The Best Hotels Closest to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg for 2026

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A spacious living area with a grand staircase, modern furniture, and a large plant.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a bar counter with chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a piano.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a brick facade, and a tower.

1. Penn Harris Hotel Harrisburg, Trademark by Wyndham

3 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

James

SAR 375

SAR 417 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone fireplace with a glass front, set in a wooden wall.

A compact kitchen with a wooden countertop, hanging plants, and a small dining table.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, hanging plants, and a built-in oven.

A kitchen with a Galanz refrigerator, a mural, and a view through a large window.

2. BurgBnB Downtown

Downtown Harrisburg, 0.1 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Jared

SAR 472

SAR 524 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a fireplace.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles. There are two seating areas with chairs and tables, and a large pillar with a light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a dining space.

3. Hilton Harrisburg

Downtown Harrisburg, < 0.1 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Stephanie

SAR 520

SAR 578 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a modern ceiling light.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a built-in refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with a wooden table, red stools, and a hanging light fixture.

A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

4. BurgBnB Riverfront

Midtown, 1.2 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Anthony

SAR 674

SAR 748 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

The exterior of Crowne Plaza Hotel with a prominent entrance, American flags, and potted plants.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and blue walls, and a tiled floor.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench press, and a rack of dumbbells.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a kitchen area, and a door.

5. Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

Downtown Harrisburg, 0.2 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Maddison

SAR 417

SAR 463 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a large window, a bench, two chairs, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

A parking lot with various vehicles, trees, and a bridge in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

A view through a window of a parking lot with several cars, trees, and a bridge in the background.

6. Hotel Hanna

0.7 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Divyam

SAR 205

SAR 227 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a dresser.

A lobby with a leather sofa, a small table, a reception desk, and a door with a sign.

A sign for Riverfront Inn with a contact number.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, and a coffee maker.

7. Riverfront Inn

2.6 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Thomas

SAR 259

SAR 288 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a display of snacks.

A modern bar area with wooden stools, a large counter, and a television screen.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Camp Hill

6.2 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Mike

SAR 475

SAR 528 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, brick walls, and modern lighting fixtures.

A hotel reception desk with computers, a keyboard, a mouse, and a lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by large windows and a brick wall.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple serving stations, and a stained glass ceiling.

9. Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center

5.8 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Debra

SAR 487

SAR 540 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a snack area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view of greenery.

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Harrisburg East

4.9 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Yukinobu

SAR 402

SAR 446 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a pergola, seating, and a grill station.

A kitchen counter with a variety of food items including cheese, grapes, and tomatoes. There are also bottles of wine and a water dispenser in the background.

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and American flags.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and hanging decorations.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Harrisburg East-Hershey Area

5.4 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

mark

SAR 498

SAR 553 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows offering a view.

A clean, modern kitchenette with stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and wooden cabinetry with shelves for additional storage.

A MainStay Suites Extended Stay hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall with geometric cutouts, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South

12.5 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Robert

SAR 429

SAR 477 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a flat-screen TV mounted on a stone wall, a wooden reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit area with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a desk lamp, a hanging coat rack, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North

14.9 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Edwin

SAR 220

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a pool.

A modern lounge area with a green sofa, multiple tables, and chairs, and a reception desk in the background.

A breakfast buffet with labeled containers of food, a coffee machine, and a sign that says "inspired table".

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'HOME 2' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Harrisburg North

5.5 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

MARIA

SAR 428

SAR 475 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A MainStay Suites Extended Stay hotel with a parking lot and a black SUV parked in front.

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large mirror.

A compact kitchen with a black refrigerator, a microwave, and beige cabinets.

15. MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South

12.4 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Stephen

SAR 330

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with round tables and blue chairs, a green booth seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of greenery and trees.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Harrisburg Hershey

5.3 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

David

SAR 348

SAR 386 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a well-maintained lawn.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a flagpole.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Harrisburg Hershey

6.4 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

JONATHAN

SAR 453

SAR 503 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a central island with fruit and snacks, and a wall with kitchen utensils and the phrase "Let's Bake Some Memories."

A gym with rows of black dumbbells on a rack, a treadmill, and a bench.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a window with a view, and a painting on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a garden, and a modern building in the background.

18. Hampton Inn by Hilton Harrisburg West

8.9 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

David R

SAR 397

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern living room with grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a stone-patterned wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a view through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a lamp, and a window.

A large building with a central entrance, columns, and a flagpole.

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA

5.5 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Kishan

SAR 267

SAR 296 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A red Tesla Model S parked at a charging station.

