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 high-rise restaurant with panoramic city views, modern furnishings, and elegant lighting.

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

A person lying on a bed in a hotel room with a large window offering a city view.

1. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Center City West, 0.6 km from The Franklin Institute

sebastian

￥156,260

￥181,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A room with a yellow table, two wooden chairs, a green hanging lamp, and a view of trees through a window.

A room with a large window, a round table, two chairs, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a wall mural, a hanging light, a small orange storage unit, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table and black chairs, a blue door, and a small plant on the shelf.

2. YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)

2.9 km from The Franklin Institute

David

￥23,422

￥37,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

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

3. Morris House Hotel

Washington Square West, 2 km from The Franklin Institute

Joanne

￥24,719

￥28,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a patterned rug.

A courtyard with a brick building, a wooden fence, and a bench.

A brick building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and string lights.

A narrow street with a row of buildings, each with a small front garden and a black metal railing.

4. The DWIGHT D Hotel

Rittenhouse Square, 1.2 km from The Franklin Institute

Johanna

￥75,786

￥87,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

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

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

5. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square, 0.9 km from The Franklin Institute

Kin Kwan

￥63,606

￥80,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

6. Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

Old City, 2.8 km from The Franklin Institute

Sandra

￥15,160

￥17,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

7. La Reserve on Pine

Rittenhouse Square, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Wei

￥13,195

￥15,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

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

8. Lokal Hotel - Old City

Old City, 2.5 km from The Franklin Institute

Richard

￥39,846

￥46,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

9. Guild House Hotel

Midtown Village, 1.4 km from The Franklin Institute

Kara

￥30,261

￥34,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 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 couple dining at a restaurant with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, coffee, and orange juice.

10. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square, 1.1 km from The Franklin Institute

brian

￥31,096

￥36,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern interior with large windows, a high ceiling, and multiple dining tables with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a large window, and a seating area with a round table.

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.

11. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

George

￥27,971

￥32,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern restaurant with a brick wall, hexagonal light fixtures, and indoor plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a long corridor, a decorative wooden partition, and two plush armchairs.

A modern hotel room with a brick wall, a large bed with white linens, a blue patterned rug, and a wooden nightstand.

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

12. The Maj Hotel

0.7 km from The Franklin Institute

melissa

￥19,212

￥22,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

13. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Old City, 2.6 km from The Franklin Institute

Julianne

￥23,062

￥27,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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.

14. The Study at University City

University City, 1.5 km from The Franklin Institute

linlin

￥33,437

￥38,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

15. Kestrel Hotel

1.2 km from The Franklin Institute

Nadine

￥16,032

￥32,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

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

16. Fitler Club

Center City West, 0.7 km from The Franklin Institute

Bevan

￥36,811

￥42,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a bartender, and several bar stools.

A café with a wooden counter, a chalkboard menu, and a variety of food items.

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

A modern building with the sign "element by Westin".

17. Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Center City West, 1 km from The Franklin Institute

Zahra

￥26,408

￥30,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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.

18. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Chad

￥22,501

￥26,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A spacious banquet hall with round tables, clear chairs, and elegant chandeliers.

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

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

19. The Westin Philadelphia

Center City West, 0.8 km from The Franklin Institute

Anil

￥31,096

￥36,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious rooftop dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and string lights.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, a suitcase, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern lounge area with a curved orange sofa, wooden tables, and a circular light fixture.

20. Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Center City West, 0.6 km from The Franklin Institute

Miguel

￥17,032

￥19,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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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 309 reviews	View
YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)	9.8 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
Morris House Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The DWIGHT D Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 400 reviews	View
The Rittenhouse Philadelphia	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top The Franklin Institute Hotel Reviews

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location is ideal for the city and the building is a historic feature. Great views from the upper floors."

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was just wonderful, and you are right in the middle of the action. We like to go out exploring during the day, early dinner, and retire for the evening. There is a free bus service, I think it is called PHLASH, for seniors and only $5/day for everyone. It provides a hop on/hop off on a 30-minute circuit. We took it down to the end of Market Street and got off at the Liberty Bell (6th street) and sauntered back. Incredible experience. Valet parking is a bit stiff at $57USD per night, but if you have ever driven in that area, you will quickly realize why. AAA +++, we will be back -- loved it!"

The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Clean Wonderful staff Beautiful property"

Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my two-night stay at the Hyatt Centric. My room was ready upon check-in and was in pristine condition. Staff was friendly and professional, the hotel was quiet, and I had a lovely view from my room. The hotel is centrally located and close to restaurants, stores, and public transportation; it is also one mile from attractions like Reading Terminal Market. One thing to note: the entrance to the hotel is on a side street, which I almost missed because I was not expecting it. This has nothing to do with the service of the hotel, but is something to be aware of (I walked to the hotel at nearly midnight and felt perfectly safe). Overall, I would recommend this hotel for a getaway to (or staycation in!) Philly."

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our short stay. The valet was quick and convenient and the happy hour in the lobby was a really nice touch."

Other attractions near The Franklin Institute

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 entertainment choices 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 art 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 great live music 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 617 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 Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia and The Windsor Suites.

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

Expedia has 617 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?

Barnes Foundation, The Mütter Museum, and Philadelphia Museum of Art 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. YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)

3. Morris House Hotel

4. The DWIGHT D Hotel

5. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

6. Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

7. La Reserve on Pine

8. Lokal Hotel - Old City

9. Guild House Hotel

10. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

11. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

12. The Maj Hotel

13. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

14. The Study at University City

15. Kestrel Hotel

16. Fitler Club

17. Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

18. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

19. The Westin Philadelphia

20. Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

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Top The Franklin Institute Hotel Reviews

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia by IHG

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

Frequently asked questions

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