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Motels in Ithaca

A motel with a parking lot, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a small garden area with shrubs and gravel.

A reception area with a desk, a bulletin board with postcards, and a window with a view of greenery.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a coffee maker, a glass display case, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Embassy Inn."

1. The Springwater Inn

Ithaca

$99

$112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a dark armchair, and a coffee table. There is a large window with curtains, a framed map on the wall, and a kitchen area with a counter and cabinets.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a large window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall displaying the Disney+ Hulu interface.

2. Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

South Side

$79

$93 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a window with a view, a desk with chairs, and a bedside table.

A kitchen with a bar area, a window, and various kitchen appliances.

A motel with a sign reading "Cuyahoga Motel" in a suburban setting with trees and a road in the foreground.

A room with a wooden table, a flower arrangement, a warning sign, and a shelf with bottles and glasses.

3. Grayhaven Motel

Ithaca

$211

$239 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A white building with a green awning, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

A motel with a row of rooms, each with a small porch and a single chair.

A two-story house with a front porch, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a small staircase leading to the entrance.

A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a single-story building with a brown roof.

4. Economy Inn Ithaca

Ithaca

$75

$85 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A kitchen counter with a bread dispenser and a fruit basket.

5. The Falls Motel - 2 Mi to " Watkins Glen State Park, Seneca Lake " AND 4 Mi to Watkins Glen International Track " The Glen "

Montour Falls

$139

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a lake and greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a wooden accent wall.

A conference room with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of a lake and hills.

A modern kitchen with a white marble countertop, a built-in sink, and a coffee machine. There are wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.

6. The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

Watkins Glen

$203

$228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a door, and a window.

A sign for the Colonial Inn Motel with a clear view of the motel's name and a small bush in front.

A bar area with wooden stools, a neon sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

7. Colonial Inn & Creamery

Watkins Glen

$104

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A two-story building with a thatched roof, a dock leading to a water body, and colorful chairs lined up outside.

A 7UP vending machine in a corner with a window view.

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating and a thatched roof.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a window with curtains, a wall clock, and a small kitchen area with a counter and appliances.

8. The Anchor Inn and Marina

Watkins Glen

$113

$126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A covered porch with chairs and tables, a door, and windows with lights.

A compact kitchen setup with a microwave, coffee maker, and a trash bin.

A motel with a white pickup truck parked in front, a black sedan, and a row of blue chairs outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a small kitchenette.

9. Gorgeous View Motel

Watkins Glen

$134

$150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A fenced pool area with signs indicating pool hours and no diving.

A covered porch with white rocking chairs and a small table, leading to a building entrance.

A covered outdoor seating area with white rocking chairs and a building in the background.

10. Longhouse Lodge Motel

Watkins Glen

$131

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A reception area with a desk, two chairs, a potted plant, a framed picture, and a bulletin board.

A small round wooden table with two beige chairs, a coffee maker, and a box of tissues.

A parking lot with several cars, a building with a red roof, and trees in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a lamp, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

11. Cortland Motel

Cortland

$74

$84 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A small building with a stone facade and a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, and a small seating area with a table and chairs.

A reception area with a black reception desk, a yellow chair, a white counter, and a colorful striped rug.

A gym with cardio equipment, a treadmill, and exercise balls.

12. Motel 6 McGraw, NY - Cortland

Cortland

$98

$111 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a bookshelf, and a door leading to a balcony.

A motel with a two-story building, a parking lot with several cars, and a hillside in the background.

A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a door and a set of double doors.

A reception desk with a telephone, a computer monitor, and a small plant.

13. Budget Inn Horseheads

Horseheads

$75

$84 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A red building with a sloped roof and a sign that reads "The Coachman Motor Lodge."

A red patterned sofa in a room with wooden paneling and a framed artwork on the wall.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and two framed pictures on the wall.

14. Coachman Motor Lodge

Elmira

$77

$86 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a desk with a chair, a trash bin, and a door.

