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 Highland Avenue Station, Ash Shahid Islamic Private School, Washington School, Mount Moriah Cemetery and Holiday Inn Philadelphia Airport.

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

Photograph of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport, Essington
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

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
Hotels

Red Carpet Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Lester:

When you stay at our Philadelphia Airport hotel, you’ll enjoy a convenient location at an affordable rate. Conveniently located near Interstate 95 and downtown Philadelphia, the Red Carpet Inn offers access to Liberty Bell Center and popular .....
600 North Governor Printz Boulevard
Lester, Pennsylvania
Hotels

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
Bed & Breakfasts

Country Barn Loft B&b

Approx 3 miles away in WaKeeney:

19065 280 Avenue
WaKeeney, Kansas

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

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

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

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

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

Bella Roma Pizza Kitchen ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 9 East Woodland Avenue, Springfield, 2 miles from the center of Swarthmore. We serve hand created Italian dinners accompanied by warm garlic bread. The kids want pizza but you want Eggplant Parmigiana? You only have to decide whether to eat in or take out.