HI - Philadelphia - Chamounix Mansion in Philadelphia, PAPrint
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
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Attractions
- Botanical centre nearby
- Forested area nearby
- Hiking trails nearby
- Historical sites nearby
- Leisure facilities nearby
- Mountains nearby
- River nearby
- Shopping centre/market nearby
Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Basic store available at or near the hostel
- BBQ at or near the hostel
- Common room(s)
- Credit card accepted
- Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
- Cycle store at or near the hostel
- Family rooms available
- Games room
- Groups welcome
- Individual traveller welcome
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Rates include local tax
- Lockers available
- Luggage Store
- Self-catering kitchen
- Sheets in price
- Smoking room/area
- TV room
- Suitable for wheelchair users
Train
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)
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.
Bus
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).
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).
Philadelphia
Food and Drink
McGillin's (Philadelphia's oldest bar)
Tuesdays: $5 pitchers & $0.35 wings;
Fridays + Sundays: Karaoke and $7 pitchers
website: http://www.mcgillins.com
Lucy's
Wednesdays: $1 beer; Thursdays: $0.5 beers, $1 cocktails
website: http://www.lucys215.com
Mrs. K's Koffee Shop
Get an 8% discount on your "American Breakfast" by showing your door code from Apple Hostels of Philadelphia.
website: http://www.yelp.com/biz/mrs-ks-koffee-shop-philadelphia
Attractions
Philadelphia Museum of Art
First Sunday of each month: Pay what you wish all day.
website: http://www.philamuseum.org
Eastern State Penitentiary
Show your student ID and get $4 off the regular addmission or get a $1 off coupon on the website below.
website: http://www.easternstate.org/visit/coupon
Rodin Museum
Free guided tours at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
website: http://www.rodinmuseum.org
Mütter Museum
Visit the museum on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and get $2 off the general admission with the coupon on the website below. Or show your student ID and save $4 every day.
website: http://www.collphyphil.org/mutter_discount_coupon.htm
Entertainment
Ritz Movie Theaters
On Wednesdays all shows in the Ritz Movie Theaters are only $6.
website: http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/Philadelphia/Philadelphia_Frameset.htm
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