Unless you’re a fan of NASCAR, known as the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, chances are high that you might not have heard of the village of Watkins Glen located in the state of New York. This charming and historic village may be the host of the renowned Watkins Glen International racing track, but its scenic surroundings and quaint lifestyle are more than enough to attract city dwellers to stay for the weekend. Those who love hiking or cycling can explore the gorge trail at Watkins Glen State Park that features 19 waterfalls along the path. You could also plan a road trip to the Finger Lakes Region where you can indulge in wine or beer tastings at breweries and wineries. Wondering where to stay in Watkins Glen, New York? If you are heading up to Watkins Glen for the weekend, have a look below at our recommended list of places to stay.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
Hotel
1. Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel (from USD 179)
Priced at $369/night, the hotel offers a beautiful and clean experience.
The hotel features a pool, hot tub, fire pits, and a coffee bar on each floor.
Conveniently located near Watkins Glen State Park and within walking distance to shops and restaurants.
The hotel's restaurant and bar offer delicious food, with breathtaking views of the lake.
One of the first things you look for while searching for accommodation is its location, and the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel does not fail in this aspect. It is located along the Seneca Lake in the Fingers Lake region and is the perfect base to explore nearby distilleries and other amenities. The hotel offers a range of deluxe guestrooms and suites, many of which have balconies and beautiful views of the lake. Rooms are air-conditioned and have quality bed linen to make your rest comfortable. You can enjoy meals at the on-site bar and grill restaurant, swim a couple of laps at the indoor pool or get some work done at the business center.
Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel
Address: 16 N. Franklin St.
2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Watkins Glen State Park
Apartments
2. Spacious apartment near waterfront parks (from USD 99)
Located just two blocks away from Seneca Lake, this spacious apartment is ideal for a party of six people. There are three bedrooms that are furnished with a queen-sized bed, a double bed and a single bed. If needed, an air mattress is also provided for your use. You can also make use of the fully equipped kitchen to cook simple meals. Guests coming with small children will be glad to know that the accommodation is child-proof but do feel to contact the owners if you require additional proofing. The accommodation is also within walking distance of two waterfront parks and a shopping district.
Top guest reviews
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(extras like curling iron hair dryer iron food processor even) organic soaps and kitchen spices to usefast wifi and a nice little smart tvbeds were comfortable and there were extra pillows and linens availableplenty of fast hot water and heaters to keep it all comfortableby the time we got back from a hike the apt was at a good temp for sleepingCleanliness:
it’s super clean and there were plenty of towels and blanketsvery clean and well stocked with everything you needit was very clean and the bed was comfyclean comfortable beds roomy plenty of kitchen items extra towels etcplace was clean and comfortable for our stayHost:
wonderful host who goes the extra mile to make sure guests feel welcomehost is very professional responsive and kindjylle is an excellent hostjylle is a very kind host and was very responses to all of our needsjylle was quick to respond and a great host yet againRead more reviewsLocation:
location is great and the main strip is within walking distancethe location is amazinggreat location within walking distance of everything in watkins glenvery conveniently located and comfortable placegreat place close to everywhere
3. Self-contained unit near town amenities (from USD 221)
This little charming apartment, located on the top floor of an establishment, is conveniently within walking distance of town amenities and the Watkin Glens State Park. The owners are a hospitable bunch and enjoy interacting with guests, but would also give you privacy should you desire so. There are two full bathrooms and two bedrooms that come with a queen-sized bed, a double bed and two single beds. You may also use the fully equipped kitchen located downstairs. Do feel free to use the front portion of the porch that has been reserved exclusively for guests.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the mattresses are comfortable and not noisy like most historic b&b furniture tends to behigh ceilings cheery decor such a cozy light-filled kitchengenerous-sized bedrooms and two great full bathrooms one with the original clawfoot tubthis is a nicely fixed up house that includes a private upstairs kitchen for guestswe were very comfortable and would definitely recommed the clementineCleanliness:
sparkling clean and homely feelingthe bathrooms are very clean with plenty of towelsclean comfortable and laid-backoverall the place was very clean and quiethouse was very cleanHost:
they were warm and gracious hoststhe owners were extremely niceoverall the stay was fine and the host was very nicebeautiful historic house with a lovely hostthe owners maintained great contact with me about arrival and once there walked us through the homeRead more reviewsLocation:
location is very near to major attractionsthe location is topsgreat place close to everythinggreat location on a quiet streetlocation location location in a great neighborhood that is within walking distance to everything this town has to offer
Superhost
4. Cozy one-bedroom flat with two outdoor private decks (from USD 174)
This is another great vacation home that is conveniently located near downtown Watkin Glens. There might be only one bedroom with a double bed, but guests can also open up the sofa to form a bed for extra sleeping arrangements. Feel free to enjoy everything the house has to offer, such as a full bathroom with toiletries, a fully equipped kitchen, a large backyard with an outdoor fire pit, and a comfortable living room with an electric fireplace. You can also use the electric grills found on one of the outdoor decks and have your own barbecue session. Nothing is better than having great food with great company under the evening sky.
