Downtown Ithaca
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Popular places to visit
Cornell University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Cornell University, a top university in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Ithaca College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College, during your travels in South Hill. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Enjoy an old-fashioned swimming hole at the base of this park’s creek and wander through the sprawling glen and wetlands.
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Explore the great outdoors at Ithaca Falls Natural Area and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Ithaca. Amble around the area's lakeside, or seek out its hiking trails.
Ithaca Farmers Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Ithaca Farmers Market during your visit to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Cornell Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Cornell Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Ithaca. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Private Tour
Love Struck Strolls Private Tour: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Top hotels in Downtown Ithaca
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
The location is perfect just a few steps from The Commons where there are plenty of restaurants and a pedestrian walk. Very convenient to get to Cornell or Ithaca College. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
Clean room , very helpful staff. Very nice s
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca
great location to all wants and needs
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
Hotel Ithaca
Good location close to Ithaca Commons, walking distance to State Theater and many eateries.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Argos Inn
Best hotel in Ithaca! Super fun - great location and the bar is over the moon. Heated floors and soft fluffy towels. Steps from downtown. Love staying here vs the other soulless chain options in Ithaca!!
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Great hotel.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ithaca
South Side
While South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
Washington Park
While there might not be top attractions in Washington Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
North Side
Though North Side might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sciencenter and Ithaca Farmers Market.
East Hill Historic District
While East Hill Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Hill
South Hill might not have many top sights, but Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fall Creek
Fall Creek might not have many top sights, but Sciencenter and Ithaca Falls Natural Area are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
