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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near The Franklin Institute on Hotels.com. These hotels close to The Franklin Institute consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 6, 2026.

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.

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

1. YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)

2.9 km from The Franklin Institute

David

CNY1,176

CNY1,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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

Tina

CNY8,048

CNY9,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

3. The DWIGHT D Hotel

Rittenhouse Square, 1.2 km from The Franklin Institute

Joel

CNY2,850

CNY3,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

4. Guild House Hotel

Midtown Village, 1.4 km from The Franklin Institute

Matthew

CNY1,490

CNY1,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A modern lobby with a seating area, large windows, a brick wall, and a green wall.

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.

5. ROOST East Market

Midtown Village, 1.4 km from The Franklin Institute

Kai Lin

CNY1,335

CNY1,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

6. Lokal Hotel - Old City

Old City, 2.5 km from The Franklin Institute

Mark

CNY2,324

CNY2,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

7. Morris House Hotel

Washington Square West, 2 km from The Franklin Institute

Gary

CNY1,382

CNY1,596 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 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.

8. Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

Old City, 2.8 km from The Franklin Institute

Sylvia

CNY664

CNY773 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

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

9. The Study at University City

University City, 1.5 km from The Franklin Institute

David

CNY1,619

CNY1,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

10. La Reserve on Pine

Rittenhouse Square, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Bailey

CNY699

CNY808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

susan

CNY688

CNY1,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Fitler Club

Center City West, 0.7 km from The Franklin Institute

Rebecca

CNY1,399

CNY1,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

13. Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Leon

CNY1,469

CNY1,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

14. Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Old City, 2.6 km from The Franklin Institute

Shirley

CNY1,100

CNY1,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

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

15. The Maj Hotel

0.7 km from The Franklin Institute

gerald

CNY1,268

CNY1,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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.

16. Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square, 1.1 km from The Franklin Institute

Andrew

CNY1,443

CNY1,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 modern indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, surrounded by seating areas and potted plants.

17. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

Rittenhouse Square, 0.9 km from The Franklin Institute

Christopher

CNY3,158

CNY3,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel lobby with green upholstered chairs, a round table, a colorful geometric artwork, a flat-screen TV, and an elevator.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, ceiling lights, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

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

18. Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown by IHG

Midtown Village, 1.3 km from The Franklin Institute

Virginia

CNY966

CNY1,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

19. Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Center City West, 1 km from The Franklin Institute

Santiago

CNY1,133

CNY1,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a laptop, and a TV.

A building with a sign reading "SSUITE. The Loxley" and a fire hydrant on the sidewalk.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a croissant, a coffee cup, and a pair of glasses.

20. Sosuite at The Loxley - Old City

Old City, 2.4 km from The Franklin Institute

Michael

CNY960

CNY1,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to The Franklin Institute

Property	Property class	Guest rating
YOWIE (Hotel & Shop)	9.8 Exceptional 76 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center	9.8 Exceptional 318 reviews	View
The DWIGHT D Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 400 reviews	View
Guild House Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 193 reviews	View
ROOST East Market	9.6 Exceptional 727 reviews	View

Other landmarks 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)

Ben Franklin National Memorial is worth a pic or two when discovering Center City. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too.

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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)

Academy of Natural Sciences is just one of the attractions in Center City, Philadelphia so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Philadelphia has to offer, head to Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, The Franklin Institute, and Barnes Foundation.

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

Barnes Foundation

If you'd like to get a taste of Philadelphia student life, check out Barnes Foundation in Center City. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too.

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Julian Abele Marker

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Julian Abele Marker— just one of the monuments in Center City.

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Goldie Paley Gallery at Moore College

If you like art, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Goldie Paley Gallery at Moore College in Center City and see if there's something that takes your fancy. Our travelers also love the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. If you want to see more of the art galleries in Philadelphia, you can easily walk to Barnes Foundation or Rodin Museum.

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Swann Memorial Fountain

Center City is home to Swann Memorial Fountain, so why not stop by during your stay in Philadelphia.

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Calder Gardens

Calder Gardens is just one of the attractions in Center City, Philadelphia so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Philadelphia has to offer, head to Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Barnes Foundation, and The Franklin Institute.

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Benjamin Franklin's Grave

If you like checking out local cemeteries when you're traveling, head to Benjamin Franklin's Grave located in Center City. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near The Franklin Institute?

Guests love staying at The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton, which is a hotel near The Franklin Institute.
Another highly rated hotel is Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, which is just steps away.
The area has plenty to choose from with 3,651 lodging options including hotels and vacation rentals.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near The Franklin Institute?

You can review prices on Hotels.com by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Remember that rates vary based on where and when you plan to go.

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What cheap hotels are close to The Franklin Institute?

Sleep Inn Philadelphia Center City is a budget-friendly hotel near The Franklin Institute and offers a free continental breakfast and free in-room WiFi.
A second low-cost choice is Philly Inn & Suites, which is a short drive away.

Can I find hotels close to The Franklin Institute that are fully refundable?

Yes, many hotels offer refundable room reservations if you cancel prior to the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels close to The Franklin Institute that offer these rates are Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center and W Philadelphia.

What are the best romantic hotels near The Franklin Institute?

For a romantic stay, The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. It's steps from The Franklin Institute.
Another great option is Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, which is just steps away.

What are the best hotels close to The Franklin Institute with free breakfast?

Enjoy a free buffet breakfast to begin your day at Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, which is a 14-minute walk from The Franklin Institute.
Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center is also a recommended place to stay with a free buffet breakfast, and it's located just steps away.

Which hotels near The Franklin Institute have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with city or park views at The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton, which is steps from The Franklin Institute.
Another great choice nearby is Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, which has rooms with city views.

What are the best family hotels close to The Franklin Institute?

Keep the family happy with a stay at The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton which offers free cribs, an indoor pool, and a coffee shop/cafe. The Franklin Institute is just steps away.
Also consider Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best luxury hotels near The Franklin Institute?

Pamper yourself with a stay at The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton, which is steps from The Franklin Institute. This hotel features 2 restaurants including Urban Farmer, and offers an indoor pool.
Another upscale property is Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, which is a short walk away.

What are the best hotels near The Franklin Institute with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Hotel Anna & Bel, which offers free parking. You'll be a short 10-minute drive from The Franklin Institute.
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia also has free parking and is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near The Franklin Institute with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton has an indoor pool. The Franklin Institute is steps from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is The Windsor Suites.

What cheap motels can I book close to The Franklin Institute?

To save on your stay near The Franklin Institute, take a look at Waterfront Inn PHL Airport, which offers parking and a terrace.
Genes Motel is another affordable motel to consider in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near The Franklin Institute?

Browse the exhibits on display at The Franklin Institute and then take in the top attractions like Xfinity Mobile Arena, Lincoln Financial Field, and Citizens Bank Park.
Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Fairmount Park are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to The Franklin Institute?

Your pet companion can join you at The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton, which is steps from The Franklin Institute.
The Windsor Suites is a second pet-friendly option. The hotel offers animal guests food and water bowls.

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