Philadelphia: A guide to short-term rentals
The City of Brotherly Love is dense with history, art, and amazing food. A short-term rental is the best way to explore all that Philadelphia has to offer.
Kasa's short-term rentals in Philadelphia
With short-term rentals in the city’s most exciting neighborhoods, Kasa offers comfortable and convenient accommodations no matter what brings you to Philadelphia or where you need to go.
Kasa's short-term rentals in Philadelphia
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- Full kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Pets allowed
- Business center
- Apartment
Our modern King of Prussia apartments offer close proximity to shopping districts, restaurants, and parks - all within a 30-minute drive of Downtown Philadelphia.
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Discover Philadelphia
After booking your short-term rental in Philadelphia, here's everything you need to know for your trip.
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania, the second largest city in the Northeast, and the sixth largest city in the U.S. An educational hub with a host of colleges and universities, the city is also a significant economic center that’s famed for its exceptional arts, culture, and cuisine.
Before European colonization, the Lenape people inhabited the area around the Delaware River, which separates the present-day city from New Jersey. The Lenape were expelled from the region by settlers and their populations were decimated by disease. One of the oldest cities in the country, Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, a persecuted Quaker who traveled from England to America in search of freedom of religion. During the American Revolution the city played a vital role as a gathering place for Founding Fathers from across the colonies because of its central location and size. Philadelphia was where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 and where the Constitutional Convention was held in 1787, after the war ended.
Through the end of the eighteenth century, Philadelphia was the largest city in the country, until New York City, located 100 miles to the northeast, edged past it. Waves of European immigrants arrived in the city over the next century and a half, drawn by industrial jobs, particularly in textiles. The city transformed into a manufacturing and transportation powerhouse, with major train, railroad, and shipbuilding companies. After the Civil War, during the Great Migration, African-Americans moved to the city in large numbers, and throughout the twentieth century Puerto Ricans moved to Philadelphia in large numbers as well.
The city’s economy has continued to transform. There’s a burgeoning tech industry that feeds off the city’s educational institutions, and the city is visited by more than 40 million tourists per year. There are unrivaled historic sites, museums, restaurants, and entertainment, and there are great short-term rental options near it all.
King of Prussia is served by Philadelphia International Airport, a busy transit hub located about 10 miles south of the city along the Delaware River. If you’re traveling to and from the airport, you can take a taxi to your destination or use a rideshare service, which takes about 30 minutes without traffic.
However, most visitors to King of Prussia choose to rent a car for the duration of their stay, since restaurants and attractions can be spread out and taxi fares can add up over multiple days.
If you spend some time in Philadelphia, which is just a short trip away, the city has a subway system and trolleys, and taxis and rideshare services are easy to hail in almost any location and at almost any time of day. Philadelphia is also a great city to bike in, and it’s easy to find short-term bike rentals. Many of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods are easily explored on foot, particularly neighborhoods clustered around downtown and the city’s colleges and universities.
The top attraction in King of Prussia is the enormous shopping mall that shares the city’s name. One of the largest malls in America, King of Prussia Mall has more than 2 and a half million square feet of space. There are countless stores, four food courts, a movie theater, indoor skydiving, and more.
If you decide to visit Philadelphia, the city’s most iconic attraction is the Liberty Bell, rung to celebrate the signing of the Constitution. The site at Liberty Bell Pavilion has a range of exhibits, all of which are free.
Just across Independence National Historical Park you’ll find Independence Hall, the Colony of Pennsylvania’s old State House. This is where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, and where the Constitution was written and signed after the American Revolution ended in American victory.
Art lovers should visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which has one of the finest collections in the country.
You can’t miss Reading Terminal, a National Historic Landmark that’s home to more than 75 food sellers and artisans. Reading Terminal is a huge, delicious maze. You can try to find a particular stall or restaurant, or you can arrive without a plan and see where you end up. Look for Amish sellers of Pennsylvania Dutch specialties, and plan to leave with some irresistible groceries.
Most of Philadelphia’s best restaurants are concentrated around Center City and Center City West. You find everything from a classic Philly cheesesteak to Thai, Mexican, Chinese, and Ethiopian food, to tasty vegan dishes.
Exploring Philadelphia’s attractions is likely to get you outdoors, since many of them are clustered together in two different parks: Independence National Historical Park and Fairmount Park. If you’re in these areas, don’t stop at the big sites: keep exploring. From Independence National Historic Park, head to the Delaware River and Penn’s Landing. Fairmount Park is split into two halves, Fairmount Park and East Fairmount Park, and on the west side of the river, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is worth a visit.
If you have time for a day trip, Gettysburg National Military Park, the location of a major Civil War battle, is a fascinating destination.
Philadelphia is a city of firsts. It has the country’s first library, hospital, medical school, university, stock exchange, zoo, business school, and more.
Speaking of medical schools, Philadelphia is known for training doctors. A disproportionate number of doctors in the U.S. trained in the City of Brotherly Love.
Philadelphia is also known for its public art. The city has over 2,000 murals and has been nicknamed the “mural capital of the U.S.”