About Apple Hostels of Philadelphia

A little about…

Mickey’s life is a tale of rags to riches. Mickey was abandoned at the USA Hostels Hollywood hostel when he was just 5 months old. As adorable as he was, the staff took him in and quickly trained him to do their jobs. Before he knew it, he was checking in 20 guests at a time, cleaning the toilets and doing the reports. All this while negotiating contracts with the hostel’s vendors. Realizing that he deserved more for all this than just dog food and belly rubs, he set out to create the world’s best hostel.

You can email him at mickey@applehostels.com

Marc has more than 12 years experience in the hostel business. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Marc moved to California in 1998 and joined USA Hostels where he helped grow the company into one of North America's finest chain of hostels. In 2007 he set out with Mickey and Ines to form Apple Hostels, in what they hope will be another success story. At the very least, it should keep them out of trouble for a while.

Marc's interrests include travel, home renovation, hiking and ballroom dancing.

You can email him at marc@applehostels.com

Ines has travelled all over the world including Europe, India, New Zealand, Africa, and North America. When she was not busy discovering new places she worked as an architect in Berlin, New York and the UK. After meeting Mickey and Marc she decided to settle in the US and to help grow Apple Hostels into one of the best looking hostel chains in the world. Ask her about the awards she has received in innovative shed design.

You can email her at ines@applehostels.com

Dennis studied history in college, worked in e-commerce, spent most of last summer conquering Europe, and now decided to take on Apple Hostels. He grew up in a local suburb and was enrolled in two of the area's major universities, so he knows Philly well. He is also very familiar with the discount nightlife, so feel free to ask him where all the cheap places to go out are.

You can email him at dennis@applehostels.com

Shawna has traveled throughout the United States and the Caribbean; has flirted with Canada, and recently has turned her interest south of the border. She looks forward greatly to the opportunity to travel to Mexico and even farther. When she is not sailing or exploring the country via bus, she is working toward her degree in filmmaking. Shawna has lived in Philadelphia for the past 9 years, and considers herself an expert in the art of finding the cheap entertainment. Be sure to ask her about Philly favorites like drag shows, drunken spelling bees, and dance parties.

You can email her at shawna@applehostels.com

Tim has lived in Philadelphia for the past five years. He also sucks at saving money, so he is the king of having a good time on a budget; whether it is cheap shopping or cheap drinking. As far as his travels, he recently was able to check Paris off his list of destinations to visit but he still has a list of cities and countries he wants to see. In short, for a good time talk to Tim.

You can email him at tim@applehostels.com

Ryan has left us to continue his studies at Columbia University in NYC. He hasn't told us yet which Yankees jersey he'll be wearing all the time now that he'll be chearing for NY.  Regardless, Ryan's smile and charm will be greatly missed by our guests and his co-workers. We wish Ryan the best of luck in all of his future endeavors and hope that he keeps us up to date on all of his future adventures.

You can email him at ryan@applehostels.com

Eva, a proud descendant and fluent speaker of the Polish nationality, was born and raised in the humble Port Richmond neighborhood of Philly. She spent a semester abroad in Belgium, where she fell in love with delicious trappist beers while getting the chance to travel all over Europe in the meantime. Having a passion for modern art, Eva hopes to someday work in a museum or gallery. She also enjoys baking, philosophy, photography, and hanging around in coffee shops. Not to mention she’s a self-proclaimed “foodie” as well, so ask her about good eats in Philly.

You can email her at eva@applehostels.com

Quyen Huckleberry Nghiem, born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in the good year of 1988, is more Chinese than fish-head soup and more American than apple pie. Since young times, he has made it his modus operandi to live life to the point of throwing up in all endeavors.

Talented painter, writer, photo-ographer, sociologist, athlete, Connect Four player, haunted by visions of maggots; Quyen enjoys a life of good taste to excess and dreams of settling down to open a table tennis club in his home city of Philadelphia. He enjoys Cuban sandwiches.

You can email him at quyen@applehostels.com

Victoria has lived in Philadelphia nearly her entire life and has had the pleasure of visiting Mexico, Texas, California and Florida. She plans on visiting her native island of Puerto Rico in the near future. Her hobbies when not at work or studying to become an electrician include napping, shopping and plotting to take over the world! If you are in search of some great stores to get some shopping done, Vicky’s the one to go to!

You can email her at vicky@applehostels.com

Anna moved to Philadelphia three years ago to pursue a degree in fine art photography at the University of the Arts. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and has also traveled through much of the US, Canada and Peru . She has also spent a year abroad in both the Netherlands and Scotland and speaks conversational Dutch. In her free time, Anna enjoys finding the best thrift and vintage stores in Philly as well as people watching in Philadelphia 's wonderful parks.

You can email her at anna@applehostels.com