StayAreasIs Logan Square & Museum District a good place to stay in Philadelphia?
Yes, if museums are your priority. The Art Museum, the Barnes and the Franklin Institute are a walk away and City Hall is close, though evenings on the Parkway are quiet.
Stay here if
- Museum lovers
- Families
- Business travellers
Look elsewhere if
- You want bars on the doorstep
- You want to walk to the Liberty Bell
- You want a lively street scene
Hotels in Logan Square & Museum District
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Staying in Logan Square & Museum District
Logan Square is a good base if your trip is about museums. It sits on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between City Hall and the Philadelphia Art Museum, so the Barnes, the Franklin Institute and the Academy of Natural Sciences are a few minutes' walk away, and Suburban Station has trains to the airport.
The area is built around the Parkway, a grand boulevard of flags, fountains and museums. The Art Museum sits at the top of its famous Rocky Steps, the Barnes holds one of the world's great collections of Impressionist art, and the Franklin Institute is a favourite with kids. LOVE Park and City Hall are at the other end.
The downside is that it's quiet after the museums close. There are few restaurants and bars along the Parkway, so evenings mean a walk to Rittenhouse or Center City, and Old City's historic sights are a subway ride away.
What makes Logan Square special is the walk to the Art Museum. You can run up the Rocky Steps in the morning, spend the afternoon at the Barnes and still be at dinner in Rittenhouse in 15 minutes. For museum lovers and families, it's a calm, central place to stay.
Getting around
- Barnes Foundation7walk
- Franklin Institute7walk
- City Hall15walk
- Rittenhouse Square15walk
- Liberty Bell Center18transit
- Reading Terminal Market19walk
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)40
Logan Square & Museum District questions
Is Logan Square & Museum District a good area to stay in Philadelphia?
Yes, if museums are your priority. The Art Museum, the Barnes and the Franklin Institute are a walk away and City Hall is close, though evenings on the Parkway are quiet. It suits museum lovers, families and business travellers.
How much does a hotel in Logan Square & Museum District cost?
A typical double is around $200 a night at a budget hotel, $215 mid-range and $360 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Logan Square & Museum District?
About 40 minutes door to door: SEPTA Airport Line to Suburban Station, then a short walk.
How far is Logan Square & Museum District from the main sights?
Door to door from Logan Square & Museum District: Barnes Foundation 7 minutes on foot, Franklin Institute 7 minutes on foot, City Hall 15 minutes on foot and Rittenhouse Square 15 minutes on foot.