Title: The Franklin Institute in Center City | Expedia.co.uk [The Franklin Institute Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Franklin-Institute-Hotels.0-l553248621532664039-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[The Franklin Institute Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-The-Franklin-Institute.d553248621532664039.Car-Hire-Guide)[Center City Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Center-City.d6057646.Holidays-City-Breaks) # The Franklin Institute ![Center City which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057646/93632090-6115-4185-bb5a-9d17518d0e19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Center City which includes a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057646/93632090-6115-4185-bb5a-9d17518d0e19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Center City which includes night scenes and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057646/a75fc558-b16e-4141-b4c4-0cf3565e68bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Center City which includes heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057646/774805f6-d4f9-4c79-b6d9-eac90cb1b8cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Center City which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057646/11ea6d2f-3331-462c-915b-4be039a6c98e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit The Franklin Institute Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see The Franklin Institute Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![One Sky Loft](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111030000/111024100/111024052/d84da216_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### One Sky Loft Center City £1,143 per person 10 Apr - 17 Apr found 6 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Philadelphia (PHL) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews) I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else but here. I felt at home being able to cook, wash my clothing, and taking a nice shower. The building is secure and safe & the place was very modern. Thank you for having me. I enjoyed my stay Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 ![The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/470000/465800/465743/e895a0bb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia Center City £1,478 per person 10 Apr - 17 Apr found 7 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Philadelphia (PHL) 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Room was nice, great location staff was amazing Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 ![Loews Philadelphia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/425900/425816/5cd30d5c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Loews Philadelphia Hotel Center City £1,231 per person 10 Apr - 17 Apr found 7 hours ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Philadelphia (PHL) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,799 reviews) easy check in . good food. clean, modern, spacious room. 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