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A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear view of a tall tower in the background.
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.
A high-rise restaurant with panoramic city views, modern furnishings, and elegant lighting.

1. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Center City West, 0.6 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
sebastian
RM4,900
RM5,702 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
A hotel and salon with a dark facade, large windows, and a bench outside.
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.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a wooden accent wall.

2. Lokal Hotel - Old City

Lokal Hotel - Old City
Old City, 2.5 km from The Franklin Institute
Canada
Summer
RM1,273
RM1,471 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Lokal Hotel - Old City
A restaurant with brick walls, wooden beams, and tiled floors. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.
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.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and several bar stools.

3. Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia
Old City, 2.8 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Gregory
RM395
RM460 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia
A modern building with a sign reading "The Study" and large windows.
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.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

4. The Study at University City

The Study at University City
University City, 1.5 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Naika
RM853
RM993 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The Study at University City
A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa set, a round table, and a large window.
A modern reception area with a large illuminated 'PSF' sign, reception desks, and potted plants.
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.

5. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
LynDara
RM731
RM851 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of city buildings.
A long indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, lounge chairs, and a modern interior design.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern restaurant with a mix of booth and table seating, a bar area, and a view of the cityscape.

6. Fitler Club

Fitler Club
Center City West, 0.7 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Brian
RM923
RM1,066 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Fitler Club
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 building with a brick facade, large windows, and a black door with signage.
A modern interior with a geometric wooden partition, leather armchairs, and a small round table.
A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, a grey cushioned bench, and hexagonal wall-mounted lights.

7. The Maj Hotel

The Maj Hotel
0.7 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Anthony
RM690
RM797 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Maj Hotel
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
A historic building with large windows and a classic architectural style, featuring a sign for a restaurant and a barber shop.

8. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Old City, 2.6 km from The Franklin Institute
United Kingdom
Eileen
RM569
RM677 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection
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 dark-themed library with a fireplace, bookshelves, and leather chairs.
A table set for a tea service with a tiered tray, teapot, cups, saucers, and a vase with flowers.

9. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

The Rittenhouse Philadelphia
Rittenhouse Square, 0.9 km from The Franklin Institute
Canada
Kin Kwan
RM1,650
RM2,086 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The Rittenhouse Philadelphia
A Holiday Inn Express with a prominent sign, located on a city street with buildings and parked cars.
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 breakfast buffet area with a display of cinnamon sweet rolls, a sign indicating the roll selection, and a patterned wall in the background.

10. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG
Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Deborah
RM547
RM637 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG
Bar (on property)
Living area
A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a fireplace.

11. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
University City, 2 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Cruz
RM834
RM970 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel
A hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and an American flag.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the cityscape.
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.

12. The Westin Philadelphia

The Westin Philadelphia
Center City West, 0.8 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Derrick
RM768
RM894 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Westin Philadelphia
A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a bartender, and several bar stools.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.
A café with a wooden counter, a chalkboard menu, and a variety of food items.
A modern building with the sign "element by Westin".

13. Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Center City West, 1 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Lucrecia
RM588
RM684 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
A laundry room with two stacked washing machines, a shower area, and a hallway leading to a dining area with a plant.
A rooftop terrace with a city view, a sliding glass door, and a metal railing.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with blinds, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
Living area

14. One Sky Loft

One Sky Loft
Market East, 2 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Debbie
RM641
RM1,113 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
One Sky Loft
A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with a fire feature, and a view of the sunset.
A modern bar area with a bartender, a woman seated at a table, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern conference room with a long table set for a meeting, large windows offering a city view, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
A modern indoor swimming pool with large windows, lounge chairs, and a poolside area.

15. AKA University City

AKA University City
University City, 1.1 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Emily
RM1,066
RM1,359 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
AKA University City
The Notary Hotel with classical architecture, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
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.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a decorative sculpture.

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

The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Market East, 1.1 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Sherry
RM768
RM1,035 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, and a TV.
Bathroom
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a croissant, a coffee cup, and a pair of glasses.
A building with a sign reading "SSUITE. The Loxley" and a fire hydrant on the sidewalk.

17. Sosuite at The Loxley - Old City

Sosuite at The Loxley - Old City
Old City, 2.4 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Phillip
RM466
RM538 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sosuite at The Loxley - Old City
A spacious rooftop dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and string lights.
A modern lounge area with a curved orange sofa, wooden tables, and a circular light fixture.
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of the city skyline.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, a suitcase, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

18. Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Center City West, 0.6 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Francine
RM338
RM393 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The entrance of Hotel Palomar with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a prominent sign above the entrance.
A conference room with a long wooden table, six chairs, and a modern chandelier.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a bookshelf, and a patterned rug.
A hallway with a patterned floor, two red sofas, and a chandelier.

19. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG
Center City West, 0.9 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Mason
RM698
RM946 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG
A modern lobby with two elevators, a reception desk, and a glass door leading outside.
A modern apartment with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a washing machine, and a closed door.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and elevators.
A modern apartment with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.

20. 4211 Suites

4211 Suites
2.9 km from The Franklin Institute
United States
Amanda
RM494
RM575 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
4211 Suites
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Compare popular hotels close to The Franklin Institute

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear view of a tall tower in the background.
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
9.8
Exceptional
319 reviews
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A hotel and salon with a dark facade, large windows, and a bench outside.
Lokal Hotel - Old City
9.6
Exceptional
151 reviews
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A restaurant with brick walls, wooden beams, and tiled floors. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.
Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia
9.4
Exceptional
1,404 reviews
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A modern building with a sign reading "The Study" and large windows.
The Study at University City
9.4
Exceptional
1,006 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa set, a round table, and a large window.
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
9.4
Exceptional
2,065 reviews
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Top The Franklin Institute Hotel Reviews

The Windsor Suites

The Windsor Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
Angela 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Windsor Suites
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good
"Nice room"
John 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

8/10 Good
"Room size was great, high floor with a view of North Broad st was ok. Had 3 windows/fridge/small keurig . Room was not ready 2 hours after checkin time. Waited 30 mins & received 1 complimentary drink at the bar. We did not park at the hotel at $71/night. Found more reasonable parking lot a few blacks away. Overall, good location and cool building. Room was good."
Debbie 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

10/10 Excellent
"Terrific restaurant"
Jacquelynn 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Love the place and the location. My personal opinion will be the bed, Please replace them."
Luz 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City

Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City

10/10 Excellent
"Only stayed one night. No breakfast or bar"
Ronnie 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

8/10 Good
"Excellent staff! Positive and so helpful !!"
elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was helpful"
Marta 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent
"Great central location with elegant surroundings. Highly recommend!"
Valerie and Randy 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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A wooden staircase with a metal railing and a circular window at the bottom.
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Ben Franklin National Memorial

9.0/10 (495 reviews)
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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)
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Barnes Foundation

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Julian Abele Marker

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Swann Memorial Fountain

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Calder Gardens

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Benjamin Franklin's Grave

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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, take a look at the 595 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place 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 traveller 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 will I find near The Franklin Institute?
Expedia has 595 hotels and other accommodation options 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 refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer 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 theatre.
How can I get to The Franklin Institute?
You can access metro transport at 11th St Station, 8th St Station and 13th St. Station. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.