Downtown State College Travel Guide
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Stay near popular Downtown State College attractions
Top hotels in Downtown State College
Hyatt Place State College
"I"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Graduate by Hilton State College
"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
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Clean and spacious"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Hotel State College
"I hate to say this but I don’t think it’s a secret….. this is easily THE BEST hotel in State College hands down. Boutique style as I call it, but amazing, helpful and friendly staff. Clean facility with the convenience of multiple restaurant and bars attached or on property. I don’t hear a single ..."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
"B"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
"It was the soggiest move-in day I’ve seen in many years and the Penn Stater was just what I needed to shower up and feel like I wasn’t a fish! The ample parking, ease of check-in, kind staff and beautiful, well-kept room were much appreciated."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Downtown State College
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.
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.
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.
