The Philadelphia Museum of Art is at the top of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the wide boulevard that runs from City Hall past the Barnes Foundation and the Rodin Museum. The closest hotels are on Spring Garden Street, along the Parkway and around Logan Square, plus one B&B across the Schuylkill on Baring Street. The five hotels here are listed closest first and range from a 3-star B&B to a 5-star tower hotel.
What to expect staying near the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Hotels along the Parkway put you within a walk of the Rocky Steps and the museum's main entrance early in the morning, before crowds build.
The area is quieter than Center City's core, so there's less street noise at night but fewer late dinner options nearby. For Reading Terminal Market at 1136 Arch Street or the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street, head to 15th St/City Hall and walk east, or take the L (Market-Frankford Line) a stop or two.
Philadelphia's hotel tax totals 15.5%. If you park at your hotel, the parking charge also carries a 22.5% tax.
Hotels near the Philadelphia Museum of Art at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Distance to museum | Walk time | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maj Hotel | 3 | 0.30 mi | 6 min | Not rated |
| Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast | 3 | 0.55 mi | 11 min | 9.6 |
| The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton | 4 | 0.87 mi | 17 min | 8.1 |
| The Windsor Suites | 4 | 0.97 mi | 19 min | 9.0 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center | 5 | 0.98 mi | 20 min | 9.5 |
Getting to and from the museum without a car
- SEPTA buses run along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to 15th St/City Hall, where you can transfer to the L (Market-Frankford Line) or the B (Broad Street Line).
- A single SEPTA bus or Metro trip costs $2.90. A One Day Convenience Pass costs $7.50 and covers up to 8 rides that day.
- If you're also seeing Independence Hall, the timed tickets are free with a $1 online reservation fee, or go to the no-ticket open house from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The Liberty Bell Center is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- If you are arriving at PHL airport, a flat-rate taxi to Center City costs $32 for one passenger, plus $1 for each extra passenger. Rideshare pickup is at Ride App/Zone 7.
The hotels
The Maj Hotel
2225 Spring Garden St
163 reviews
19 min walk to Broad-Spring Garden (B, Broad Street Line)At 2225 Spring Garden Street, 0.30 miles from the museum, The Maj is the closest of the five, about a 6-minute walk to the entrance.
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Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast
3300 Baring Street
9.678 reviews
10 min walk to 34th St (L, Market-Frankford Line)A 3-star B&B on Baring Street with a 9.6 guest score, the highest of the five, about an 11-minute walk from the museum.
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The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton
One Logan Square
8.11,138 reviews
9 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)On Logan Square, a 17-minute walk from the museum, with an indoor pool.
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The Windsor Suites
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy
9.04,373 reviews
6 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)At 1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, so your walk to the museum is along the Parkway itself, and kitchenettes make longer visits easier.
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Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
One North 19th Street
9.5213 reviews
8 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)The only 5-star hotel of the five, with a 9.5 guest score and a 20-minute walk up the Parkway to the museum.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to the Philadelphia Museum of Art?＋
The Maj Hotel at 2225 Spring Garden Street is the closest, at 0.30 miles and roughly a 6-minute walk to the museum entrance at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Can you walk from these hotels to the museum?＋
Yes. All five hotels are within one mile, so walk times range from 6 minutes at The Maj Hotel to 20 minutes at the Four Seasons. The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is a wide, pedestrian-friendly boulevard for most of that route.
Do I need to book museum tickets in advance?＋
Check current ticket options and exhibition times on philamuseum.org before you go; special exhibitions can have timed entry. If you're adding Independence Hall to the trip, its timed tickets are free with a $1 online reservation fee, or you can walk in during the 9 to 10:30 a.m. open house.
What is the SEPTA fare for getting around Philadelphia?＋
Each bus or Metro trip costs $2.90. A One Day Convenience Pass costs $7.50 and covers up to 8 rides in a day. You can load a SEPTA Key card, which costs $4.95, to pay the per-trip fare.
How much is the hotel tax in Philadelphia?＋
Philadelphia's total hotel tax is 15.5%. If you park at or near your hotel, the city's 22.5% parking tax also applies, so factor both into your total cost.
Is there a luxury hotel within walking distance of the museum?＋
The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, One North 19th Street, is the only 5-star hotel of the five, 0.98 miles and about a 20-minute walk up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the museum.
