Fairmount Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Fairmount attractions

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

9.0/10 (6,105 reviews)
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
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Activities

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

AU$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

AU$84
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

AU$70
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour

Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour

AU$42
per adult
Philadelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

AU$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

AU$84
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
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Our pick of the best Fairmount Hotel Deals

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

4 out of 5
1201 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$280 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$280
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,281 reviews)
"Clean room great staff excellent bar"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

4 out of 5
1200 Market St Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$295 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$295
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,971 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic stay! Right down"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
W Philadelphia

W Philadelphia

5 out of 5
1439 CHESTNUT ST Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$328 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$328
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,283 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

W Philadelphia
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

4 out of 5
1628 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$223 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$223
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,797 reviews)
"Room was small but decent. Staff was friendly and super helpful with checking in. The lobby space was clean and the fresh water station on our floor was a very nice touch. Tv didn’t stay on for more than like 5 minutes at a time, unless you picked certain channels, then it stayed on for maybe an ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

4.5 out of 5
120 S 17th St Philadelphia PA
The price is AU$342 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$342
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

3.5 out of 5
31 S 19th St Philadelphia PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$147 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$147
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,373 reviews)
"The front doors were locked despite us calling ahead to say we would be checking in late. Luckily, another guest was able to use their key to let us in. There was no valet as advertised, we were directed to a lot across the street, which was fine but not ideal or expected. All elevators were out ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
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Our guide on where to stay in Fairmount

Find the best Fairmount areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Center City

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

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South Philadelphia

Travellers choose South Philadelphia for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Citizens Bank Park.

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Old City

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Elfreth's Alley and Betsy Ross House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

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Rittenhouse Square

While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Rittenhouse Row, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

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West Philadelphia

Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Philadelphia Museum of Art and Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.

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