reserve with a card with numbers!) 5) There is a noise agreement page to sign. I'm not complaining about this, I'm just saying this is probably not a place for everyone, whether because it can be costly up front or because you may not be looking for a quiet space. But it worked for me and I will definitely be returning. Thanks to everyone at URHIP!

Airbnb user
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All was clean and exactly as described and depicted. Easy check-in and good communication. A lovely experience.

Airbnb user
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Steve place is at a perfect location, very easy to get around with public transportation and walking distance to awesome bars and restaurants. His place is great, very clean and has everything you need. Steve was also very helpful since the beginning, available at all times whenever I had any questions. Totally recommend it.

Airbnb user
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Great place, excellent location, will stay here again.

Sarah Lea
Penn Mom
This unit was the perfect location in University City so I could sleep close to my daughter's Penn apartment while helping her unpack. I did not have a car but enjoyed walking to dining, groceries and campus in a safe neighborhood. The room was comfortable, I could cook meals because the grocery store was two blocks away, the bathroom was luxurious, and the laundry room in the building was a huge bonus. I even used the comfy lobby area to unwind in the afternoon to escape the heat and humidity. I will be renting this unit when I return to visit her in the months to come. Best of all the communication before and after my stay was detailed, professional, and my security deposit was swiftly returned after check out. Thank you!