A parking lot with a white pickup truck and a silver car parked. There are neatly trimmed bushes and a tree with pink blossoms.

A street with a rainbow, a motel, and a large tree.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, phone, air conditioning unit, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Deep Well Motel

Owego

$72

$81 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden cabinet with a microwave, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

A motel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a wooden cabinet, and a radiator.

A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front, set against a backdrop of a green hill.

16. Mark Twain Motor Inn

Elmira

$64

$72 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with a round table and a fire pit, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A red pergola with a checkered flag, surrounded by various plants and a staircase leading to a building.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two nightstands, and a decorative wall panel.

A kitchen counter with a toaster, bread, a jar of honey, and a clear plastic container with pastries.

17. Vinehurst Inn And Suites

Hammondsport

$119

$133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A brick building with a glass door, a sign reading "SUNRISE MOTEL," and a "KEY DROP" sign.

A room with a large window, a door, and two chairs.

A wooden reception desk with a sign prohibiting pets and personal checks.

18. Sunrise Motel

Owego

$85

$95 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A living room with a fireplace, a TV, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A motel with a swimming pool, a covered parking area, and a lawn.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a patterned curtain, and a wall-mounted artwork.

19. Skaneateles Inn on 20

Auburn

$120

$136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen area with a coffee machine, a sink, and a sign about first aid for choking.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, coffee machines, and a bulletin board.

A reception area with a green wall and a wooden counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

20. Americas Best Value Inn Painted Post

Painted Post

$68

$76 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Top neighborhoods in Ithaca

A street sign for 'Aurora St N' and 'Ithaca Commons' with autumn trees in the background.

Downtown Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca buzzes with college-town energy around the pedestrian-only Commons. Street performers entertain while shoppers browse independent boutiques and art galleries. The historic State Theatre hosts live shows, while nearby Cascadilla Gorge offers dramatic waterfalls just steps from downtown. You'll find a perfect blend of student life and local culture in this walkable district. Dining options range from casual student spots to farm-to-table restaurants with diverse international flavors. Charming boutique hotels and B&Bs occupy historic buildings throughout downtown. Most attractions are easily accessible on foot, with TCAT buses connecting to Cornell and Ithaca College when you need to venture further.

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A waterfall surrounded by autumn foliage in a forested gorge.

A multi-tiered waterfall in a forested area.

Fall Creek

Fall Creek captivates visitors with its historic Victorian and Craftsman homes lining tree-shaded streets. The neighborhood borders the scenic Fall Creek gorge, where dramatic limestone cliffs and cascading waterfalls create perfect hiking opportunities. Ithaca Falls Natural Area offers peaceful waterside paths while DeWitt Park provides open lawns for relaxation. Nearby Sciencenter and Newman Municipal Golf Course add family-friendly options. Getting around is easiest on foot with tree-lined sidewalks connecting to downtown Ithaca within 15 minutes. Accommodations include charming bed & breakfasts in converted Victorian homes with authentic period furnishings. While dining options are limited within the neighborhood, the Ithaca Farmers Market and Commons are just a short walk away.

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A waterfall cascading into a clear pool surrounded by lush greenery.

A waterfall in a rocky gorge with clear water and autumn leaves scattered around.

A rocky stream with a waterfall, surrounded by dense green forest.

A waterfall cascading over a rocky ledge into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery.

A waterfall cascading into a clear pool surrounded by forested hills.

South Hill

Ithaca's South Hill neighborhood is known for its coffeehouses and restaurants, and entices visitors with attractions including Buttermilk Falls State Park and Butterfield Stadium.

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A river with a bridge and a stone structure.

A water fountain with multiple jets, a modern building, and a clear blue sky with clouds.

