Downtown State College Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Downtown State College

Hyatt Place State College

Graduate by Hilton State College
"The elevators are a MESS! Fix them....."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel State College
"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

The Nittany Lion Inn

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
"Loved staying here for the Penn State summer graduation!"
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
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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.
