Places to stay near Franklin & Marshall College

The Maisonette on Duke (King Bed, Chic, Downtown)

Welcome to The Maisonette on Duke, a beautiful, stylish apartment right in the heart of downtown Lancaster, within a short walking distance to all of the local bars, restaurants, shops, and venues. Recently updated, this chic flat has the atmosphere of a luxury hotel and the comfortability of a home away from home. 7 minutes or less away (walking distance): -Tellus 360 -Lancaster Convention Center -Excelsior -Lancaster Marriott -Central Market -Fulton Theatre -The Trust -The Ware Center

Luxury Farm Cottage - hot tub & patio

Welcome to the Inglewood Farm! Inspired by Old European design and the Cotswolds of England, this gives you a luxury farm stay in a sweet 2-bedroom cottage. Tucked in a peaceful wooded corner on our 20-acre 1700’s farmstead, you can visit the animals, see the rhythm of our family farm life, and enjoy being in nature. New - Hot tub 2025! Located 3 miles south of Lancaster, we are 15-20 minutes within major attractions including Sight & Sound Theatre, Amish Country, Strasburg, and Lititz.

Greenhouse on Walnut

Entire rental unit in the heart of downtown Lancaster. Comes with one off street parking spot. A couple blocks from center city and half a block from The 300 block of North Queen shopping and art. Close to the art district, market, and restaurants. Modern kitchen with brand new appliances. Kitchen opens up to the dining room with a large dining room table. Great natural light throughout. Comfortable living room with tv and old school Nintendo with 300 games. Two bedrooms, each with king bed

Lancaster Retreat Spacious Apt w/King (CA) & Deck

ESCAPE to your private, spacious and fully furnished 2nd floor apartment Retreat with your own deck and California King size bed! Home is 110 years old, but remodeled for your comfort. Two off street parking spaces! Minutes to downtown Lancaster (<2 mi), 2-3 mi to Franklin & Marshall or Millersville U, 8 miles (18 min) to Sight & Sound! Easy access to attractions such as outlet shopping, farm stands, parks & all that Lancaster County has to offer. Many great restaurants & cafes nearby.

The Urban Equine-pet friendly w/off street parking

Located on the ground floor of our primary residence with its own separate exterior entrance, this fully equipped studio apartment was built in the original stable area of a 150 year old carriage house. On-site parking in a safe neighborhood of high end converted warehouse condos. Just steps from Excelsior, Marriot, Central Market, Tellus360, Fulton Opera House, art galleries, and everything Lancaster City has to offer. Smoking is not permitted and pets are welcome for an additional $20.

The Midtown Jam - Arts District with parking!

Walk to EVERYTHING! Our centrally located, arts-inspired home boasts 2 parking spaces, 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths (including a jetted soaking tub), a peaceful balcony, and "The Jam," a bonus space for relaxing or jamming on guitars. You'll be downtown, yet on a quiet street, allowing you to explore galleries, shops, restaurants, breweries, theatres, museums, Central Market, and more before retreating to a comfortable, peaceful home, decorated with a mid-century modern vibe.

Cottage at JoValley Farm

A thoroughly modern private cottage with kitchenette alongside our 1800s stone farmhouse on 11 acres with meadow, woods, walking trail, pond, & creek along Conestoga River. 10mins to downtown, 15min to outlets and Sight Sound Theatre, EZ access to tourist centers. Less than 10 mins to Millersville Univ. Vey quiet surroundings away from traffic. Outdoor deck use. We are a vegetable and flower farm. We are following all state and AirBnB standards for cleaning and sanitizing.

The Elizabeth Flat at Fahnestock House

History welcomes you and invites you to enjoy this third floor space. A cozy bedroom with nooks and crannies make it special. The antique headboard and original bathroom corner sink all make you think of times past. Head on through the sunny living room, the old floors creaking beneath your feet. Enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee perched at the window bar. The original windows form what we call “the tower”. A lovely place to watch the world go by.

*NEW* The Cozy House on James

Steps from Barnstormers stadium, Lancaster Central Market, The Fridge, Beiler’s Donuts, and Franklin & Marshall, the Cozy House on James immerses you in the heart of downtown’s vibrant energy. This charming 1900s gem offers 2 bedrooms plus a fun bunk area, seamless keyless entry, and a cozy patio with a grassy nook perfect for your furry friends. Enjoy free street parking, perfect for busy weekends exploring the city!

The Duke - Luxury in the City

Newly remodeled. Incredible location that is walking distance to all that Lancaster has to offer. Huge home that has plenty of space for family and friends to spread out with multiple living rooms, coffee bar and plenty of seating for everyone. Game tables, music rooms, and places just to lounge about. The Duke is the perfect place for a weekend getaway or to spend time in an incredible diverse and vibrant city.

Historic Downtown Merchant's Home - Beittel House

*please read entire listing before booking* This historic home is a fantastic space filled with sunlight and the kind of charm that you can only gain from over 148 years in existence. It is located in a building that we own and is directly above our boutique retail store. The center city location (almost everything is walkable) is perfect for travelers, so we renovated it into a guest house!

2 Blocks from City Square + Skyline view 🌆

LOCATION + LUXURY = Comfortable Living! Jefferson House is located in the heart of historic downtown Lancaster—only 2.5 blocks from City Square. Tucked in a quiet alley yet steps from the action, you can walk to Lancaster’s best restaurants, markets, coffee shops & more—all in minutes. 400+ reviews with ZERO negative comments. Everyone LOVES our home & it makes us so happy!!