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HOSTEL HI - PHILADELPHIA, CHAMOUNIX MANSION
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HI - PHILADELPHIA, CHAMOUNIX MANSION 
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HI - Philadelphia, Chamounix Mansion
3250 Chamounix Drive
Philadelphia PA 19131
USA
 
Tel. 1-215-8783676
Fax. 1-215-8714313

Travel Tip Amy, USA (Traveller):  «Pathmark grocery store is relatively close to the hostel, on Ford and Cranston I believe. It's about a 1 mile walk from the hostel.» | more...

Hostel Details

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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

Attractions

Historical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearby
Hiking area
Botanical gardens nearby
Forested/wooded area
Shopping centre/market nearby
Leisure facilities nearby
Mountainous/hilly area

Facilities

Family rooms available
Suitable for wheelchair users
TV room
Self-catering kitchen
Groups welcome
Common room(s)
Sheets in price
Laundry facilities
Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
Air conditioning
Internet access
Credit card accepted
Games room
Individual traveller welcome
Luggage Store
Lockers available
Non smoking room/area
Basic store available at or near the hostel
Rates include local tax
Cycle store at Hostel
BBQ

Prices from

Bed price from: 20.00 USD

Hostel bed capacity

Total beds:80

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):8-11am; 4:30 pm to Midnight (curfew)
Opening times (over the year):Jan 15 - Dec 15

Directions

Bus:SEPTA Bus #38 and #40 stop at the intersection of Ford and Cranston roads (.82 miles from hostel). From bus stop, walk down Ford, turn left onto Chamounix Drive and walk to the end (about 1 mile).
Parking:At or near hostel
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).
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