Fairmount Travel Guide
Philadelphia
Popular places to visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
One of the country’s largest museums, with hundreds of thousands of objects, a Rodin Museum, renowned impressionist art and a sculpture garden.
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 Statue
Find out about the history of Philadelphia when you take a trip to Rocky Statue. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Walk the blocks of the old jail that set the benchmark for a modern prison system worldwide and take a peek inside the cells of notorious gangsters.
Rocky Steps
You can find out about the history of Philadelphia with a stop at Rocky Steps. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Enjoy a stop at Mural Arts Philadelphia, an entertaining place to visit in Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour
2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show
Penn Museum Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Fairmount
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Very clean
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The beds were made and they had clean towels. But they forgot to clean up the little things. Such as cleaning the coffee maker/removing the use coffee refill that another guest may be how to use an empty the water in the ice bucket. In other words, the staff were really good and very nice at the ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Windsor Suites
Perfect stay
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Curtains have many small holes and it looks like stars shining through at night Tub needs to be refinished, felt unsafe,
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. I am not sure if you have to request housekeeping to clean your room but they never cleaned my room. I stayed from Friday to Monday morning. There was also a shortage of towels and wash clothes. Housekeeping staff was extremely overwhelmed and frustrated ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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 Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. 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.
North Philadelphia East
While you're in North Philadelphia East, take in top sights like Divine Lorraine Hotel or Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Temple University Station or Cecil B Moore 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.
