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Our top choices for The Franklin Institute hotels

A building with large windows, a stone facade, and a black awning.

1. YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)

YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)
2.0 star property
2.9 km from The Franklin Institute
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"It was our first time staying here! We loved it! Felt like more of a home than a hotel and we had a ton of space in our room! Microwave with mini fridge is amazing so we could enjoy meals we had more than once! Loved the location and we had a wonderful time! Staff was quick at responding when we had questions! Thank you!"
United States
Emily Alaine
The price is ￥18,918
￥32,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)
A modern lounge with a glass infinity pool, large windows, and a city view.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
5.0 star property
Center City West, 0.6 km from The Franklin Institute
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (321 reviews)
"Best hotel to stay in Philadelphia."
United States
sebastian
The price is ￥173,679
￥202,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a patterned rug.

3. The DWIGHT D Hotel

The DWIGHT D Hotel
5.0 star property
Rittenhouse Square, 1.2 km from The Franklin Institute
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (402 reviews)
"Unique, tons of character, clean and the best location! Our room had a beautiful balcony looking into the private courtyard and the suites and hosts provided all the comforts for a beautiful stay. Would definitely book again!"
Canada
Johanna
The price is ￥63,024
￥72,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
The DWIGHT D Hotel
A spacious indoor area with a large window, a ceiling fan, and various seating arrangements including a sofa and chairs.

4. ROOST East Market

ROOST East Market
4.0 star property
Midtown Village, 1.4 km from The Franklin Institute
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (740 reviews)
"Nice room, great staff."
United States
Johnathan
The price is ￥28,203
￥32,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
ROOST East Market
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5. ROOST Midtown

ROOST Midtown
4.0 star property
Center City West, 1.1 km from The Franklin Institute
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (430 reviews)
"Great stay! Great location and great staff! Definitely recommend!"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥28,104
￥32,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
ROOST Midtown
A building with a large sign reading "READING TERMINAL MARKET".

6. Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia
3.0 star property
Old City, 2.8 km from The Franklin Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,427 reviews)
"A little to close to the highway for me but nice staff and close to historic area."
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥13,880
￥16,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia
A dining area with a wooden table, a bowl of fruit, and a decorative brass tray.

7. Guild House Hotel

Guild House Hotel
3.0 star property
Midtown Village, 1.4 km from The Franklin Institute
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (199 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Philadelphia, just a short walk from the SEPTA subway system and. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and clean. The historic flavor of the building gives it a unique charm. Great value for the price. There is no front desk staff, but they do communicate via email/text daily to make sure you have what you need. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
George
The price is ￥38,889
￥44,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Guild House Hotel
A hotel and salon with a dark facade, large windows, and a bench outside.

8. Lokal Hotel - Old City

Lokal Hotel - Old City
3.5 star property
Old City, 2.5 km from The Franklin Institute
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (155 reviews)
"Very nice stay in Old City. The stairs are intense, especially with luggage. Nice layout with 2 beds."
United States
Rich
The price is ￥49,238
￥56,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Lokal Hotel - Old City
A courtyard with brick flooring, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

9. Morris House Hotel

Morris House Hotel
3.0 star property
Washington Square West, 2 km from The Franklin Institute
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay as usual!"
United States
Courtney
The price is ￥23,606
￥27,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Morris House Hotel
A row of red-brick townhouses with a sign for 'La Réserve Bed & Breakfast' and a blue patterned outdoor seating area.

10. La Reserve on Pine

La Reserve on Pine
3.5 star property
Rittenhouse Square, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (598 reviews)
"Beautiful Inn and room."
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥13,279
￥15,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
La Reserve on Pine
A modern building with a sign reading "The Study" and large windows.

11. The Study at University City

The Study at University City
4.0 star property
University City, 1.5 km from The Franklin Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,014 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and the attached restaurant was yummy!"
United States
Naika
The price is ￥32,930
￥38,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
The Study at University City
A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a view into another room.

12. The Maj Hotel

The Maj Hotel
3.0 star property
0.7 km from The Franklin Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (542 reviews)
"Just an overall great place to stay!"
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥22,368
￥25,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
The Maj Hotel
A modern Hyatt Centric hotel with a glass facade, located in an urban setting with surrounding buildings.

13. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
4.0 star property
Rittenhouse Square, 1.1 km from The Franklin Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,799 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Tyran
The price is ￥28,420
￥33,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
A modern hotel room with a dining area featuring a large table and red chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a city view through large windows.

14. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
4.0 star property
Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,067 reviews)
"Excellent staff, perfect hospitality and definitely love the hotel’s condition - coming here for years, but always feels fresh and new."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥28,262
￥32,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
A bedroom with a bed, a small table, two chairs, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

15. Kestrel Hotel

Kestrel Hotel
3.5 star property
1.2 km from The Franklin Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"Easy access, easy parking areas nearby, good downtown location"
United States
Jacob
The price is ￥16,166
￥33,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Kestrel Hotel
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of city buildings.

16. Fitler Club

Fitler Club
4.0 star property
Center City West, 0.7 km from The Franklin Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (426 reviews)
"Great offering and location"
United States
Brian
The price is ￥36,960
￥42,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Fitler Club
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large window with a view.

17. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection
2.5 star property
Old City, 2.6 km from The Franklin Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful staff, good hot breakfast."
United States
Julianne
The price is ￥20,714
￥24,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection
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18. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

The Rittenhouse Philadelphia
5.0 star property
Rittenhouse Square, 0.9 km from The Franklin Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff"
Canada
Kin Kwan
The price is ￥63,654
￥80,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
The Rittenhouse Philadelphia
A Holiday Inn Express with a prominent sign, located on a city street with buildings and parked cars.

19. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG
2.5 star property
Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,230 reviews)
"Comfortable beds, clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Parking was easy and less expensive than other options nearby."
United States
Kathy
The price is ￥21,315
￥24,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG
A modern building with the sign "element by Westin".

20. Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
4.0 star property
Center City West, 1 km from The Franklin Institute
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,709 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Fabian
The price is ￥22,736
￥26,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
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Compare popular hotels close to The Franklin Institute

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A building with large windows, a stone facade, and a black awning.
YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)
2.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
78 reviews
View
A modern lounge with a glass infinity pool, large windows, and a city view.
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
321 reviews
View
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a patterned rug.
The DWIGHT D Hotel
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
402 reviews
View
A spacious indoor area with a large window, a ceiling fan, and various seating arrangements including a sofa and chairs.
ROOST East Market
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
740 reviews
View
A person on a bicycle in front of a building with a large arched entrance and ornate metalwork.
ROOST Midtown
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
430 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near The Franklin Institute

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and skylight, featuring modern furniture and a central seating area.

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
4.0 star property
Center City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,873)
The price is ￥16,736
￥19,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Top The Franklin Institute Hotel Reviews

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Walking distance from all the main attractions. Also, trader Joe's market right across the street. What more can you ask for."
Nicola 4-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

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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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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?
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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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