Downtown State College Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Downtown State College attractions

What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag

8.0/10 (63 reviews)
You can take time to visit What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag during your travels to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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Top hotels in Downtown State College

Hyatt Place State College

Hyatt Place State College

3 out of 5
219 W Beaver Ave State College PA
The price is ฿4,303 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,303
฿4,776 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in State College. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"I"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place State College
Graduate by Hilton State College

Graduate by Hilton State College

4 out of 5
125 S Atherton St State College PA
The price is ฿5,090 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿5,090
฿5,979 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in State College. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Great staff, friendly & pleasantly accommodating. It’s slightly I’m sorry on the far end of the downtown vibe of College Ave but not that out of the way if one doesn’t mind the walk."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Graduate by Hilton State College
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
205 East Beaver Avenue State College PA
The price is ฿4,013 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,013
฿4,455 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in State College. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (477 reviews)
"Clean and spacious"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel State College

Hotel State College

2 out of 5
100 W College Ave State College PA
The price is ฿5,136 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿5,136
฿5,701 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in State College. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and 7 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Beaver Stadium and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"Great location, and very well kept property. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hotel State College
The Nittany Lion Inn

The Nittany Lion Inn

3 out of 5
200 West Park Avenue State College PA
The price is ฿4,247 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,247
฿4,714 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in State College. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Bryce Jordan Center and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,964 reviews)
"B"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

The Nittany Lion Inn
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
215 Innovation Boulevard State College PA
The price is ฿4,142 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,142
฿4,597 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in State College. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,720 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
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Where to stay in Downtown State College

Find the best Downtown State College areas for the activities you enjoy most.

The Highlands

While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena and Palmer Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

A blue milkshake with a cupcake on top, served in a mason jar.
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Park Forest Village

Park Forest Village is well liked for its art galleries and theatres. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and The Arboretum at Penn State are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

College Heights

College Heights might not have many top sights, but The Arboretum at Penn State and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Holmes-Foster

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holmes-Foster and surrounding area, you can visit Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and The Arboretum at Penn State.

The campus of Penn State University with flowers in sunny day, State College, Pennsylvania.

State College South

While State College South isn't home to many top sights, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown State College Travel Guide