Downtown Ithaca blends campus energy with a walkable historic core, and these hotels put you right in the middle of it. The Commons-an open-air pedestrian promenade-is the anchor, with shops, restaurants, and seasonal ice skating steps from your room. Pick from the Canopy by Hilton Downtown for its free airport shuttle and bicycle rentals, the Argos Inn for a boutique stay with a zinc bar and garden patio, or the Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons for valet parking and a 24-hour front desk. Budget options like the Super 8 by Wyndham and Meadow Court Inn keep rates low while still offering free WiFi and parking.
What should you budget? Expect to pay more for the high-scoring properties: the William Henry Miller Inn (guest score 91) and The Dorm Hotel (85) deliver exceptional breakfast or kitchenette setups, while the Marriott and Canopy sit in the mid-to-upper range. For the best value, Super 8 by Wyndham (66) and Meadow Court Inn (69) offer no-frills rooms close to Ithaca College and Cornell. Whatever you choose, booking directly through the links below gets you live rates, free cancellation options, and access to exclusive discounts-book now to lock in the best price.