Independence Hall is on Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th, with Old City to the north and east and Society Hill to the south. The five hotels here are all within about a 6-minute walk of the hall's Chestnut Street entrance, listed closest first, so you can get to the 9 a.m. open house without planning around transit.
What to expect in each neighborhood
Old City, directly north and east of Independence Hall, puts you steps from the National Constitution Center on Market Street, the galleries along 3rd Street, and the cobblestones of Elfreth's Alley. Hotels on this side of the hall tend to occupy historic buildings, and the street grid is easy to navigate on foot.
Society Hill, south of Chestnut Street, is quieter after dark. The blocks around 8th and Walnut Streets feel residential, with fewer chain restaurants and more independent spots. If you want to walk to the hall in the morning and come back to a calmer block at night, this is the side to pick.
The nearest rail stop to the hall is 5th St/Independence Hall on the L (Market-Frankford Line), which runs east toward Frankford Transit Center and west through Center City to 69th St Transit Center.
Hotels near Independence Hall at a glance
| Hotel | Distance | Star rating | Guest score | Park side | Nearest L station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG | 0.05 mi / ~1 min | 4 | 9.2 | North | 5th St/Independence Hall |
| Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel | 0.11 mi / ~2 min | 4 | 8.0 | North | 5th St/Independence Hall |
| Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection | 0.24 mi / ~5 min | 3 | 9.2 | East | 2nd St |
| Wyndham Philadelphia-Historic District | 0.26 mi / ~5 min | 4 | 8.0 | North | 5th St/Independence Hall |
| Morris House Hotel | 0.26 mi / ~5 min | 3 | 9.3 | South | 8th-Market |
Getting to and from PHL airport
- The SEPTA Airport Line runs from Philadelphia International Airport to Center City every 30 minutes on weekdays. The fare is $8.75 when purchased before boarding.
- A flat-rate taxi from the airport to Center City costs $32 for one passenger, plus $1 for each extra passenger. Taxis load at Zone 5; rideshare apps load at Ride App/Zone 7.
- From Jefferson Station or Suburban Station, the L (Market-Frankford Line) gets you to 5th St/Independence Hall in a few stops. A single Metro trip costs $2.90, or $7.50 for a One Day Convenience Pass.
Visiting Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell
Independence Hall admission is free, but timed tickets carry a $1 online reservation fee. If you want to skip the reservation, a daily open house runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. with no ticket required. The Liberty Bell Center, directly across Chestnut Street, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and free to enter.
All five hotels on this list are close enough that you can walk to the hall's Chestnut Street entrance, check the line, and return to your room if the wait is long.
The hotels
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
433 Chestnut St.
9.21,287 reviews
2 min walk to 5th St/Independence Hall (L, Market-Frankford Line)At 0.05 miles from the hall's Chestnut Street entrance, this LEED Gold hotel is the closest of the five, diagonally across 5th and Chestnut from Independence Square.
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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
401 Chestnut St
8.0411 reviews
3 min walk to 5th St/Independence Hall (L, Market-Frankford Line)A full-service Marriott at 401 Chestnut Street, 0.11 miles from the hall, with on-site dining and a 2-minute walk to the Liberty Bell.
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Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection
235 Chestnut St
9.21,046 reviews
3 min walk to 2nd St (L, Market-Frankford Line)A 3-star hotel with a 9.2 guest score at 235 Chestnut Street, 0.24 miles east of the hall and a 3-minute walk from 2nd St on the L.
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Wyndham Philadelphia-Historic District
400 Arch Street
8.05,022 reviews
3 min walk to 5th St/Independence Hall (L, Market-Frankford Line)A 4-star hotel with a pool and parking at 400 Arch Street, 0.26 miles north of the hall.
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Morris House Hotel
225 South 8th Street
9.3587 reviews
7 min walk to 8th-Market (L, Market-Frankford Line)The highest guest score here at 9.3, and the only pick south of the hall, on South 8th Street about 0.26 miles away.
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Frequently asked questions
How close are these hotels to the Liberty Bell Center?＋
The Liberty Bell Center is directly across Chestnut Street from Independence Hall. The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia is about a 2-minute walk away, and every hotel here gets you there on foot in 6 minutes or less.
Do I need a ticket to visit Independence Hall?＋
Admission is free. Timed tickets carry a $1 online reservation fee. If you skip the reservation, a daily open house from 9 to 10:30 a.m. requires no ticket at all. The Liberty Bell Center is free and open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Which SEPTA stations are closest to these hotels?＋
Three of the five are a 2- to 3-minute walk from 5th St/Independence Hall on the L (Market-Frankford Line). Independence Park Hotel is 3 minutes from 2nd St, also on the L, and Morris House Hotel is 7 minutes from 8th-Market. A single Metro trip costs $2.90; a One Day Convenience Pass costs $7.50.
How do I get from Philadelphia International Airport to these hotels?＋
The SEPTA Airport Line runs to Center City every 30 minutes on weekdays for $8.75 per trip (or $11.00 if you pay on board). A flat-rate taxi from the airport to Center City costs $32 for one passenger, plus $1 for each extra passenger. Rideshare pickups at the airport use Ride App/Zone 7.
Which of these hotels has a sustainability certification?＋
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia holds LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. None of the other four hotels is LEED-certified.
Is there a mid-range option close to Independence Hall?＋
Yes. The Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection, at 235 Chestnut Street, is a 3-star hotel about 0.24 miles from the hall with a guest score of 9.2. Morris House Hotel on South 8th Street is also 3-star and has the highest guest score of the five at 9.3.