Top guest reviews
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i liked the balcony attached directly to the apartmentthe bed was comfortable loved the front deck area to have coffee in the morninglots of extras like shampoo conditioner and body wash in the showerwe loved our stay at the kelce's apartmentbeautiful cross breezes through the apartment with the windows openCleanliness:
very nice and cleanclean newer amminitiies easy to findgreat space very clean and quiet lots of nice touchesthe house was very clean and stocked with essentialsvery nice clean and accommodating place to stayHost:
the host is very nice and showed us around the place when we checked inour hosts left many thoughtful touches throughout the placecaitlin is a friendly and thoughtful hostthe kelce's were the perfect hosts everything about checking in and checking out was so easyvery kind and accommodating and able to meet us when we arrivedRead more reviewsLocation:
location was great walking distance to many restaurants and barsgreat location very walkable to downtown watkins glennice place in a nice locationit’s in walking distance to some great restaurantswonderful place close to all you need in watkins glen
5. Modern guesthouse with two bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen (from USD 164)
A party of seven guests should give this two-story modern and spacious guesthouse some serious consideration. Two bedrooms come with a queen-sized bed, a double bed and a single bed. The sofa in the living room can be opened up to form a queen-sized sleeper mattress. The guesthouse also has a fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, a cozy living room, and an outdoor porch area that has a grill to be used for barbecue sessions. All in all, it is a very well-furnished and clean accommodation that will suit your needs. The owner will be on call and will be glad to assist you should anything arise.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
wish it was wiped down prior so we felt comfortable using the grill and chairshe left great snacks and breakfast items which was so thoughtful we would certainly stay againgood location plenty of space ample street parking and in-unit laundryCleanliness:
very clean and well keptvery clean peaceful and relaxing place to staythe house was comfortable and very cleanperfect area this place was clean and pretty good size tooclean spacious and accommodating right in the heart of townHost:
travis was super responsive the check in process was very easytravis was a thoughtful host and provided us with fresh bagels apples yogurt and orange juicesuper thoughtful host and overall just a great staytravis is friendly and helpfultravis is an excellent host and i will be backRead more reviewsLocation:
great place in a great locationgreat location central to different stores/bars/restaurants and the glengreat house location and everything was perfectalso at a great location for the seneca wine trailgreat location everything as advertised
6. Victorian-themed vacation home with a large front porch (from USD 127)
Beautiful wood floorings in the living room, a full bathroom with toiletries and a large front porch overlooking Lafayette Park - these are just some of the perks that you will get to enjoy if you choose to stay in this charming Victorian-themed home. The only bedroom in the house has a queen-sized bed, and you can also convert the living room sofa into a bed as well. If you are into cooking, you will love the fully equipped vintage-style kitchen that has modern appliances. You can also find washer and dryer machines to do your laundry. The accommodation is also within walking distance to nearby restaurants and bars.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the bed was very comfortable and the other amenities greatthe bedroom is very comfortable and the living room is great for relaxing and playing gamesthe space is very comfortable with some lovely woodwork in the living areapretty large space as well full kitchen/living/dining roomi also really appreciated all the room to unpack my things and how neat and tidy everything wasCleanliness:
the house was very clean and had everything we neededthe house was extremely cleanvery clean accommodating and quick to respond when neededthe house was well decorated and cleanthe house was sparkling clean and jen left great amenitiesHost:
she was also very responsive and provided great recommendations for us in our tripjen was very accommodating and a great hostwhat a lovely apartment—and a gracious host we loved our quick stay in the victorian charmerjen is an amazing host very quick to respond and help if there were any questions or issuesthe home was clean and the owner took great care to make sure we had a comfortable stayRead more reviewsLocation:
great location within walking distance to restaurants downtowncute place in a great location in watkins glengreat location there are tons of things to do within walking distancethe location of jen's house is perfectthe location is great and within walking distance to the lake town restaurants and grocery stores
7. Spacious two-bedroom vacation home in Finger Lakes Wine Country (from USD 215)
Located along an old race track on a hill, this vacation rental has beautiful scenic views of the surrounding areas. The living room is extremely spacious, and it blends in well with the dining area. A washer and dryer machine have also been placed here for your convenience. You also have access to a large and brightly lit fully equipped kitchen where you and your friends can cook delicious meals together. Upstairs, you will find two bedrooms that come with two queen-sized comfortable beds. There is also a full bathroom that comes with toiletries. In the evening, pop open a bottle of wine and relax in the front porch while gazing out into the horizon. If you are thinking of heading out, Seneca Lake or one of the signature wineries are just a short drive away.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
a really spacious comfortable apartment with great amenities and viewshad everything we needed for a comfortable stay even with our dogsi have to say it felt more like a house than an apt it's that roomyadorable place with plenty of room of my family and igreat place warm and comfortableCleanliness:
everything was clean and tidyit is very clean with lots of extra toucheswell cared for and clean homegreat spot the place was clean and had everything you neededgreat place very clean everything you need and then someHost:
lovely place with great hoststhe owners are very welcomingcaitlin ed & pam were great hoststhe hosts are incredibly thoughtful including every amenity you might need during your staythe place and the hosts were perfect for usRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location walking distance to downtown watkins glenbest location in watkins glenperfect location for touring around the wineriesgreat house great location great pricegreat location and within waking distance to coffee shop restaurants and bars
Enjoy the tranquil life of Watkin Glens country
If you ever need to escape from the hustle and bustle of life in the city, Watkin Glens is an ideal place to spend the weekend or even a few days. With activities like wine-tasting, hiking, and NASCAR racing, this small town has enough attractions to warrant a much-needed retreat for everyone and anyone. Have fun!
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