Ithaca is located on the gorgeous shores of the sparkling Cayuga Lake and it is well known for its breathtaking gorges and the spectacular collection of more than 100 waterfalls that are within walking distance from downtown. The city is home to a few Indian restaurants that you might enjoy too. Due to the institutions of higher learning in the city, the region attracts all kinds of travelers and not just students who come in to seek knowledge. Whether you are a student, or you are visiting for business or leisure, one thing you will appreciate is finding a place to rest your head after a day of hustling. Ithaca is not short of options of where to stay, and depending on your tastes and preferences, as well as the amount of luxury you would love to indulge in, you will always find a place that will suit your needs. Here are our recommendations for the best places to stay in Ithaca, NY.
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.
Hotels
1. Hotel Ithaca (from USD 199)
Warmly decorated room in earth tones, cable TV and free internet are some of the goodies that await guests at Hotel Ithaca. Each room has a work desk, as well as helpful amenities such as a hairdryer and a coffee maker for the convenience of the guests. Shared amenities include an on-site restaurant where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner, a fitness center, and an indoor pool. The famous Cornell University is 4.5km (2.8miles) from the hotel, while Ithaca State Theatre and Ithaca College are 0.26km (0.16miles) and 3km (1.86miles) away respectively. This is always a top choice for those who need convenience in accessing such places.
Hotel Ithaca
Address: 222 South Cayuga Street
14.6 km (9.1 mi) from Taughannock Falls State Park
2. The Homewood Suites by Hilton, Ithaca (from USD 359)
Luxury and opulence meet comfort and convenience at The Homewood Suites by Hilton in Ithaca. The facility is an all-suite hotel. Guests to this hotel are treated to free shuttle services to Tompkins County Regional Airport and Cornell University. All guests are also entitled to free Wi-Fi as well as a hot breakfast buffet. All the rooms are modern, each fitted with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a clock radio. The communal facilities include a sports court, an outdoor pool, and a picnic area with barbeque facilities. Ithaca Downtown is 6.4km (3.79miles) away, while the Alan Treman State Marine Park is 10 minutes away from the hotel.
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca
Address: 36 Cinema Drive
12.23 km (7.6 mi) from Taughannock Falls State Park
3. Rodeway Inn and Suites Ithaca (from USD 94)
Guests at Rodeway Inn and Suites Ithaca have neat and well-maintained rooms, each having a microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer and ironing facilities. The facility also has a playground, free internet, and barbecue facilities. The inn’s location is convenient for those who may have some business to do in Ithaca College, which is about 6.4km (3.97miles) and Cornell University which is about 15 minutes away by car. Ithaca Falls is about 10 minutes’ drive away while downtown Ithaca is about 15 minutes away by car from the hotel. It is also worth noting that all guests at this inn are served with a continental breakfast.
Rodeway Inn and Suites Ithaca
Address: 654 Elmira Road
15.87 km (9.9 mi) from Taughannock Falls State Park
4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY (from USD 103)
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson is just a few minutes’ walks from the famous Buttermilk Falls State Park and Cornell University. The rooms in this Country Inn & Suites are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee maker, a mini-refrigerator, and there is also free Wi-Fi for the guests’ entertainment. There are a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor swimming pool for guest relaxation, and there is also a 24-hour business center where guests can do some reading or catch up with their work.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Address: 1100 Danby Road
17.31 km (10.8 mi) from Taughannock Falls State Park
5. La Tourelle Hotel & Spa (from USD 147)
La Tourelle Hotel & Spa, one of the best areas to stay in Ithaca, NY, boasts air-conditioned rooms that feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, private bathrooms, and ironing facilities. There are two on-site restaurants, free parking, and free Wi-Fi access to all guests of the hotel. Ithaca College and Cornell University are 2.3km (1.43miles) and 5km (3.10miles) away from the hotel, and for those who would love to go for evening nature walks, there is a hiking trail that leads to Buttermilk Falls State Park which is about 1.3km (0.81miles) away.
La Tourelle Hotel & Spa
Address: 1150 Danby Rd
17.97 km (11.2 mi) from Taughannock Falls State Park
Apartments
6. Historic Italianate house (from USD 180)
The Park Place House is a one bed one bath apartment located right at the heart of Downtown Ithaca. This assures proximity to hotels, restaurants, shops, malls and the learning institutions for which Ithaca is well known. The bedrooms have a queen memory foam bed fitted with quality air mattresses. In addition to the bed, the house has a comfy full-size couch which can be used as an extra bed for one more person. The house also has a fully equipped kitchen with all the appliances, utensils and cookware you may need to prepare a homemade meal for those days that you don’t feel like venturing out.