South Hill

South Hill wraps you in classic college town vibes thanks to Ithaca College dominating the landscape. Students buzz between modern academic buildings while the Handwerker Gallery and School of Music add cultural flair to your visit. Nearby Buttermilk Falls State Park offers gorgeous waterfall hikes and cooling swimming holes when campus life feels too buzzy. TCAT buses connect you to downtown Ithaca, though the neighborhood's steep hills reward climbers with breathtaking Cayuga Lake views. Budget-friendly pizza joints and coffee shops cater to student appetites. Limited accommodations mean planning ahead, with bed & breakfasts in quiet residential areas offering the best non-campus lodging options.

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A waterfall cascading into a pool surrounded by rocky cliffs and snow patches.

A river with a rocky ledge and a stack of stones in a forested area.

A waterfall cascading over a rocky ledge surrounded by lush greenery.

A calm lake surrounded by forested hills under a cloudy sky.

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by dense green foliage.

East Ithaca

East Ithaca offers a peaceful retreat from downtown's bustle with tree-lined streets and cozy mid-century homes. The East Hill Recreation Way provides scenic trails for morning walks while Six Mile Creek Vineyard tempts you with local wine tastings. Cornell University's influence creates a unique academic vibe, with Reis Tennis Center offering recreational opportunities away from campus crowds. Family restaurants serve up comfort food within this residential haven, though you'll want to venture downtown for evening dining options. Most visitors opt for charming B&Bs or home rentals that blend perfectly with the leafy surroundings. A car is recommended, as bus service is limited despite the easy drive to downtown attractions.

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Top landmarks in Ithaca

Buttermilk Falls State Park

9.4/10 (950 reviews)

Buttermilk Falls State Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Ithaca, why not stop by during your stay.

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A waterfall, rocky riverbed, and a tree with exposed roots.

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

9.4/10 (313 reviews)

Ithaca Falls Natural Area is worth a visit, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Ithaca.

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An interior view of a wooden structure with a high ceiling and a long, open space.

Ithaca Farmers Market

9.0/10 (367 reviews)

If you like strolling among the stalls, you might want to head out to Ithaca Farmers Market when visiting Ithaca. Splash some more cash at Ithaca Commons.

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A garden with a stone wall, a metal gate, and various flowering plants.

Cornell Botanic Gardens

9.6/10 (148 reviews)

Ready for an education in local botany? Cornell Botanic Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central Ithaca. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary and Dewitt Park, both nearby.

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Ithaca Commons

8.8/10 (1,399 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Ithaca Commons in Downtown Ithaca. Splash some more cash at Ithaca Farmers Market.

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State Theatre of Ithaca

8.6/10 (172 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at State Theatre of Ithaca in Downtown Ithaca. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Kitchen Theater is just a short walk away.

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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

9.4/10 (36 reviews)

If museums are on your list of things to see in Ithaca, then you might want to head to Cornell Lab of Ornithology. If you want to see more of the museums in Ithaca, Sciencenter and Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art aren't far.

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Shops at Ithaca Mall

8.2/10 (435 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Shops at Ithaca Mall when in Ithaca. Splash some more cash at Triphammer Marketplace.

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Ithaca and related destinations

Gorges carve through this college town, where waterfalls cascade dramatically at every turn. Cornell University's clock tower stands sentinel over Cayuga Lake, where wineries dot the shoreline with tasting rooms offering local vintages. The Ithaca Commons pedestrian mall buzzes with independent shops and cafes frequented by students and professors engaged in passionate debates. Robert H. Treman State Park showcases nature's sculptural talents with swimming holes beneath tumbling falls. The Farmers Market transforms shopping into a social event, with vendors selling everything from artisanal cheese to handcrafted furniture. Fall brings a riot of color to the surrounding hills, while winter transforms the landscape into a wonderland for cross-country skiing and ice skating.

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A university campus with historic buildings, a clock tower, and autumn foliage.

Find out more about Ithaca

Spend time appreciating the theater scene, the entertainment choices and the live music in Ithaca. Activities like hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors while you're in town. Take a campus tour or explore the surrounding area of Cornell University. While you're here, stop by Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca.

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