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A large, modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Inn at Swatmore." It features a large, sloped roof and multiple windows, set against a backdrop of a sunset sky.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a fireplace.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen displaying a sports event.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, and a wooden cabinet.

1. The Inn at Swarthmore

0.4 km from Swarthmore College

Frank

P9,625

P10,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central island with seating, and a view of the kitchen through a glass partition.

A reception area with a 'Welcome to the Key Stone State' sign, a counter with a phone, and a 'Treats' section with refrigerated display cases.

A hotel lobby with two beige armchairs, a wooden accent wall, a framed picture, and a small table with a lamp.

A wall-mounted TV displaying a website, framed pictures, and decorative vases on shelves.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Media

2.4 km from Swarthmore College

Linda

P7,557

P8,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A bed with a dark headboard, white pillows, and a black and white patterned bedspread.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a black reception desk, a trash can, and a sign indicating a COVID-19 safety measure.

A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

3. Trolley Stop Motel

2.8 km from Swarthmore College

Alshia

P6,884

P7,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A fitness center with treadmills and exercise equipment, a mirror, and a sign indicating the center's use.

A Days Inn with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Springfield/Phil.Intl Airport

3 km from Swarthmore College

Adolphus

P4,768

P5,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a dresser, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two orange chairs, a lamp, and a plant.

A multi-story motel with a parking lot, featuring a sign for the Americas Best Value Inn.

A reception area with a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

5. Media Inn and Suites

2.5 km from Swarthmore College

Balbir

P5,240

P5,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A dining area with a glass table, chairs, and a cabinet.

A residential street with houses, a red building, and a paved driveway.

A covered porch with a brick wall, a bench, a hanging chair, and potted plants.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with blinds.

6. Walkable Neighborhood: Updated Morton Home!

2.4 km from Swarthmore College

KEREN

P10,788

P16,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, tables, and chairs, and a kitchen area with bar seating.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a large window, and a wall with framed artwork.

A modern retail space with a central counter, shelves stocked with products, and a sign reading 'The Shop.'

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a wall-mounted TV.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Media Philadelphia

7.6 km from Swarthmore College

Robert

P9,554

P10,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A living room with a dark green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large ornate mirror.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A private room with a sofa, coffee table, and lamp. It has a bed, a window, and a ceiling fan. The room is part of a home hosted by Pavel.

A two-story brick building with a front entrance, a small porch, and a set of stairs leading to the front door.

8. Siri's Favorite Place

8.8 km from Swarthmore College

Denise

P6,686

P10,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a red carpeted floor.

A Victorian-style house with a curved bay window, green columns, and a porch with string lights.

A traditional room with a fireplace, a dining area in the background, and a round table with a lace tablecloth.

A traditional room with wooden furniture, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and a red carpet.

9. The Gables B&B Philadelphia

13.1 km from Swarthmore College

Tara

P14,179

P16,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear view of a tall tower in the background.

A person lying on a bed in a hotel room with a large window offering a city view.

A rooftop lounge with modern furniture, large potted plants, and a cityscape view.

A high-rise restaurant with panoramic city views, modern furnishings, and elegant lighting.

10. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

16.6 km from Swarthmore College

Jared

P61,646

P71,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern building with a sign reading "The Study" and large windows.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, glass railings, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a seating area, and a library.

11. The Study at University City

15.2 km from Swarthmore College

linlin

P12,012

P13,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bench, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A Holiday Inn & Suites hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas.

12. Holiday Inn & Suites Philadelphia W - Drexel Hill by IHG

5.8 km from Swarthmore College

Carol

P9,124

P10,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a wall-mounted decorative item, and a vending machine.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outside through large windows.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a building with large windows and a stone facade.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia Broomall/Newtown Square

8 km from Swarthmore College

Patricia

P9,931

P11,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a person sitting by a window.

A dark-themed library with a fireplace, bookshelves, and leather chairs.

A modern spa and club interior with a reception desk, shelves of products, and a wooden floor.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, surrounded by seating areas and potted plants.

14. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

16.4 km from Swarthmore College

Linda

P24,074

P30,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with a herringbone tile backsplash, a toaster, a sink, and a potted orchid.

A staircase with a black railing leading to a landing.

A conference room with a large TV mounted on the wall displaying a scenic mountain view, two black office chairs, a small table with a water bottle, and a mirror on the wall.

15. New Season Royals

5.2 km from Swarthmore College

Petal

P1,753

P11,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern restaurant with a brick wall, hexagonal light fixtures, and indoor plants.

A modern hotel room with a brick wall, a large bed with white linens, a blue patterned rug, and a wooden nightstand.

A modern hotel lobby with a long corridor, a decorative wooden partition, and two plush armchairs.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'MAJ' sign on the facade, featuring large windows and a brick exterior.

