In the heart of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, historic Chamounix Mansion has welcomed overnight guests and groups for forty years. Originally built in 1802 as a country home, the mansion rests on a scenic bluff above the Schulykill River, and is convenient to Philadelphia's cultural and historic attractions, sporting events, and restaurants. Chamounix (CHAM'-ah-nee) Mansion provides clean accommodations in a beautiful setting for the best price. For more information, visit our website at PHILAHOSTEL.ORG
SEPTA Bus #38 and #40 stop at the intersection of Ford and Cranston roads. From bus stop, walk down Ford, turn left onto Chamounix Drive and walk to the end (about 1 mile total).
Parking:
At hostel. Free.
Location:
In Fairmont Park: take exit #339 (City Ave.) off I-76, south on City Ave., left on Belmont, left on Ford Rd., left on Chamounix Dr. to dead end.
Rail:
From 30th St. Station: Go to SEPTA platform, take blue line subway to Suburban Station (free with your AMTRAK ticket stub). Walk outside to JFK Boulevard, take #38 bus west to Ford and Cranston. Walk down Ford, turn left at Chamounix Drive, continue walking to the dead end (about 1 mile)
Airport:
Philadelphia International Airport (13 miles): Taxi = $30; Lady Liberty Shuttle = $15.00. Public transportation: R1 train to Suburban Station. Walk outside to JFK Boulevard, take #38 bus west to Ford and Cranston. Walk down Ford, turn left at Chamounix Drive, continue walking to the dead end (about 1 mile).
