In the heart of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park - historic Chamounix Mansion has welcomed overnight guests and groups for nearly forty years. Originally built in 1802 as a country home, the mansion rests on a scenic bluff above the Schuylkill River and is convenient to Philadelphia's cultural and historic attractions, sporting events, and restaurants.
Chamounix (CHAM'-ah-nee) Mansion provides clean, inexpensive accommodations for individuals, families, and groups. The newly restored and handicapped-accessible Carriage House is an ideal facility for group accommodation. The hostel also offers meeting rooms with kitchen/dining areas for workshops, retreats, and events.
Nestled in a wooded setting, Chamounix Mansion offers a welcoming front porch and two communal rooms restored to 1850 and furnished with antiques. A marble fireplace graces the 19th-Century parlor and a wonderful mural of the historic Water Works on the Schuylkill River can be found in the main hallway.
Chamounix amenities include a TV/VCR lounge (Richard Schirrmann Room), video library, Internet kiosk, vending machines, fully equipped kitchen with dining areas, a recreation room with ping-pong, piano, and foosball. Washer/dryer and lockers are available.
Use our free bikes to explore Fairmount Park, stroll to Belmont Plateau to see one of the best views of Philadelphia's skyline, play tennis nearby, BBQ in our picnic area or just relax on Chamounix's pristine grounds.
Plenty of free parking is available with ample parking space for buses.
Sleeping accommodations are in comfortable, air-conditioned dormitory-style rooms. A limited number of smaller rooms are available for families and couples. The hostel provides a blanket and a pillow on each bed.
Since sleeping bags are prohibited, guests should bring their own linen or rent linen for $2.00. Although we have towel rental for $.50, guests usually bring their own towels. A limited number of toiletries are available in a vending machine.
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Location and Contact
Location
• Directions By Car: 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.
• Directions By Bus: take bus #38 from Market St. in Center City to corner of Ford and Cranston Sts. Continue walking down Ford, turn left at the Stop Sign under the Stone Bridge onto Chamounix Drive, walk to the end.
• Directions By Airport: take the SEPTA R1 train to Suburban Station. Walk outside to JFK Boulevard, take SEPTA bus #38 to Ford and Cranston Sts. Continue walking down Ford, turn left at the Stop Sign under the Stone Bridge onto Chamounix Drive, walk to the end.
• Directions By Train: go to the train platform marked "SEPTA" and take any train to Suburban Station - it's only a 2 minutes ride and it's free with your
• Amtrak ticket stub. Walk outside to JFK Boulevard, and take SEPTA bus #38 to Ford and Cranston Roads. Continue walking down Ford, turn left at the Stop Sign under the Stone Bridge onto Chamounix Drive, walk to the end.
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Address: 3250 Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
HI - Philadelphia, Chamounix Mansion Hostel is listed on the following booking sites:
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Facilities and Amenities
Digital Nomads
Family-Friendly Hostel
Groups (10+ people)
Solo Traveller
Bedsheets
Breakfast
Parking
Towels
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Bike Rental
Lockers in Lobby
Luggage Storage
24 Hour Security
Air Conditioning
BBQ Grill
Board Games
Book Collection/Exchange
Cable TV
Clothes Dryer
Concierge/Info Desk
Credit Card Payments
Entirely Non-Smoking
Gameroom
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Movie Library/Rental
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Checkout: 11:00 (11 AM)
Lockout: Yes
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open Dates: January 15 - December 14
Reception Hours: 8:00 -11:00am and 4:30pm - 2 am
Size: Large (60-100 beds)
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