16. The Maj Hotel

16.8 km from Swarthmore College

melissa

P8,751

P10,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a large window with a view of parked cars, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern interior with a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and shelves with snacks.

17. Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard

15.7 km from Swarthmore College

Matthew

P14,672

P17,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'La Réserve Bed & Breakfast' and a flower box with red and white flowers.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a bookshelf.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a sofa and a table.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.

18. La Reserve on Pine

16.4 km from Swarthmore College

Wei

P5,622

P6,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a bartender, and several bar stools.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

A café with a wooden counter, a chalkboard menu, and a variety of food items.

A modern building with the sign "element by Westin".

19. Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

17.1 km from Swarthmore College

Kristiaan

P10,233

P11,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A hotel room with a dining area, a statue, and a view of the cityscape.

A buffet setup with various food items, a clock, and decorative items on shelves.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a granite countertop, a large flat-screen TV, and a decorative fruit and cheese board.

20. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

14.7 km from Swarthmore College

Cristin

P11,412

P13,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Swarthmore College

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Inn at Swarthmore	9.2 Wonderful 833 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Media	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Trolley Stop Motel	7.8 Good 794 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Springfield/Phil.Intl Airport	5.8 1,002 reviews	View
Media Inn and Suites	5.8 270 reviews	View

Top Swarthmore College Hotel Reviews

SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Airport Ridley Park

10/10 Excellent

"Will stay here again. Only waited a few minutes for the airport shuttle to the hotel, the shuttle to the cruise terminal was very convenient. The staff was friendly and helpful. Convenient area, easy walk to Cracker Barrel and some other restaurants."

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Philadelphia Airport Ridley

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice staff at front desk. Good breakfast and comfortable rooms."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport

8/10 Good

"Nothing to report"

Holiday Inn & Suites Philadelphia W - Drexel Hill by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"No problems Friendly helpful staff"

Trolley Stop Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff"

Comfort Inn Philadelphia International Airport West

8/10 Good

"The airport shuttle and staff were very helpful. The rooms in the hotel in general need a good update from its original construction conditions."

Days Inn by Wyndham Springfield/Phil.Intl Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Pray"

New Season Royals

10/10 Excellent

"It was amazing 5 day stay!"

Other attractions near Swarthmore College

Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center during your stay in Swarthmore. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Spotlight Theater

6.4/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Spotlight Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Swarthmore. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Community Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Community Arts Center during your stay in Wallingford. Experience the area's live music and theater scene.

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The Players Club of Swarthmore

5.4/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at The Players Club of Swarthmore, a theater with a story to tell in Swarthmore. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

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Springfield Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Springfield Mall during your trip to Springfield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Hedgerow Theatre

6.0/10 (9 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Hedgerow Theatre during your stay in Rose Valley. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Media Theatre For The Performing Arts

Enjoy an outing to Media Theatre For The Performing Arts during your stay in Media. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Sorella

5.6/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Sorella during your stay in Media. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Swarthmore College?

Swarthmore College is located in a vibrant area of Swarthmore known for its great live music scene and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 6 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Swarthmore College?

Adjacent to Swarthmore College, The Inn at Swarthmore is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Media and Media Inn and Suites.

How many hotels will I find near Swarthmore College?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Swarthmore College.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Swarthmore College, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Swarthmore College.

What can I see and do near Swarthmore College?

Sights like Cooper House, Hedgerow Theatre, and Morton Morton House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Spotlight Theater, The Players Club of Swarthmore, and Lansdowne Folk Club if you're interested in local theater. Spend some time wandering around Crozier Park, Camp Upland Park, and Camp Upland.

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Our top choices for Swarthmore College hotels

1. The Inn at Swarthmore

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Media

3. Trolley Stop Motel

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Springfield/Phil.Intl Airport

5. Media Inn and Suites

6. Walkable Neighborhood: Updated Morton Home!

7. Hilton Garden Inn Media Philadelphia

8. Siri's Favorite Place

9. The Gables B&B Philadelphia

10. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

11. The Study at University City

12. Holiday Inn & Suites Philadelphia W - Drexel Hill by IHG

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia Broomall/Newtown Square

14. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

15. New Season Royals

16. The Maj Hotel

17. Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard

18. La Reserve on Pine

19. Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

20. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

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Top Swarthmore College Hotel Reviews

SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Airport Ridley Park

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Philadelphia Airport Ridley

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport

Holiday Inn & Suites Philadelphia W - Drexel Hill by IHG

Trolley Stop Motel

Comfort Inn Philadelphia International Airport West

Days Inn by Wyndham Springfield/Phil.Intl Airport

New Season Royals

Other attractions near Swarthmore College

Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center

Spotlight Theater

Community Arts Center

The Players Club of Swarthmore

Springfield Mall

Hedgerow Theatre

Media Theatre For The Performing Arts

Sorella

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