Fishtown is where Philadelphians go to eat and drink, a riverside neighborhood whose restaurants, craft bars and live music rooms are packed into a few walkable blocks. All five hotels here are within 0.7 miles of the center of the neighborhood, ordered by guest score, highest first, and each is a 5- to 15-minute walk from a stop on the L (Market-Frankford Line).
What to expect from hotels in Fishtown
Fishtown draws travelers who want to eat and drink well without commuting from Center City. Most of the hotels are small independents, and the two strongest, Lokal Hotel Fishtown and Hotel Anna & Bel, are both 4-star with guest scores of 9.4 and up.
The riverfront end of the neighborhood feels quieter. Riversuites at The Battery is on Beach Street near the Delaware River, about a 12-minute walk from the L at Front-Girard.
Wm. Mulherin's Sons Hotel is in a converted whiskey blending facility on N. Front Street. Its 8.3 guest score is the lowest of the four that have one, but you're five minutes from Front-Girard and right in the bar district.
BnB Philadelphia - Boutique Hotel is the farthest out at 0.69 miles, and it has no guest score yet, so if reviews matter to you, keep that in mind before booking.
Fishtown hotels compared by star rating and guest score
| Hotel | Stars | Guest score | Distance to Fishtown center | Nearest L station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokal Hotel Fishtown | 4 | 9.6 | 0.35 mi | Front-Girard |
| Hotel Anna & Bel | 4 | 9.4 | 0.31 mi | Berks |
| Riversuites at The Battery | 2 | 9.0 | 0.31 mi | Front-Girard |
| Wm. Mulherin's Sons Hotel | Unrated | 8.3 | 0.35 mi | Front-Girard |
| BnB Philadelphia - Boutique Hotel | 3 | Not rated | 0.69 mi | Berks |
Getting around from Fishtown
- The L (Market-Frankford Line) stops at Front-Girard and Berks, a few stops from Center City. A single trip costs $2.90, and a One Day Convenience Pass is $7.50 if you'll ride several times.
- The G (Route 15 Girard trolley) runs along Girard Avenue if you'd rather stay above ground for an east-west trip.
- Reading Terminal Market, at 1136 Arch Street, is open daily 8 am to 6 pm. Ride the L west to 13th St and walk a few blocks.
Hotels in Fishtown for dining-focused trips
If you're coming for the food, stay on or near N. Front Street. Lokal Hotel Fishtown at 1421 N Front St and Wm. Mulherin's Sons Hotel at 1355 N. Front St. are both a few minutes' walk from the busiest stretch of restaurants and bars.
Hotel Anna & Bel at 1401 East Susquehanna Avenue has the second-best guest score of the five at 9.4, and it's on a quieter residential street.
If you want the Delaware River close by, Riversuites at The Battery on Beach Street is the only one of the five right by the water. It's a 2-star, no-frills place, but its 9.0 guest score says people leave happy.
The hotels
Lokal Hotel Fishtown
1421 N Front St
9.6125 reviews
6 min walk to Front-Girard (L, Market-Frankford Line)Guest score 9.6, the best of the five, and a 4-star rating on N. Front Street.
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Hotel Anna & Bel
1401 East Susquehanna Avenue
9.498 reviews
11 min walk to Berks (L, Market-Frankford Line)A 4-star with a 9.4 guest score on a quieter residential street, 0.31 miles from central Fishtown.
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Riversuites at The Battery
1325 Beach St
9.0125 reviews
12 min walk to Front-Girard (L, Market-Frankford Line)A 2-star on Beach Street by the Delaware River with a 9.0 guest score, the only one of the five on the water.
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Wm. Mulherin's Sons Hotel
1355 N. Front St.
8.336 reviews
5 min walk to Front-Girard (L, Market-Frankford Line)A converted 19th-century whiskey blending facility on N. Front St., in the middle of Fishtown's bars and restaurants.
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BnB Philadelphia - Boutique Hotel
2353 E Cumberland St
15 min walk to Berks (L, Market-Frankford Line)A 3-star independent on E. Cumberland Street with no guest score yet, so there are no reviews to compare.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Fishtown hotel has the highest guest score?＋
Lokal Hotel Fishtown at 1421 N Front St, with a guest score of 9.6, the highest of the five.
How do I get from Fishtown hotels to Center City by transit?＋
Take the L (Market-Frankford Line). Lokal, Wm. Mulherin's Sons and Riversuites are closest to Front-Girard, while Hotel Anna & Bel and BnB Philadelphia are closer to Berks. A single trip costs $2.90, or $7.50 for a One Day Convenience Pass. The G (Route 15 Girard trolley) also runs east-west along Girard Avenue.
Are there any LEED-certified hotels in Fishtown?＋
No. Philadelphia's six LEED-certified hotels are the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, Kimpton Hotel Palomar, Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square, Homewood Suites University City, Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard, and Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City, and none is in Fishtown. Our eco-friendly Philadelphia hotels page covers them.
What is the hotel tax rate in Philadelphia?＋
Philadelphia's hotel tax totals 15.5%, so add that when you compare rates.
Which Fishtown hotel is closest to the Delaware River waterfront?＋
Riversuites at The Battery at 1325 Beach St is the only one of the five on the Delaware River side of Fishtown.
Is Wm. Mulherin's Sons Hotel a historic building?＋
The building at 1355 N. Front St. is a converted 19th-century whiskey blending facility, which gives it a very different feel from a purpose-built hotel. We couldn't confirm whether it has a formal historic designation.
