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
Rooms need a safe, and bathrooms towels too close to toilet.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Good
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Windsor Suites
Everything was great. The bathroom drained really slowly and I wasn’t a huge fan of the shower knob setup. But overall, I’d recommend this place to others
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Great stay for weekend wedding! Rooms were spacious, clean, and well appointed! Hotel staff very kind and professional on all levels! Ty!!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
This is a convenient location with comfortable beds. But it clearly hasn't been updated in years and feels dated and dingy. Weird things kept happening to us -- we paid the hotel for parking but then the machine at the garage didn't recognize the validated ticket and tried to charge me to get out; ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
Didn't receive breakfast. Parking safe and very expensive
Reviewed on 1 May 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.
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 Philadelphia Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
