Kasa The Niche University City Philadelphia

Hotels
7.6 (57 reviews)
4003 Chestnut St , Philadelphia , us

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Mouse in the room
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
5.61
Multiple mentions of a mouse in the room indicate poor cleanliness.
Service
7.08
Poor response to rodent issue and lack of assistance.
Location
9.12
Centrally located and convenient with easy access.
Room Quality
7.07
Spacious and well-decorated room, but noisy and with broken amenities.
Amenities
8.1
Kitchen facilities present but had some issues with maintenance.
Value for Money
7.56
Comparable to pricing but with significant issues noticed.
Food and Beverage
8.11
Not specifically mentioned, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.18
Mixed feelings with highlights on location and comfort, overshadowed by cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:24

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located near University of Pennsylvania, Mutter Museum, and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Modern Amenities
Free WiFi, air conditioning, kitchenette with microwave and stovetop, flat-screen TV.

Nearby Attractions
Close to Philadelphia Zoo, Barnes Foundation, Mann Center for Performing Arts.

To book your stay at Kasa the Niche University City Philadelphia, visit our website now.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 57 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.61
Service: 7.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 7.07
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7.56
Food and Beverage: 8.11
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Duoyi couple us
1
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Shamar solo_traveller us
3
Unsatisfied
Pros:

I liked the lighting

Cons:

I didn’t like the air conditioning. It’s 20 degrees in Philadelphia and the heat didn’t turn on at all . Very uncomfortable and frostbiten. Also very cold water in shower . Also the sheets smelled like mildew

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Deirdre Caplin couple us
10
2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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Bona solo_traveller us
9
Wonderful stay at a dope location
Pros:

Location and Ease

Cons:

Neighboring noise from other guest

2025-12-04 via Nuitee
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Lasha couple us
10
2025-11-13 via Nuitee
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Miguel solo_traveller hn
10
2025-11-09 via Nuitee
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Rivera solo_traveller cl
8
It is a comfortable place, windows should be noise proof since Chesnut St is a very busy street.
Pros:

Location is very convenient, my room was spacious and well decorated.

Cons:

one bed lamp was broken, it was a very noisy room, the heat was too high and i tried to cool it down but it wasnt working properly.

2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller us
8
2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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Domenico
10
Pros:

The Kitchen was nice and the room and Bathroom were clean and comfortable. We had an excellent dinner and date night.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Carol
8
Pros:

Overall, the hotel was a good value--an attractive room and a comfortable bed in a good location. Access to the room was effortless. Communication was not so good. I tried to ask a question and received no answer. Most of the time, I felt I was communicating with a bot. Also, there was a thin layer of dust on all the surfaces when I arrived. I'm guessing that some repairs were made after the room had been cleaned.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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YASUKO solo_traveller jp
10
Pros:

清潔で、おしゃれで、居心地が良かった。
また来たい。
台所も設備がちゃんとしていて、料理ができて良かった

Cons:

バスタブがあったら最高。
シャワーの水がたまりやすくて困った。
階段なので、トランクの上げ下げが大変だった。

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Allison
2
Pros:

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.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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christina
8
Pros:

It was great except I didn't know we were on the 3rd floor and there was no elevator. So, we had to haul 5 different pieces of luggage up 3 flights of stairs to our room. Otherwise, a great stay. Very clean. Centrally located.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller be
8
2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Mouse in my room.
Pros:

I saw a mouse in my room on my second night. I emailed and message the supposed 24/7 hour service to check out the situation or get me a different room. In which they couldn't because they were fully booked which I completely understood but they kept telling me they would have someone come out the next morning but never sent anyone out. As a customer I was very uncomfortable staying in the room and ultimately nothing being done to address the situation other than telling me lies and suggesting that I buy mouse traps.

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Easy access. No frills. All good.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
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Philip review category business travellers au
8
Very good
Pros:

Great size room and the kitchen was a bonus

Cons:

Storage and hanging space for clothes - there was nothing

2025-06-28 via Nuitee
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Leila family
10
Pros:

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!

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
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Shelman
10
Pros:

It looks exactly how it looks on the picture place is amazing and great location

2025-06-19 via Nuitee
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LaRhonda
6
Pros:

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!

2025-05-30 via Nuitee