A clean, modern interior with a wall-mounted bookcase filled with various books.

A reception area with a stone-textured counter, a check-in sign, and a window on the left.

A multi-story building with a covered parking area and a sign indicating it is an Escape Inn.

20. Escape Inn Hershey

16.9 km from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Debra

SAR 212

SAR 235 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Penn Harris Hotel Harrisburg, Trademark by Wyndham	8.6 Excellent 271 reviews	View
BurgBnB Downtown	8.8 Excellent 8 reviews	View
Hilton Harrisburg	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
BurgBnB Riverfront	8.6 Excellent 11 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG	8.0 Very good 1,004 reviews	View

Top Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful and friendly. I had an issue printing in the Business Center and the front desk printed my documents for me. Nice they have cookies at check in. We used the washer/dryer on the trip and that was convenient, have quarters handy. Restaurant had limited menu and was a little slow, but food was good and staff was very attentive."

The Shipoke Brickhouse

10/10 Excellent

"The Shipoke Brickhouse was very clean, comfortable, and relaxing. It combined old school wood floors with updated and modern amenities."

Charming Downtown Harrisburg Victorian Home- Walkable & Central

10/10 Excellent

"Large, lovely old home, with classic appointments and impecable attention to detail."

Historic Downtown Loft

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely gorgeous apartment, so well restored and upgraded. The kitchen is amazing! They maximize the space of the loft so that it feels airy and spacious. The location is perfect, so easy to everything. And Jonathan is an ace at communication and hospitality. Couldn’t recommend this apartment highly enough!"

BurgBnB Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very Satisfied with my stay. Clean, safe and convenient. Will definitely stay again. Best Regards, Jay"

PP 1301 Modern Corporate 2br, pool, Gym

8/10 Good

"The host and property management were very responsive. We stayed for 1 month and it was very comfortable. Only issue is the freight train that passes by each night. Can be annoying when you are trying to sleep. "

Other attractions near Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

A large institutional building with a classical architectural style, a bridge with balustrades, and a landscaped area with trees and shrubs.

State Library of Pennsylvania

You can find out about the history of Harrisburg with a stop at State Library of Pennsylvania. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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A historic stone building with a red roof and a sign reading "John Harrelson - Simon Cameron Mansion".

John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion

You can find out about the history of Harrisburg when you stop by John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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A large, circular building with columns and a dome, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

Forum Auditorium

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Forum Auditorium during your trip to Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

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A grand building with a large central dome and a fountain in front.

Pennsylvania State Capitol

8.6/10 (719 reviews)

Find out about the history of Harrisburg with a stop at Pennsylvania State Capitol. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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A long stone bridge with multiple arches spanning a river.

Riverfront Park

8.6/10 (209 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Harrisburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

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Strawberry Square

7.8/10 (55 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Strawberry Square during your visit to Harrisburg. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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Open Stage of Harrisburg

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can get tickets for a performance at Open Stage of Harrisburg on your trip to Harrisburg. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre during your trip to Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts?

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in an area of Harrisburg known for its beautiful river views, sporting events, and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 71 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts?

Adjacent to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Hotel Hanna and Hilton Harrisburg.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts?

Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts?

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What can I see and do near Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts?

National Civil War Museum, State Museum of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania National Fire Museum feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Pennsylvania State Capitol, Forum Auditorium, and State Library of Pennsylvania. You can watch performances at Open Stage of Harrisburg, Popcorn Hat Players Children's Theatre, and West Shore Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts?

To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Harrisburg Transportation Center. There might not be many public transit options to choose from near Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts hotels

1. Penn Harris Hotel Harrisburg, Trademark by Wyndham

2. BurgBnB Downtown

3. Hilton Harrisburg

4. BurgBnB Riverfront

5. Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

6. Hotel Hanna

7. Riverfront Inn

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Camp Hill

9. Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Harrisburg East

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Harrisburg East-Hershey Area

12. Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Harrisburg North

15. MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Harrisburg Hershey

17. Courtyard by Marriott Harrisburg Hershey

18. Hampton Inn by Hilton Harrisburg West

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA

20. Escape Inn Hershey

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Top Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

The Shipoke Brickhouse

Charming Downtown Harrisburg Victorian Home- Walkable & Central

Historic Downtown Loft

BurgBnB Downtown

PP 1301 Modern Corporate 2br, pool, Gym

Other attractions near Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

State Library of Pennsylvania

John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion

Forum Auditorium

Pennsylvania State Capitol

Riverfront Park

Strawberry Square

Open Stage of Harrisburg

Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre

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