Fairmount is a residential neighborhood north of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eastern State Penitentiary and Fairmount Park all within walking distance. It has very few hotels, so this list is short: three places, ordered by star rating and guest scores, two of them on North Broad Street next to the B (Broad Street Line).
What to expect from hotels in Fairmount
Fairmount is a place people live, and it has far fewer hotels than Center City. What you get instead is the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eastern State Penitentiary and Fairmount Park on your doorstep. Most guests walk to the museum steps, the Barnes Foundation and the Schuylkill River Trail rather than taking transit.
The B (Broad Street Line) is the main rail link. The two North Broad Street hotels are one to three minutes from Fairmount station on the B. The Maj Hotel, on Spring Garden Street, is about a 19-minute walk from Broad-Spring Garden, so plan on a bus or a rideshare for transit-heavy days. The G (Route 15 Girard trolley) runs along Girard Avenue to the north.
Fairmount hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest score | Nearest transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint House at The Divine Lorraine Hotel | 4 | Not rated | Fairmount (B), ~1 min walk |
| The Maj Hotel | 3 | Not rated | Broad-Spring Garden (B), ~19 min walk |
| Locale North Broad - Philadelphia | Unrated | 8.1 | Fairmount (B), ~3 min walk |
Getting around from Fairmount
- The B (Broad Street Line) stops at Fairmount station, right by the two North Broad Street hotels. A Metro trip costs $2.90 however you pay.
- The G (Route 15 Girard trolley) runs along Girard Avenue, east toward Northern Liberties and west toward Brewerytown. Each trip is $2.90.
- A taxi from Philadelphia International Airport costs the $32 Center City flat rate, since all three hotels are south of Fairmount Avenue, the zone's northern edge. Each extra passenger adds $1. Rideshare pickups at the airport are at Ride App Zone 7.
- The Philadelphia Museum of Art is walkable from all three hotels, and the Barnes Foundation is a short walk down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The hotels
Mint House at The Divine Lorraine Hotel
699 N Broad St
100 reviews
1 min walk to Fairmount (B, Broad Street Line)A 4-star Mint House in The Divine Lorraine on North Broad Street, with apartment-style rooms suited to longer stays.
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The Maj Hotel
2225 Spring Garden St
163 reviews
19 min walk to Broad-Spring Garden (B, Broad Street Line)An independent 3-star hotel on Spring Garden Street, the mid-range pick of the three.
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Locale North Broad - Philadelphia
655 North Broad Street
8.1209 reviews
3 min walk to Fairmount (B, Broad Street Line)Guest score 8.1, the best-reviewed of the three, also on North Broad Street.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any LEED-certified hotels in Fairmount?＋
No. None of the hotels in Fairmount is LEED-certified. The nearest certified hotels are in Center City and around Rittenhouse Square, and our eco-friendly Philadelphia hotels page covers them.
How do I get from Philadelphia International Airport to Fairmount?＋
A taxi from the airport to any of these three hotels costs the flat $32 Center City rate, and rideshare pickups are at Ride App Zone 7. The SEPTA Airport Line runs to Center City stations for $8.75, every 30 minutes on weekdays, but from there you'd still need the B, a bus or a rideshare to reach Fairmount.
What is the nearest SEPTA station to Fairmount hotels?＋
For the two North Broad Street hotels, it's Fairmount station on the B (Broad Street Line), one to three minutes on foot. From The Maj Hotel on Spring Garden Street, Broad-Spring Garden on the B is about a 19-minute walk. The G (Route 15 Girard trolley) also runs along Girard Avenue. Each trip costs $2.90.
Is the Philadelphia Museum of Art walkable from Fairmount hotels?＋
Yes. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and all three hotels are within walking distance of it.
Why does this list have only three hotels?＋
Fairmount is mostly homes and has very few hotels. Many places marketed as Fairmount are really in Spring Garden, Center City or Brewerytown, so we left those out and kept the three that are genuinely in or on the edge of the neighborhood.
What is the hotel tax rate in Philadelphia?＋
Philadelphia's hotel tax totals 15.5%, so add that when you compare rates.
