Local Lodging
Hotel prices will vary depending upon time of year, availability, and discounts based upon affiliations with various groups. While the list of accommodations is organized by type and distance from Swarthmore, the College does not endorse any particular facility. For exact prices and availability, please call the hotels directly or contact your travel agent.
Because Philadelphia is nearby, you may also consider one of the many hotels located in the city. To learn more about Philadelphia, please see Visit Philly.
Area Hotels (1–15 miles) | Airport Hotels (7–10 miles) | Regional Hotels (15–25 miles) | Bed-and-Breakfast
Adjacent to the Swarthmore campus
The Inn at Swarthmore
10 Chester Road
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 543-7500
As the only hotel located in Swarthmore, we offer 40 guestrooms, event space, and the Broad Table Tavern. We are also home to the new Swarthmore Campus & Community Store. Special rates are available for guests of Swarthmore College based on availability.
Area Hotels (1-15 miles)
- Best Western Concordville
Route 322 & Route 1
Concordville, PA 19331
(610) 358-9400 - Best Western Philadelphia Airport South at Widener University
1450 Providence Ave. (Route 320)
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-8100 - Candlewood Suites Chester
351 Welsh St.
Chester, PA 19016
(610) 874-3473 - Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Springfield
400 W. Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-1080 / Reservations: 888-236-2437 - Crown Plaza Wilmington North
630 Naamans Road
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-2700 - Days Inn Springfield
650 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-4700 - Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia Broomall / Newtown Square
100 Lawrence Road
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 355-2335 - Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia / Media
300 S. Beatty Road
Media, PA 19063
(484) 443-8899 - Holiday Inn and Suites at the Drexelbrook Event Center
Book using this link for 10% off your stay
4700 Drexelbrook Drive
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
610-259-7000 - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites: Concordville–Brandywine
1110 Baltimore Pike (at Route 202)
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 358-1700 - Philadelphia Marriott West
111 Crawford Ave.
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 941-5600 - Radnor Hotel
591 E. Lancaster Ave.
St. Davids, PA 19087
(610) 688-5800 - Residence Inn Philadelphia Conshohocken
191 Washington St.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-8800 - Wayne Hotel
139 E. Lancaster Ave.
Wayne, PA 19087
(800) 962-5850 - Wayne Bed & Breakfast Inn
211 Strafford Ave.
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 715-2224
Airport Hotels (7–10 miles)
- ALoft Philadelphia Airport
4301 Island Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(267) 298-1700 - Clarion Hotel Philadelphia Airport
76 Industrial Highway
Essington, PA 19029
(610) 521-9600 - Comfort Inn Airport
53 Industrial Highway
Essington, PA 19029
(610) 521-9800 - Embassy Suites Hotel
9000 Bartram Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 365-4500 - Four Points by Sheraton, Philadelphia Airport
4105 Island Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215)-492-0400 - Hampton Inn Philadelphia Airport
8600 Bartram Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 966-1300 - Hilton Philadelphia Airport Hotel
4509 Island Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 365-4150 - Philadelphia Airport Marriott
One Arrivals Road, Terminal B
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-9000 - Red Roof Inn Philadelphia Airport
49 Industrial Highway
Essington, PA 19029
(610) 521-5090 - Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel
500 Stevens Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19113
(610) 521-5900 - Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
4101B Island Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 365-6600 - Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
8900 Bartram Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 365-2200 - Wyndham Garden Hotel – Philadelphia Airport
45 Industrial Highway
Essington, PA 19029
(610) 521-2400
Regional Hotels (15–25 miles)
- Ace Conference Center
800 Ridge Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(800) 523-3000 - Courtyard by Marriott – Great Valley/Malvern
280 Old Morehall Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(888) 236-2427 - Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hotel – Philadelphia West
640 W. Fountain Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 834-8300 - Embassy Suites Philadelphia – Valley Forge
888 Chesterbrook Blvd.
Chesterbrook, PA 19087
(610) 647-6700 - Hampton Inn
2055 Chemical Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 567-0900 - Crowne Plaza: Wilmington North
630 Naamans Road
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-2700 - Staybridge Suites
20 Morehall Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(800) 225-1237
Bed-and-Breakfast
- AIRbnb
Description: Rent unique places to stay from local hosts in Swarthmore and Philadelphia. - Duling-Kurtz House
146 S. Whitford Road
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 524-1830
Description: 15 rooms. - Hamanassett Bed & Breakfast & Carriage House
725 Darlington Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 459-3000
(877) 836-8212 (toll free)
Description: 7 rooms with private baths and a 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath cottage. Not handicap accessible. - Pendle Hill
338 Plush Mill Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 566-4507, ext. 137
Description: Retreat center a five-minute drive from Swarthmore. - Pennsbury Inn
883 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 388-1435
(610) 388-1436 (fax)
Description: 6 rooms, all with private baths. Not handicap accessible. - Sweetwater Farm
50 Sweetwater Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-4711
Description: 7 rooms and 8 cottages. - Alpenhof Bed & Breakfast
2001 N. Ridley Creek Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-8222 - VRBO
Description: Rent short-term vacation homes in Swarthmore and Philadelphia. - Wyndham Alumnae House Bed & Breakfast – Bryn Mawr College
235 N. Merion Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-5236
Description: 7 rooms, all with private baths.