The Best Hotels Closest to The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia for 2026

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

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

1. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Center City West, 0.6 km from The Franklin Institute

sebastian

₩1,408,050

₩1,638,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a historic building with arched windows and a brick facade.

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

2. ROOST East Market

Midtown Village, 1.4 km from The Franklin Institute

Ellen

₩264,177

₩305,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a vase, and a painting on the wall.

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

3. Guild House Hotel

Midtown Village, 1.4 km from The Franklin Institute

Sylvia

₩352,801

₩407,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

4. Morris House Hotel

Washington Square West, 2 km from The Franklin Institute

rob

₩276,380

₩319,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a large rug.

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

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

5. Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

Old City, 2.8 km from The Franklin Institute

Brittany

₩141,610

₩164,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A spacious living room with large windows, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

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

6. Lokal Hotel - Old City

Old City, 2.5 km from The Franklin Institute

Summer

₩464,657

₩536,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A bedroom with a bed, a small table, two chairs, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

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

7. Kestrel Hotel

1.2 km from The Franklin Institute

Jacob

₩137,587

₩281,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 dining area with a long table set for six, flanked by wine coolers.

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

8. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Ryan

₩293,679

₩341,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, glass railings, and hanging pendant lights.

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

9. The Study at University City

University City, 1.5 km from The Franklin Institute

Noela

₩347,319

₩404,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A historic building with large windows and a classic architectural style, featuring a sign for a restaurant and a barber shop.

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

10. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Old City, 2.6 km from The Franklin Institute

Eileen

₩197,918

₩234,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

A couple dining at a restaurant with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, coffee, and orange juice.

11. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square, 1.1 km from The Franklin Institute

Xaviera Yolanda

₩273,564

₩318,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'La Réserve Bed & Breakfast' and a flower box with red and white flowers.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a sofa and a table.

A hallway with a red carpet, a wooden bench, a vase of flowers, and a mirror on the wall.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a bookshelf.

12. La Reserve on Pine

Rittenhouse Square, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Nancy

₩167,759

₩193,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

13. The Maj Hotel

0.7 km from The Franklin Institute

Anthony

₩226,629

₩261,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 modern spa and club interior with a reception desk, shelves of products, and a wooden floor.

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

14. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square, 0.9 km from The Franklin Institute

Kin Kwan

₩622,224

₩778,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern restaurant with a mix of booth and table seating, a bar area, and a view of the cityscape.

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

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

15. Fitler Club

Center City West, 0.7 km from The Franklin Institute

Brian

₩335,639

₩387,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A modern coffee shop with seating, a coffee station, and a kitchen area.

16. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Deborah

₩193,104

₩224,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

17. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

University City, 2 km from The Franklin Institute

Hilda

₩307,894

₩358,297 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 grand hall with a central aisle, white chairs, a chandelier, and floral decorations.

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

18. The Westin Philadelphia

Center City West, 0.8 km from The Franklin Institute

Derrick

₩276,380

₩321,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large wooden bookshelf.

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

19. Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Center City West, 0.9 km from The Franklin Institute

Michael

₩241,380

₩324,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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 living room with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a decorative sculpture.

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

Market East, 1.1 km from The Franklin Institute

Sherry

₩252,108

₩339,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top The Franklin Institute Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay - location was great and facilities were nice."

The Windsor Suites

10/10 Excellent

"I would like to thank Caesar for assisting my family while at the Windsor. I would love to come back and enjoy the heated skyline pool. One suggestion, the area should remain open longer than 8pm for guests to enjoy the night life and city lights while relaxing in the roof top heated pool!"

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Nice place. Would stay again."

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, friendly staff, LIVELY Neighborhood."

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay, hotel was 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"

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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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Franklin Institute?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near The Franklin Institute, click here.

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. ROOST East Market

3. Guild House Hotel

4. Morris House Hotel

5. Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

6. Lokal Hotel - Old City

7. Kestrel Hotel

8. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

9. The Study at University City

10. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

11. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

12. La Reserve on Pine

13. The Maj Hotel

14. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

15. Fitler Club

16. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

17. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

18. The Westin Philadelphia

19. Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

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

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Top The Franklin Institute Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

The Windsor Suites

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

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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