The 10 Best Hotels Near The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia from CA $164

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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 formal dining area with tables set for six, large windows with a cityscape view, and white floral arrangements on either side.

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

1. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Center City West, 0.6 km from The Franklin Institute

sebastian

CA $1,494

CA $1,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden beams, and tiled floors. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and several bar stools.

A hotel entrance with an archway labeled "Penn's View Inn" and a sign for "Penn's View Restaurant."

A view of a bridge and a river with buildings in the background.

2. Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

Old City, 2.8 km from The Franklin Institute

Brittany

CA $141

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A dining area with a wooden table, a bowl of fruit, and a decorative brass tray.

A hallway with a patterned rug, a wooden bench, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a yellow armchair. There is a large window with multiple panes, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

A room with a blue upholstered sofa, a wooden chair, a small table with a teapot and cups, and a bookshelf with decorative items.

3. Guild House Hotel

Midtown Village, 1.4 km from The Franklin Institute

Sylvia

CA $330

CA $381 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a ceiling fan, and various seating arrangements including a sofa and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, four wooden bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern lobby with a seating area, large windows, a brick wall, and a green wall.

4. ROOST East Market

Midtown Village, 1.4 km from The Franklin Institute

Ellen

CA $280

CA $323 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A covered patio with tables and chairs, a glass ceiling, and a brick building in the background.

A brick building with a courtyard, surrounded by trees and shrubs.

A brick building with a black double door, two white columns, and an American flag.

A formal event with white floral centerpieces on tables, arranged in a spacious hall with chairs.

5. Morris House Hotel

Washington Square West, 2 km from The Franklin Institute

rob

CA $267

CA $308 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel and salon with a dark facade, large windows, and a bench outside.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern kitchen with a blue accent wall, a central island with stools, and various kitchen appliances.

A modern kitchen with a blue accent wall, a white countertop, and three black bar stools.

6. Lokal Hotel - Old City

Old City, 2.5 km from The Franklin Institute

Summer

CA $492

CA $568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

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

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

7. The Study at University City

University City, 1.5 km from The Franklin Institute

Noela

CA $334

CA $389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa set, a round table, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV displaying "LOEWS HOTELS", a city view, and a seating area with a glass table and chairs.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern reception area with a large illuminated 'PSF' sign, reception desks, and potted plants.

8. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Ryan

CA $311

CA $362 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large window with a view.

A hallway with a checkered floor, a staircase with wooden balusters, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a central staircase, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

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

9. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Old City, 2.6 km from The Franklin Institute

Eileen

CA $209

CA $249 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A cityscape through a window with a plant in the foreground.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round table with two chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window providing natural light.

A building with a sign reading "Kestrel" and a fire hydrant labeled "FDC" on the sidewalk.

10. Kestrel Hotel

1.2 km from The Franklin Institute

Jacob

CA $146

CA $298 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern living room with a large mirror, leather sofas, a coffee table with a plant, and a bookshelf filled with books and plants.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a wall-mounted dumbbell rack.

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

An outdoor seating area with a round metal table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a brick wall.

11. The Maj Hotel

0.7 km from The Franklin Institute

Anthony

CA $209

CA $242 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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.

12. La Reserve on Pine

Rittenhouse Square, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Nancy

CA $178

CA $205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A balcony with wicker chairs and a small round table, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

A gym with exercise equipment, a seated man wiping sweat, and a woman lying on an exercise ball.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of city buildings through the window.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square, 1.1 km from The Franklin Institute

Xaviera Yolanda

CA $290

CA $337 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A table set for a tea service with a tiered tray, teapot, cups, saucers, and a vase with flowers.

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

14. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square, 0.9 km from The Franklin Institute

Kin Kwan

CA $659

CA $824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of city buildings.

A spacious reading area with leather seating, tables, and bookshelves, featuring large windows and a view of city buildings.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A long indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, lounge chairs, and a modern interior design.

15. Fitler Club

Center City West, 0.7 km from The Franklin Institute

Brian

CA $355

CA $410 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, wooden arches, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with a bottle of champagne, and a view of the cityscape.

A bar setting with a person holding a drink, a lamp, and a bar counter.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, and a bar area.

16. Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Center City West, 0.9 km from The Franklin Institute

Michael

CA $255

CA $344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hallway with a bench, framed artwork, and a view into another room.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, ceiling lights, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two green armchairs, a patterned rug, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hotel lobby with green upholstered chairs, a round table, a colorful geometric artwork, a flat-screen TV, and an elevator.

17. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Deborah

CA $203

CA $236 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A buffet setup with various food items and a sign indicating 'Breakfast'.

