Ithaca Hotels: Where to Stay in New York

Ithaca sits at the south end of Cayuga Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region. The best hotels in Ithaca fall into three groups: downtown hotels near the Commons, chain hotels along Elmira Road and Cinema Drive, and small inns and glamping camps. This guide covers hotels in Ithaca, New York with addresses, phone numbers, and details we confirmed from the properties and from local sources. Rates change daily, so we do not quote any. Where we found only one source, we say so and ask you to call.

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Best Hotels in Ithaca, New York: Where to Stay

Downtown Hotels in Ithaca Near the Commons

Downtown puts you within walking distance of the Ithaca Commons, the pedestrian mall with shops and restaurants. The Downtown Ithaca Alliance lists five hotels and two bed and breakfasts in this area. Four of the hotels appear below with the details we could confirm.

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

The Marriott stands at 120 South Aurora Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. Call 607-272-2222. Marriott lists check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM.

The hotel site lists a 24-hour fitness center, a business center, meeting space, a gift shop, and two on-site restaurants named Patsy’s Pizzeria Ithaca and Monks on the Commons. Wi-Fi is free for Marriott Bonvoy members. The hotel accepts up to two pets per room and charges a pet fee, so ask for the current terms. Parking is attached to the hotel and carries a daily charge. Ask for the current parking terms when you book.

The hotel also lists a free shuttle to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport. Confirm the shuttle hours with the front desk before you rely on the service.

Pick the Marriott if you want to walk to dinner and the Commons, and if you collect Bonvoy points.

Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

The Hilton Garden Inn stands at 130 East Seneca Street, across from the Commons area. Two local lodging lists give the phone as 607-277-8900. Wikivoyage lists a different number, so use the number from the Downtown Ithaca Alliance and confirm when you call.

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance lists an indoor pool, a fitness center, and on-site dining. Wikivoyage notes garage parking. We could not open the Hilton page for current check-in times, so ask when you book.

Pick this hotel if you want a standard chain room one block from the downtown dining scene.

Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

Canopy by Hilton stands at 324 East State Street. The phone is 607-277-0230 in both the Downtown Ithaca Alliance list and a county lodging list. The Alliance describes a modern hotel with 131 rooms, free bike access, and local welcome touches.

We found the room count and the bike detail in one source only. Confirm both by phone. We also could not confirm check-in times or parking.

Pick Canopy if you want a newer downtown hotel and plan to explore on a bike.

Hotel Ithaca

Hotel Ithaca stands at 222 South Cayuga Street. Two local lists give the phone as 607-272-1000. The Downtown Ithaca Alliance calls the property a full-service hotel with meeting space and a restaurant named Ithaca Social Pub and Grille.

Treat this listing with care. Yelp shows the earlier Holiday Inn listing for the same address as closed in March 2026, and the web address hotelithaca.com now redirects to a domain sale page. We could not confirm whether the hotel takes guests today. Call 607-272-1000 before you plan a stay here.

Our older version of this guide named a restaurant called Ithaca Ale House and a Taste of Ithaca package at this hotel. We could not verify either, so we removed both.

Boutique Inns and Bed and Breakfasts in Ithaca

Small inns suit couples and travelers who want a personal touch. Rooms are few, so book early for Cornell graduation week and fall foliage weekends.

The William Henry Miller Inn

The Miller Inn stands at 303 North Aurora Street. Call 607-256-4553. A county lodging list counts 9 rooms. The inn site says every room includes a full homemade breakfast and dessert. Guests check in on their own at any time after the check-in hour. The inn has no televisions, so bring a device and headphones. The inn welcomes children 12 and older. The current owners bought the inn in 2019.

The inn site does not list pet rules or check-out times. Ask by phone. We did not verify the National Register listing our older guide mentioned, so we left the claim out.

Pick the Miller Inn if you want a quiet bed and breakfast within walking distance of downtown.

Argos Inn

Argos Inn stands at 408 East State Street. Call 607-319-4437. The inn calls itself a restored, LEED certified historic mansion and former home of the mayor and the Duncan Hines headquarters. The site lists Bar Argos, a cocktail bar open daily from 4 PM to 10 PM, and an event space.

The inn site does not list room counts, check-in times, or pet rules. Ask when you reserve. Pick Argos if you want design and a cocktail bar under the same roof.

The Inn on Columbia

The Inn on Columbia stands at 228 Columbia Street. Call 607-272-0204. The Downtown Ithaca Alliance calls the property a boutique bed and breakfast near downtown attractions. A county lodging list counts 10 rooms. We found no official page, so confirm every detail by phone.

Hotels in Ithaca for Families and Longer Stays

Chain hotels outside downtown give you free parking and larger rooms. Most sit a short drive from the Commons and from Cornell University. Check a map for current drive times.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca

Homewood Suites stands at 36 Cinema Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850. Call 607-266-0000. Hilton lists check-in at 3 PM and check-out at 12 PM.

Every suite has an in-room kitchen. Hilton lists free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and free on-site parking. The hotel has no restaurant, but Hilton lists a social hour from Monday to Thursday. The hotel offers an airport shuttle and allows up to two dogs or cats per room with a pet fee.

Our older guide mentioned cribs, high chairs, and a fire pit. We could not verify those, so call if you need them.

Pick Homewood for a family trip or a stay of several nights, because the kitchen cuts your restaurant bills.

Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Ithaca

The hotel stands at 1100 Danby Road, Route 96B, Ithaca, NY 14850. Two sources give this address. Phone numbers differ by source, so we do not print one. Search the address on a booking site and call the number shown there.

A meeting industry listing counts 58 rooms on two floors, check-in at 3 PM, check-out at 12 PM, an indoor pool, a hot tub, free parking, and pets with fees. Some rooms have whirlpools. The brand promotes free hot breakfast across Country Inn locations, but we could not confirm the breakfast at this hotel. Our older guide said the breakfast was continental. We removed the claim.

