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The Gables B&B Philadelphia

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian B&B near University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath, adjacent (not ensuite))
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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4520 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Drexel University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hall Bath, shared)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hall Bath, shared)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Hall Bath, shared)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Hall Bath, shared)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath, adjacent (not ensuite))

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath, adjacent (not ensuite))

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Philadelphia

University City stay.With a stay at this University City B&B, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and 2 miles (3 km) of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Drexel University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Chester Ave & 46th St Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Philadelphia 49th Street Station - 6 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Asad’s Hot Chicken - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Green Line Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Milkcrate Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Noah's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alif Brew & Mini Mart - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Gables B&B Philadelphia

4-star Victorian B&B near University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Gables B&B Philadelphia. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Philadelphia bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1989
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Gables B&B Philadelphia offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. This Philadelphia bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 215272

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Gables Bed & Breakfast
Gables Bed & Breakfast Philadelphia
Gables Philadelphia
Gables B&B Philadelphia
The Gables B&B Philadelphia Philadelphia
The Gables B&B Philadelphia Bed & breakfast
The Gables B&B Philadelphia Bed & breakfast Philadelphia

Reviews

The Gables B&B Philadelphia Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 449 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

Beautiful house

Beautiful, historic mansion full of interesting details and artifacts, like stepping into the XIX century. Genial hostess. Excellent full breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, awesome breakfast. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Inn is in need of some cosmetic repair and has a musty smell
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Great B&B

Great stay. Owners were super friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was amazing. Hosts offered to make French toast for my nephew after he finished his meal. I joined in on that and it was amazing. On trolley line. Stop is basically in front of B&B. Quiet neighborhood. Definitely stay there next time in Philly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here and the host were very responsive and even gave us many options on what to do in the area. It’s 10/10 the city is 14 mins away by taking the trolley, there’s many parks near by. Check in was at 1 pm and our host texted us and let us check in early we dropped off our bags parked our car on the property and got our adventure started.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Laguna Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cesar and Lynette are great hosts and cooks - they are so kind, attentive, and gracious. The Gables AirBnB is so cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kara Lopez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff. Adorable b and b
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts were amazing, place was comfortable. Great for a couples stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Owner made everything very easy. Beautiful historic property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic settings mixing beautiful surrounding and comfort, hosts are very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lijun

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, very unique and rich with history. Cesar was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, and it's nice if you're independent, for example, we could get drinks any time from the common areas downstairs. Quiet, neat, and peaceful. We did not have to worry about parking. The managers were friendly and personable, and sent personal texts the day we were scheduled to arrive, which was a friendly touch. The breakfast was delicious! We've stayed there twice and would not consider anywhere else when we go back to Philadelphia.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful bed and breakfast!! The hospitality was 1st rate!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lei

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and communicative owner. The house is charming and breakfast was delicious. Conveniently located across the street from a trolly stop and has off street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

I travel a lot and The Gables have THE BEST hot showers!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The B&B itself is a large and unique Victorian that has been beautifully restored, furnished and maintained. The proprietors are exceptionally hospitable and helpful and we had a wonderful time staying with them. Our room -- The Victorian -- was great with its canopied bed and separate sitting room. The breakfasts were enormous and delicious and the location was perfect for us. We would love to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property with authentic Victorian decor and furnishings. Comfortable, quiet and the breakfasts are generous and delicious! There were some minor repairs needed but that’s normal for older properties. The hosts are what made my stay special. They treat customers with dignity and are very accommodating. Looking forward to my next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024