A hotel room with a round table, two chairs, a lamp, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a red sofa, a round table, a television, and a dining area with chairs.

18. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

University City, 2 km from The Franklin Institute

Hilda

CA $326

CA $379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and an American flag.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a green sofa, a beige armchair, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the cityscape.

A grand hall with a central aisle, white chairs, a chandelier, and floral decorations.

19. The Westin Philadelphia

Center City West, 0.8 km from The Franklin Institute

Derrick

CA $293

CA $340 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

The Notary Hotel with classical architecture, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large arched windows, and elegant chandeliers.

20. The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Market East, 1.1 km from The Franklin Institute

Sherry

CA $267

CA $360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to The Franklin Institute

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center	9.8 Exceptional 319 reviews	View
Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia	9.4 Exceptional 1,386 reviews	View
Guild House Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 195 reviews	View
ROOST East Market	9.6 Exceptional 731 reviews	View
Morris House Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top The Franklin Institute Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was perfect. Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast had many selection. The staff were super accommodating and helpful. Great location for a 3 day stay. Close to great restaurants. The bar was nice. We would absolutely stay here again. Bed was comfortable, pillows great."

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

8/10 Good

"It was OK"

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great group of ppl. Internet went down during checking in and staff was very attentive to everyone check in needs"

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Had a quiet stay. But no conditioner in the shower."

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"It was a nice stay! Loved the little shop available and the gym."

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at 20-30 different hotels per year all over the world for the last several years, and among them, your hotel is the most comfortable and friendly one! I can see people cleaning rooms are very diligent and super friendly and helpful. Every single person I talked in the hallway was so nice!! That's why I came back this month and have been staying for a week. Please be proud of yourself!!!!"

W Philadelphia

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location and the secret garden on floor 7. Fantastic view from our room on 38th floor. Room was beautiful and spacious. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Appreciated the Lemon Drop cocktail on arrival. Would stay again."

Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

8/10 Good

"It was okay. Room was nice. Food was overpriced for what you get."

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A wooden staircase with a metal railing and a circular window at the bottom.

Ben Franklin National Memorial

9.0/10 (495 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Ben Franklin National Memorial, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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A display of various preserved animal specimens and shells in glass jars.

Academy of Natural Sciences

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Dig up dinosaur bones, admire gemstones, discover botany and see butterflies at the oldest natural sciences museum in the Western Hemisphere.

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A courtyard with trees, a garden, and a library with bookshelves.

Barnes Foundation

You can browse the exhibits at Barnes Foundation, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Julian Abele Marker

You can find out about the history of Philadelphia when you stop by Julian Abele Marker. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.

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Goldie Paley Gallery at Moore College

You can browse the exhibits at Goldie Paley Gallery at Moore College, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Swann Memorial Fountain

After visiting Swann Memorial Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Philadelphia. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Calder Gardens

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Calder Gardens during your trip to Philadelphia. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Benjamin Franklin's Grave

Step back in time and learn more about local history with a stop at Benjamin Franklin's Grave in Philadelphia. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Franklin Institute?

The Franklin Institute is located in a vibrant area of Philadelphia known for its popular art scene and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 595 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to The Franklin Institute?

Adjacent to The Franklin Institute, The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good options close by include Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square and The Windsor Suites.

How many hotels should I expect to find near The Franklin Institute?

Expedia has 595 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Franklin Institute.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Franklin Institute, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near The Franklin Institute.

What can I see and do near The Franklin Institute?

Academy of Natural Sciences, Barnes Foundation, and Rodin Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Rocky Steps, and City Hall are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around The Franklin Institute. You can watch performances at Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, Academy of Music, and Miller Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to The Franklin Institute?

You can take advantage of metro transit at 11th St Station, 8th St Station, and 13th St. Station. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for The Franklin Institute hotels

1. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

2. Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

3. Guild House Hotel

4. ROOST East Market

5. Morris House Hotel

6. Lokal Hotel - Old City

7. The Study at University City

8. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

9. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

10. Kestrel Hotel

11. The Maj Hotel

12. La Reserve on Pine

13. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

14. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

15. Fitler Club

16. Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

17. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

18. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

19. The Westin Philadelphia

20. The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott

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Top The Franklin Institute Hotel Reviews

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

W Philadelphia

Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Other attractions near The Franklin Institute

Ben Franklin National Memorial

Academy of Natural Sciences

Barnes Foundation

Julian Abele Marker

Goldie Paley Gallery at Moore College

Swann Memorial Fountain

Calder Gardens

Benjamin Franklin's Grave

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