Where to live and eat at Penn
Housing
Visit Penn's Off-Campus Services website for housing options and for detailed information about the rental process.
For short-term housing, the following are convenient options for students who will be here for less than six months.
- The Axis: The Axis offers single or shared rooms. It is a three-block walk from the ELP. Students should apply directly to the Axis, directing emails to the manager at axismanager@altmanco.com.
- Mason on Chestnut: Furnished rooms are available to rent. It is a four-block walk to the ELP. Apply by emailing sales@cscre.us.
- Right at Home Homestay: Stay in a local family's home. Private bedroom and some meals provided.
Dining options
ELP students have a variety of dining options available to them. Some students eat on campus in dining halls that feature a variety of foods and a constantly changing menu. For more information, see the Penn Dining website.
Most students buy their meals at restaurants and at the many food trucks that are located all over campus or cook meals in their rooms or apartments. There is a large supermarket near campus. Philadelphia also has many ethnic grocery stores that carry imported food items.
Please note that while the ELP makes every effort to ensure that housing is available to students, students are responsible for securing their own housing.