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, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Ithaca. This hotel is steps from Ithaca Commons, and offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown 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 Center Ithaca are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Ithaca include The History Center, Cascadilla Gorge Trail and Puddledockers. When you're sightseeing in Ithaca, Sciencenter and Ithaca Farmers Market are also worth a stop.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Ithaca hotels

A spacious library with bookshelves, a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

1. Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

Downtown Ithaca

Lynn

฿6,561 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a large window with stained glass.

2. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

Downtown Ithaca

Patricia

฿5,182 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, a floor lamp, and artwork on the wall.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca

Syed

฿5,545 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

4. Hotel Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca

Stella

฿4,718 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A building with a white facade, large windows, and a sign that reads "See you again soon."

5. Argos Inn

Downtown Ithaca

Jim

฿6,588 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A large brick building with a steeply pitched roof, a prominent chimney, and a small tower-like structure on the roof.

6. William Henry Miller Inn

Downtown Ithaca

Jane

฿11,792 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A modern dining area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

2.3 km from Downtown Ithaca

Egda

฿5,427 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

The Statler Hotel's exterior with a view of the lobby, including seating and lighting.

8. The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

1.6 km from Downtown Ithaca

Anthony

฿7,812 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a bookshelf.

9. The Dorm Hotel

1 km from Downtown Ithaca

Danielle

฿3,956 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a dark armchair, and a coffee table. There is a large window with curtains, a framed map on the wall, and a kitchen area with a counter and cabinets.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

South Side, 0.8 km from Downtown Ithaca

Ella

฿3,836 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and stone accents.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca by IHG

2.5 km from Downtown Ithaca

Inna

฿5,236 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern indoor pool with clear blue water, surrounded by black metal chairs and tables.

12. Hampton Inn Ithaca

2 km from Downtown Ithaca

Joshua

฿5,095 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

13. Best Western University Inn

3.2 km from Downtown Ithaca

Waqar

฿4,725 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a large TV mounted on the wall, a wooden shelf with decorative items, and a carpeted floor.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

5.6 km from Downtown Ithaca

Hernan

฿4,752 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A waterfall cascading over rocky ledges into a calm pool surrounded by autumn foliage.

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

South Hill, 3.6 km from Downtown Ithaca

Zhanna

฿3,785 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a Christmas tree, and poinsettia plants.

16. Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

2.3 km from Downtown Ithaca

Samantha

฿3,594 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a covered section with a pergola.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca

4.8 km from Downtown Ithaca

Manisha

฿5,615 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a red fence, and yellow flowers.

18. Meadow Court Inn

0.9 km from Downtown Ithaca

Margaret

฿2,602 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A motel with a parking lot, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a small garden area with shrubs and gravel.

19. The Springwater Inn

6.3 km from Downtown Ithaca

cesar

฿3,493 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A spacious living area with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table with chairs.

20. Inn On Columbia

South Hill, 0.7 km from Downtown Ithaca

Richard

฿8,427 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Ithaca

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Argos Inn	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 421 reviews	View
William Henry Miller Inn	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 166 reviews	View
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

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