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 ฿4,110 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿4,110
฿4,562 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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 ...
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 ฿5,121 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿5,121
฿6,015 total
29 Aug - 30 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! (1,006 reviews)
"The elevators are a MESS! Fix them....."

Reviewed on 17 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 ฿4,037 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,037
฿4,481 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. ...
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 ฿5,167 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿5,167
฿5,735 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in State College. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and 7 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Bryce Jordan Center and Beaver Stadium are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
"What a fantastic find in University Park. Will definitely be on the top of my list for places to stay. Since it’s in town parking at the public parking lots might get tricky, but you can’t find a better situated hotel for a fun weekend."

Reviewed on 15 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 ฿4,272 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,272
฿4,742 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! (1,948 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, great location!"

Reviewed on 18 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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,750 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,750
฿4,163 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 ...
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