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

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

1. YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)

2.9 km from The Franklin Institute

David

HK$1,387

HK$2,145 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern lounge with a glass infinity pool, large windows, and a city view.

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

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.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Center City West, 0.6 km from The Franklin Institute

sebastian

HK$9,411

HK$10,952 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

3. The DWIGHT D Hotel

Rittenhouse Square, 1.2 km from The Franklin Institute

Johanna

HK$3,137

HK$3,623 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

4. ROOST East Market

Midtown Village, 1.4 km from The Franklin Institute

Johnathan

HK$1,545

HK$1,784 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A building with a large sign reading "READING TERMINAL MARKET".

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

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

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

5. Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

Old City, 2.8 km from The Franklin Institute

Gregory

HK$759

HK$884 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A courtyard with brick flooring, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

A dining area with a table set for four, a fireplace, and a framed portrait above the mantel.

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

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

6. Morris House Hotel

Washington Square West, 2 km from The Franklin Institute

rob

HK$1,475

HK$1,704 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

7. Lokal Hotel - Old City

Old City, 2.5 km from The Franklin Institute

Summer

HK$2,446

HK$2,825 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A row of red-brick townhouses with a sign for 'La Réserve Bed & Breakfast' and a blue patterned outdoor seating area.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.

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.

8. La Reserve on Pine

Rittenhouse Square, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Nancy

HK$981

HK$1,133 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Keisha

HK$1,404

HK$1,634 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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.

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

10. The Study at University City

University City, 1.5 km from The Franklin Institute

Naika

HK$1,639

HK$1,907 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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.

11. Kestrel Hotel

1.2 km from The Franklin Institute

Jacob

HK$805

HK$1,645 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, a grey cushioned bench, and hexagonal wall-mounted lights.

A modern interior with a geometric wooden partition, leather armchairs, and a small round table.

A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a black door with signage.

12. The Maj Hotel

0.7 km from The Franklin Institute

Anthony

HK$1,325

HK$1,531 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

13. Fitler Club

Center City West, 0.7 km from The Franklin Institute

Brian

HK$1,772

HK$2,047 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bookshelf, and a view of the cityscape.

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a table, a chair, a TV, a cabinet, and a large window with a city view.

14. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square, 1.1 km from The Franklin Institute

Tyran

HK$1,374

HK$1,599 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

15. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square, 0.9 km from The Franklin Institute

Kin Kwan

HK$3,168

HK$4,006 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

16. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Old City, 2.6 km from The Franklin Institute

Eileen

HK$1,093

HK$1,299 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a carpeted floor.

17. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Deborah

HK$1,027

HK$1,196 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern interior with wooden furniture, shelves with pottery, and a bright pink wall.

A building entrance with a green sign reading "MOTTO".

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

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

Center City West, 0.6 km from The Franklin Institute

Francine

HK$637

HK$741 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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 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

HK$1,475

HK$1,717 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a fireplace.

A modern cafe interior with seating, a counter with snacks, and a menu display.

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

20. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

University City, 2 km from The Franklin Institute

Cruz

HK$1,601

HK$1,863 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to The Franklin Institute

Property	Property class	Guest rating
YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)	9.8 Exceptional 77 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center	9.8 Exceptional 319 reviews	View
The DWIGHT D Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 401 reviews	View
ROOST East Market	9.6 Exceptional 735 reviews	View
Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia	9.4 Exceptional 1,406 reviews	View

Top The Franklin Institute Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

10/10 Excellent

"Great view from the 10th floor. Right in the middle of everything. Very clean and tidy. Air conditioning and heat work really well. Room was so spacious. Amenities are a great plus. Staff was super courteous and helpful. I’d say we’d stay again, but the stay was made by accident and it was extremely expensive."

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

8/10 Good

"Very helpful checkin. Great location."

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Superb front desk staff!"

The Windsor Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Took my kids for a few day since they were off from school and this hotel was amazing. We were able to walk everywhere and I had a chance to enjoy the bar at night."

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

8/10 Good

"everything was very nice. staff was great and helpful"

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

10/10 Excellent

"Staff"

Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

8/10 Good

"Great hotel!"

The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Great central location with elegant surroundings. Highly recommend!"

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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)

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Academy of Natural Sciences

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

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

Barnes Foundation

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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 travels to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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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.

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Our top choices for The Franklin Institute hotels

1. YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)

2. Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

3. The DWIGHT D Hotel

4. ROOST East Market

5. Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

6. Morris House Hotel

7. Lokal Hotel - Old City

8. La Reserve on Pine

9. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

10. The Study at University City

11. Kestrel Hotel

12. The Maj Hotel

13. Fitler Club

14. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

15. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

16. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

17. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

18. Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

19. The Westin Philadelphia

20. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

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Top The Franklin Institute Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City

Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

The Windsor Suites

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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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