Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast
3300 Baring St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Philadelphia, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast is a 3-star, family-owned B&B in an 1865 house at 3300 Baring St in Philadelphia. It sits among the academic institutions of University City and is known for a small-scale, host-led stay experience. Public ratings are strong at 4.8/5 from 211 reviews.
Rooms & Character
Rooms and suites include WiFi, en suite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. Interiors emphasize art and antiques, and some rooms feature original stained glass windows, reinforcing the historic-home setting. Guests often describe the atmosphere as cozy and quiet.
Food & Refreshments
A breakfast service is part of the experience, and guests frequently highlight the quality of the morning meal. Common areas offer all-day tea and coffee, and there are guest fridges with access to a microwave for simple self-serve needs. Some visitors also mention baked treats available in shared spaces.
Outdoor Space
The property includes a wraparound porch furnished with cane chairs, plus additional patio seating. Reviews point to these outdoor areas as relaxing places to spend time between city outings.
Location & Nearby Sights
Cornerstone is about 0.7 miles from the Philadelphia Museum of Art and around 1 mile from the University of Pennsylvania. Nearby attractions include the Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps (944 m), Philadelphia Zoo (1,223 m), Penn Museum (1,351 m), The Franklin Institute (1,479 m), and Eastern State Penitentiary (1,669 m). Farther into Center City and Old City are Reading Terminal Market (2,787 m), the Liberty Bell (3,628 m), Independence Hall (3,677 m), and the Museum of the American Revolution (4,040 m).
Best for
This B&B is best for travelers who want a historic, locally run stay with personal hosting and a residential feel, supported by consistently high public ratings. It also suits museum-goers and University City visitors thanks to its proximity to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the University of Pennsylvania. Guests who value quiet, cozy rooms and easy in-and-out breaks on a porch or patio tend to find it a strong fit.
Travel tips
If you plan to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Art Steps, or the Philadelphia Zoo, they’re all within roughly 1.3 km of the property, making it convenient for a walkable sightseeing day. Reviews note that free on-street parking can be workable on weekends, but availability may vary by timing. For longer itineraries, landmarks like Reading Terminal Market and Independence Hall are several kilometers away, so plan on transit or a longer walk.
What guests say
Reviews repeatedly emphasize the warm, attentive hosting and a welcoming, home-like experience. Guests describe the rooms and suites as quiet, cozy, and thoughtfully appointed, and they often highlight the quality of breakfast. The all-day coffee and tea setup (plus small treats mentioned by some guests) is a recurring practical perk. Location is another consistent positive, with visitors noting easy access to major sights like the Museum of Art and the Zoo and workable on-street parking at least on weekends; no clear negative themes appear in the provided excerpts.
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