What's it like in Downtown Ithaca?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Ithaca's Downtown Ithaca neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons as part of your Downtown Ithaca travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Ithaca?

Based on our traveller data, Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Ithaca. This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Cornell University, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons and Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca .

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Ithaca?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Ithaca, you can choose from 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Ithaca.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Ithaca, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Downtown Ithaca.

What is there to do in this Ithaca neighbourhood?

While you're in Downtown Ithaca, you could catch a show at State Theatre of Ithaca or Kitchen Theater. Ithaca Commons and The History Center are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Ithaca include Center Ithaca, Cascadilla Gorge Trail and Puddledockers. When you're sightseeing in Ithaca, Sciencenter and Ithaca Farmers Market are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Downtown Ithaca Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown Ithaca hotels

1. Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

Downtown Ithaca

Virginia

RM807 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

2. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

Downtown Ithaca

Patricia

RM700 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

3. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca

Syed

RM720 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. Hotel Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca

Stella

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

5. Argos Inn

Downtown Ithaca

Eric

RM543 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

6. William Henry Miller Inn

Downtown Ithaca

Bahriye

RM1,450 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

7. The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

1.6 km from Downtown Ithaca

Brian

RM1,074 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

8. The Dorm Hotel

1 km from Downtown Ithaca

Danielle

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

2.3 km from Downtown Ithaca

Julie

RM667 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

10. Hampton Inn Ithaca

2 km from Downtown Ithaca

Jennifer

RM701 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca by IHG

2.5 km from Downtown Ithaca

Inna

RM634 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

12. Best Western University Inn

3.2 km from Downtown Ithaca

Waqar

RM508 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY

South Hill, 3.6 km from Downtown Ithaca

Kim Trang

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

14. Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

2.3 km from Downtown Ithaca

Samantha

RM403 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

South Side, 0.8 km from Downtown Ithaca

Ella

RM377 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

16. Inn On Columbia

South Hill, 0.7 km from Downtown Ithaca

Richard

RM984 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca

4.8 km from Downtown Ithaca

Heming

RM726 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

18. Meadow Court Inn

0.9 km from Downtown Ithaca

Tarun

RM275 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

19. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

5.6 km from Downtown Ithaca

maria

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

20. The Springwater Inn

6.3 km from Downtown Ithaca

cesar

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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South Hill

Unique features of South Hill include the waterfalls and coffee shops. Make a stop by Buttermilk Falls State Park or Butterfield Stadium while you're exploring the area.

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South Hill

While South Hill isn't home to many top sights, Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca are some notable places to visit nearby.

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East Ithaca

You'll enjoy the restaurants and wineries in East Ithaca. You might want to make time for a stop at Six Mile Creek Vineyard or Reis Tennis Center.

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Fall Creek

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fall Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Farmers Market.

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