Pick this hotel if you want a pool and a quiet setting south of downtown.

Motels and Budget Hotels in Ithaca, NY

Elmira Road, known as Route 13, holds the largest cluster of budget and mid-price hotels. A county lodging list and Wikivoyage give these properties.

Hampton Inn stands at 337 Elmira Road. Call 607-277-5500. Both sources give the same phone.

Fairfield Inn and Suites stands at 359 Elmira Road. A county list gives the phone as 607-277-1000.

Holiday Inn Express stands at 371 Elmira Road. Wikivoyage places the hotel within walking distance of the Commons.

Quality Inn stands at 356 Elmira Road. Economy Inn stands at 658 Elmira Road.

Super 8 by Wyndham stands at 400 South Meadow Street and Meadow Court Inn stands at 529 South Meadow Street. Both sit on Route 13.

We took these addresses from the county lodging list and Wikivoyage. We did not verify amenities, rates, or current brands. Call each property before you book.

Pick one of these hotels if you drive and want a simple room at a lower price than downtown. Compare the total with taxes on two booking sites.

Unique Places to Stay Near Ithaca

Some of the best stays near Ithaca sit outside the hotel grid.

Firelight Camps

Firelight Camps offers glamping in safari tents on 15 acres at 1150 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Call 607-229-1644. The camp site says the camp is open year round. Check-in starts at 3 PM and check-out ends at 11 AM. Guests arriving after 9 PM must give notice. Late checkout and early check-in carry rules, so ask first.

Four tents have electricity and heaters. The other tents have battery lanterns and blankets. A bathhouse has hot running water and flush toilets. A bar serves Finger Lakes wine, beer, and cocktails. Guests share fire rings. Dogs may stay in the non-electric tents for a fee.

The camp lists downtown Ithaca at 3.5 miles and Ithaca College at 1 mile. Wikivoyage lists La Tourelle Resort and August Moon Spa at the same Danby Road address. Check the map before you arrive.

Pick Firelight if you want a night outdoors without a sleeping bag. The camp suits couples and anyone who likes a campfire.

The Statler Hotel at Cornell

The Statler Hotel stands on the Cornell campus. A county list gives the address as 11 East Avenue and Wikivoyage gives 130 Statler Drive. Phone numbers also differ, so confirm both with the hotel. Wikivoyage notes students of the Cornell School of Hotel Administration help run the hotel. The hotel fills up during graduation, so book early for May.

Taughannock Farms Inn

Taughannock Farms Inn stands at 2030 Gorge Road. Call 607-387-7711. A county lodging list counts more than 15 rooms. We found the inn in one source, so confirm rooms and dining by phone.

Things to Do Near Ithaca Hotels

Ithaca is known for gorges and waterfalls. Wikivoyage lists Taughannock Falls State Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park, Robert H. Treman State Park, Cascadilla Creek Gorge, and Ithaca Falls. The Cornell campus offers the Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell Botanic Gardens, and Beebe Lake. The Sciencenter, the Cayuga Nature Center, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology round out the list.

New York State Parks says Taughannock Falls drops 215 feet and the gorge walls rise nearly 400 feet. The park sits at 1740 Taughannock Boulevard in Trumansburg and opens from dawn to dusk all year. Call 607-539-4078 with questions. The park lists a section of the Black Diamond Trail as closed for repairs in late September and early October 2026. Check the park page before your hike.

Hotels near the Commons suit visitors who want restaurants and galleries on foot. Hotels on Elmira Road and Cinema Drive suit visitors who plan to drive to the gorges.

Getting to Ithaca and Getting Around

Ithaca Tompkins International Airport serves the city. Wikivoyage lists Delta flights to Detroit and United flights to Newark. Check the airline sites for current routes. By car, Ithaca lies about one hour from Syracuse and about four hours from New York City and Philadelphia, according to Wikivoyage. Highways 13, 79, 89, and 96 serve the area.

TCAT buses link the airport, the Commons, and Cornell. Greyhound and Shortline Coach USA also serve Ithaca. Check schedules before you travel. A car helps if you stay outside downtown or plan to visit several state parks.

How to Choose Among the Best Hotels in Ithaca

Couples should look at the Miller Inn, Argos Inn, or Firelight Camps. Each offers a small, personal setting.

Families should start with Homewood Suites. The kitchens and the pool help with children.

Walkers who want dinner on the Commons should pick the Marriott, the Hilton Garden Inn, or Canopy.

Budget travelers should compare the Elmira Road hotels. Call and ask for the total with taxes and fees.

Pet owners have confirmed options at the Marriott, Homewood Suites, and Firelight Camps. Each charges a pet fee or sets limits, so ask for current rules.

Book early for Cornell and Ithaca College graduation and move-in weeks. Wikivoyage reports downtown rates rise sharply during major school events. Before you pay, confirm the property name, the cancellation policy, parking terms, and breakfast hours.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the Marriott, Homewood Suites, Firelight Camps, Argos Inn, and Miller Inn details against each property site. We checked addresses and phone numbers against the Downtown Ithaca Alliance and a county lodging list. We took the Taughannock details from New York State Parks and the area overview from Wikivoyage.

We could not confirm the current status of Hotel Ithaca, the phone number for Country Inn and Suites, or amenities at the Elmira Road hotels. We also did not quote rates. Call each property before you book.

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Conclusion

The best hotels in Ithaca match your travel style. Downtown hotels put you near the Commons. Homewood Suites suits a family stay. The Miller Inn, Argos Inn, and Firelight Camps suit couples. Elmira Road offers budget options. Confirm Hotel Ithaca by phone, ask about parking and pets, and book early for graduation weeks.