Places to stay in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Swarthmore is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Swarthmore was originally named Westdale in honor of noted painter Benjamin West, who was one of the early residents of the town. The name was changed to Swarthmore after the establishment of Swarthmore College. Local restaurants include A & G Family Restaurant, Barone's Tuscan Grill, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, and South Philly Steaks & Fries.

If you are travelling in the area, Swarthmore is located close to Steinbright Career Development Center, Yankee Point, Cynwyd Elementary School, Burn Brae Hospital and USS Olympia.

The center of Swarthmore ( which is at is longitude -75°20'56.4 and latitude 39°54'7.9200 ) is located 2 miles away from Ridley Park, 3 miles away from Media, 3 miles away from Springfield and 4 miles away from Chester.

Available Swarthmore lodging

We currently have 5 accommodations in and around Swarthmore.

Swarthmore Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Hotels

Americas Best Value Inn

Approx 3 miles away in Media:

Americas Best Value Inn Media/Philadelphia offers the most value for your money when staying for business- pleasure- or just passing through! We offer clean spacious rooms- luggage storage space- and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
512 East Franklin Street
Media, Pennsylvania
Bed & Breakfasts

Alpenhof Bed And Breakfast

Approx 5 miles away in Media:

Alpenhof B and B a 300 yr. old converted barn just minutes from Philly and many popular attractions is a serene respite from most other getaways.
2001 Ridley Creek Road
Media, Pennsylvania
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The Inn At Swarthmore

The Inn at Swarthmore will offer 40 guestrooms and suites - a signature restaurant - private dining and flexible meeting space to accommodate your group or social event needs. The Inn at Swarthmore is located on the campus of Swarthmore College - an easy train ride from center city Philadelphia.
10 South Chester Road
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Bed & Breakfasts

Purcell Darrell House B&B

Swarthmore is a wonderful little town. Downtown Swarthmore is almost two blocks long … wow! … and we’re just a five minute walk away. The entrance to the College is on the way to town, just ½ a block away. A smoke-free Victorian home, ca.
315 North Chester Road
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport

Approx 4 miles away in Essington:

Stay close to it all at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport, located off I-95, just minutes from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)—reachable via a free shuttle. We provide modern accommodations and amenities like a gym, business center, and meeting room.
53 Industrial Hway
Essington, Pennsylvania

Swarthmore Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

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Things to see and do, places to eat in Swarthmore

Photograph of Jim's Steaks, Springfield
Jim's Steaks

New London Pizza ( Dining / Pizza ). Located at 1016 Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park, 3 miles from the center of Swarthmore. At New London Pizza, we pride ourselves on preparing a delicious meal for every customer, every time. Our ingredients are fresh, and our staff is friendly and courteous. For your convenience, we offer dine-in, pickup and delivery service. newlondonpizzashop.com Link

Cornerstone Pizza ( Dining / Pizza ). Located at 901 Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park, 3 miles from the center of Swarthmore. We don’t shop around for different or cheaper brands Of food from our distributor’s. We never change our portion amounts on our menu items. We have been giving the same amounts since We've opened. Anything from the amount of cheese on our pizza, the meat on our steaks and hoagies, our wing sauce, down to the portion of french fries that we give per order. We try our best to be consistent! That coupled with great service that we provide is what Cornerstone Pizza is all about! Come see and taste the difference for yourself! www.cornerstonepizza.com Link

The Ridley House ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 2107 Mac Dade Boulevard Holmes Pa, Holmes, 3 miles from the center of Swarthmore. The Ridley House is a New American Restaurant & Bar modeled after a traditional Hall & Parlor Home. The space is comprised of three unique rooms & seasonal outdoor beer garden. Guests can enjoy options from our rustic American Farm Fare menu, handcrafted cocktails, & robust selection of craft beer. www.ridleyhousepa.com Link

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 1138 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, 1 mile from the center of Swarthmore. Since 1990, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has been making all your Mexican favorites the way you like them. BIG, fresh and delicious. Our famous flame grilled flavor and unique grilled tortillas are where it all starts. Add to that freshly-prepared, quality meats, produce, unique salsas and you've got a menu built just the way you like it: Baja Fresh®. That means you won't find freezers, can openers or microwaves in a Baja Fresh location, either. So get fired up. You've found a place that understands what you like to eat and how you like to eat it. In a processed, pre-heated world, we're here with fresh mouth-watering Mexican favorites done right. The flavors are amazing and the meals are satisfying because they're built the right way. They're built Baja Fresh®. wwww.bajafresh.com Link

Jim's Steaks ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 469 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, 2 miles from the center of Swarthmore. Jim's Steaks has been serving the finest quality steaks and hoagies in Philadelphia for 70 years. Casual dining. All steaks come with fried onions. Extras: whiz, american cheese, provolone, mushrooms, pizza sauce, onions, tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, lettuce, extra meat. Jim's uses only the highest grade, prime or choice western, top round, steer beef. All Hoagies made with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Oil or Mayo, Onions, Seasoning &, and Hot Peppers All shakes and ice cream sodas are made with Breyers ice cream. www.jimssteaks.com Link

Gaetano's Pizzeria & Italian ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 506 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, 2 miles from the center of Swarthmore. Steaks, Pizzeria and Italian foods.