Fairmount Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Popular places to visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This sweeping museum is home to over 227,000 objects and hosts around 25 special exhibitions per year.
The Met Philadelphia
You can enjoy a show at The Met Philadelphia on your trip to Philadelphia. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.
Rocky Steps
You can find out about the history of Philadelphia with a stop at Rocky Steps. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Rocky Statue
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you take a trip to Rocky Statue. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Infamous gangsters once paced the corridors of this old jail; now day-tripping visitors can do the same.
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Enjoy a stop at Mural Arts Philadelphia, an entertaining place to visit in Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Fairmount
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Great place in a great location. The beds are small so get a queen or king but otherwise great hotel with great amenities.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
The Windsor Suites
The property was under construction, which caused a bit of chaos, but was manageable. The rooms are spacious and clean. The bed was more firm than I like, but that's a personal preference thing. The smart tv only had netflix and YouTube on it, with no way to add other streaming services, which was ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Great
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
I stay at this hotel every time I am in town, which is at least a few times a year for several years now. Always had great experiences until this time. Several things were missing from the room and there were no blankets on the beds. I requested blankets twice and finally was brought an extra sheet ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
My mom was traveling by herself. A 62 years old women who bearly knows English. Frontier cancelled her flight (horrible airline) and it was already 2 something A.M. I was trying to help her from Florida through the phone. She was scared and cold an no hotel would take her at that time because something ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Great airport shuttle and drivers. Front desk staff is fabulous. Free warm cookies! Room was spacious and clean. Price was reasonable.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Center City West
If you're spending time in Center City West, check out sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 19th St Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
University City
Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like Penn Museum.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
Midtown Village
While you're in Midtown Village, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 12th-13th & Locust Station or Walnut Locust Station.
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 Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
