A Design-Forward Boutique Hotel and Shop in Philadelphia

Artistic yellow table next to a large window, with two wooden chairs, books on top, and a hanging green lamp.

YOWIE Est.
2016
is a hotel and shop focused on curating small collections from friends, independent artists, and designers. Our storefront and Cafe Forin,
a day cafe
are located at 226 South Street in Queen Village, Philadelphia and founded by Shannon Maldonado.

 

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Suite 202

Beige and terracotta bedroom with two beds with white sheets and two windows
Corner of a blue sofa in front of a tv with a glass and stone coffee table
Bathroom sink with a black tiles wall, a green shelf and a blue hand soap dispenser
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Everything to love about Philly, and more.

Our boutique hotel, shop and cafe sit on a sunny corner on Philadelphia’s iconic South Street, a stone’s throw from Independence Mall and many other eclectic neighborhoods to explore.

YOWIE offers a thoughtfully-curated guest experience merging work from heritage and emerging designers and makers from near and far. Each room offers a unique experience and ways to bring a piece of YOWIE home with you after your stay.

 

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Suite 206

Beige bedroom with a double bed with white sheets, and a hanging rack next to a window with two shirts hang on it
Red artistic table with two wooden chairs next to a small window
Marble kitchen counter with a blue wall and some kitchen utensils
Bathroom sink with yellow tiles wall and a blue hand soap dish on top
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From the Shop

Logo that reads Forin cafe

A neighborhood cafe that just happens to be part of a hotel, Forin is a new day cafe located on our ground floor. The menu features breakfast and lunch options such as pastries, salads, sandwiches, and seasonal fare created with local farms and purveyors and a selection of curated pantry items. Forin is a place to meet a friend, share a date or take a break over a bite.

 

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    • Mon – Fri
      7am – 2pm
    • Sat – Sun
      8am – 3pm

     

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Obsessing over our newest glassware from Sophie Lou Jacobsen, shades by Elisa Johnson and original works by Clyde Henry 🥰 Stay tuned for a relaunch of our favorite YOWIE candles this November

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