Top guest reviews
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quiet & light-filled apartment beautiful stylei found myself admiring everything from the art to the sink fixtures to the beautiful shower tileswe cooked most nights and the kitchen is pleasantly functionalbeautiful bright apartment with very thoughtful touchesCleanliness:
very clean modern stylish apartmentcomfortable clean and stylish housenicely decorated and super cleanclean stylish and easy check ineverything was clean check-in was uncomplicated and communication was easyHost:
beautiful space with wonderful hostsfriendly and responsive hoststhe hosts are very nice and welcoming they responded to all our need in time with great hospitalityzach and johanna are excellent hosts and provide a delightful experienceeasy check-in and responsive hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location/neighborhood within walking distance to many nearby restaurants and downtownthe location is ideal a few blocks away from the main attractions of townnice location beautiful homegreat space and great locationthe park place house is ideally located for exploring ithaca
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7. Stylish apartment in downtown Ithaca (from USD 126)
The stylish apartment is located on the second floor of a historic home in downtown Ithaca. It is in close proximity to Cayuga Lake, the farmer’s market, shops, malls, and restaurants amongst other entertainment joints. The bedroom has a full-size bed, fitted with a pillow top mattress. The living room has a full-size futon for additional guests. The kitchen is brightly colored and it is well equipped with the necessary appliances such as a coffee maker, pots, pans, fridge, gas stove, etc. For guests’ entertainment, there is a 100mbps high-speed internet, 39-inch TV with Roku and Blu-ray DVD. With such, it is a perfect home away from home when you are in downtown Ithaca.
Top guest reviews
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now an accurate and honest review on the apartmentthe kitchen was very well equipped and had good quality copper-bottomed pots and pansthe apartment was mid-century modern very cutethe interior is very nice decorated good kitchen with fridge and eating room / living roomwe (family of 4) had a short but enjoyable stay of one night at the apartmentCleanliness:
clean comfortable and stylishsuper clean house quiet safe neighborhoodit was spacious clean and comfortablei was very comfortable in the space and it was very cleanspacious stylish sparkling clean quick and easy booking and check-in processHost:
the hosts were quickly responsive to my questions and we enjoyed our stay heregreat host always attentive to our needsextremely responsive hoststhe hosts were very helpful with check-inhelpful local tips and suggestionsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to everythinggreat location and easy check inwonderful location near downtown ithacagreat location close enough to walk to dinner at the commonsin a quiet neighborhood location that is ideal for easy walking to nearby restaurants and "downtown
8. Bright and spacious downtown apartment (from USD 65)
Here is another great accommodation option for those who would prefer staying in downtown Ithaca. This spacious apartment is conveniently located in downtown Ithaca and it is guaranteed quick and easy access to amenities such as shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment joints. The apartment is in a historic home, well maintained and it comes with all the amenities you may need for a comfortable stay. These include a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom fitted with tub/show combo, 37-inch television with Roku and Blu-ray DVD and Wi-Fi internet connection with speeds of up to 100mbps.
Top guest reviews
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large comfy couch in the living room was perfect to relax on after a long dayi slept on the futon - sofa which proved very comfortablegood location easy walk to eateries strong wifi kitchen has everythingit's a true one-bedroom with separate rooms for the bedroom living room kitchen and bathrooma very nice apartment and met all our needs thanksCleanliness:
clean and very quiet apartmentvery clean and spaciousapartment was clean and comfortableit was clean tooit was very cleanHost:
david was wonderfully helpfulthe hosts were really responsive to all our questions and requestsdavid is a very pleasant easy to contact and helpful hostdavid was very responsive with answers to questions and very accommodating when a last minute change was neededraza was very accommodating and responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was very ideal and convenient for shopping and visiting cornellgreat location we had a fun visitgreat place very close to a good bakery for breakfastgreat place in an excellent location in downtown ithacagreat location i would definitely stay here again
9. Bright, comfy studio rental (from USD 95)
The studio may be decently sized, but it is extremely comfortable and in a very convenient location. It is four blocks away from Ithaca Commons, one block away from the two city parks, four blocks away from Cascadilla Gorge Trail and in proximity to shops, restaurants, entertainment joints, and other major city attractions. Parking is available for just one car, although arrangements can be made by the host for guests with more than one car.
