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Location & Hotels

Located in historic Old City Philadelphia near Independence Park, the Science History Institute Conference Center is conveniently located close to Interstates 95 and 76, Amtrak’s 30th Street Station (for trains from New York, Washington, D.C., and other popular stops along the Northeast Corridor), and the Philadelphia International Airport.

Hotels

There are a number of hotels within easy walking distance of the Institute. For rates and other information, please contact the hotel’s salesperson directly.

Independence Park Hotel

  • 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (less than 1 block away)
  • Complimentary Breakfast | Complimentary Internet | Special Science History Institute Rates
  • Tel: 215.922.4443
  • Contact: Kelci Schlierf | cell 267.235.2098 | sales@independenceparkhotel.com

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel 

Philadelphia Marriott Old City

  • One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (1 block away)
  • Tel: 215.238.6000

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District 

  • 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (3 blocks away)
  • Tel: 215.923.8660
  • Contact: Romina Magana | 267.765.3332 | rmagana@wyndham.com

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia 

Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing

  • 201 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (4 blocks away)
  • Tel: 215.521.6500
  • Contact: Deborah Smith | 215.521.6551 | deborah.smith@hilton.com

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Penn’s Landing 

  • 100 North Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (6 blocks away)
  • Tel: 215.627.7900
  • Contact: Jason Young | 215.278.7530 | dos@hiepennslanding.com

Penn’s View Hotel 

  • 14 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (4 blocks away)
  • Tel: 215.922.7600
  • Contact: Carlo Sena | 215.922.7800 | carlo@pennsviewhotel.com

Getting Here

Find out how to get to the Science History Institute by car or public transportation.
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