Top guest reviews
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his heater provided great white noise while we slept and the bed was extremely comfortablejordan’s place was perfect for us as it was directly across the street from our son’s apartmentjordans studio is a beauty it's minimal light and cozyanother is like staying with friends - providing a lived-in comfortable human spaceclean comfortable place with a great coffee machineCleanliness:
real clean fluid experiencejordan's place is clean and cozyclean comfortable and extremely accommodatingjordan’s place is clean modern and privatejordan’s apartment is clean bright and tastefully decoratedHost:
jordan is a great hostjordan was a very nice hostjordan and his family were kind and gracious hostsjordan was a great host and made sure we had everything we neededloved it jordan was an amazing host also :)Read more reviewsLocation:
the location is greatnice cozy apartment close to downtownlocation was also perfectgreat location everything you needthe location is awesome too very close to the downtown
10. Spacious apartment overlooking Cascadilla Gorge (from USD 310)
This Ithaca home rental is best suited for six guests and comes with two bedrooms and two full baths. One of the best things about this place is that you get to wake up to the idyllic view of the Cascadilla Gorge. You’ll get the convenience of amenities such as the well-equipped kitchen, the bathtub, and an office corner
If you’re in the city for business at Cornell University, this rental is only a short walk away! Downtown Commons, where you’ll find the best restaurants, community theaters, and cafes, is also minutes away from here.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
apartment very spacious w great wifi and tvsCleanliness:
property was clean and homeynice accommodations and very cleanit was a very clean well kept property with great location to ithaca commons home of moosewood restaurantHost:
property managers were very helpful when we were asking about the areasarah the innkeeper was very helpful and accessibleRead more reviewsLocation:
this was a great locationit’s located within walking distance to many restaurants and sites and we had comfortable accommodationsthe tvs are amazing the location was perfect
11. Stylish home near the campuses (from USD 239)
Accommodating six guests, this three-bedroom home is newly restored and features an elegant dining room, a modern and well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar, and a chic bathroom with a bathtub. If you’re in the city for an event at either Cornell University and other Ithaca campuses, this place in the South Hill neighborhood is suitable for you. This well-appointed home is close to the famous Ithaca Commons where you’ll find the best restaurants, cafes, public art displays, and community events.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
Only 1 of 3 bedrooms was air conditionedWe had a wonderful time relaxing on the porch and lounging in the open kitchen/living roomOn the plus side kitchen and bathroom is updated and plenty of shared space downstairsit would be nice to have AC's in the other two bedrooms in addition to the masterbeds comfortable and plenty of towels and kitchen utensilsCleanliness:
The interior was quite clean and had everything we neededThe house was lovely and had everything we neededThe house was very clean with great televisions & a remodeled kitchenThe beds were very comfy and everything was high end and very niceand we were not bothered by traffic noiseHost:
The owner was very nice and helpfulWhat a great city for family with kids of all agesour host was very knowledgable and was willing to help us with anything we needed I would highly recommended staying hereto downtown Owner was responsiveHowever the interior of the home was nicely designed throughout the entire houseRead more reviewsLocation:
It is very close easy walk to food and entertainmentThe house is located on a corner lot of 2 busy streets - we had cars trucks and buses passing by all day and NIGHTIt's on a corner with a bus stop andthoughtfully outfitted comfy furniture and beds and a great location within 10 minute walking distance to all of downtown ithaca's restaurants4-way stop of two busy streets Lots of braking and accelerating plus big diesel buses
12. Attractive East Hill apartment (from USD 229)
Just as the name suggests, this is an attractive apartment where you will find all the comfort and convenience to sleep like a baby in Ithaca. The accommodation options provided by this apartment come with free wifi, air-conditioned rooms, free bikes for morning or evening rides, and very beautiful gardens for morning or evening relaxation. The apartment features one-bedroom units, each fitted with a mini-kitchen, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a bath. Amenities around include Robert J Kane Sports Complex which is 5km (3.12miles) away, while Ithaca College is about 8km (5 miles) away.
Attractive East Hill Apartment
Address: 1263 Ellis Hollow Road
18.8 km (11.7 mi) from Taughannock Falls State Park
Comfort and convenience when visiting Ithaca
Don’t let anything compromise your stay when visiting Ithaca. Depending on your reason for visiting, use our recommendations above on where to stay in Ithaca, New York, for a comfortable and convenient stay.
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