South Side
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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
Ithaca: Cornell University Student-Led Campus Tour
The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Private Tour
Love Struck Strolls Private Tour: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk
Ithaca Family Adventure Private Tour: Fun & Discovery Walk
Ithaca’s Historic Gems Private Tour: A Cultural Walkabout
Top hotels in South Side
Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca
Was a nice clean place to stay for the night.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Great stay
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Very nice overnight stay
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Room needs a in depth inspection, human DNA on cushions, amenity dispensers empty, clean in the corners. Advertises as 3 bed 2 Queen and sleeper couch - no bed linens supplied for sleeper. Not a great advert for Radisson.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
Clean, quiet, next to shops&restaurants, good bang for your buck!
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Best Western University Inn
Absolutely loved our stay here. The bed was so comfortable that we slept through breakfast the first morning. Everyone was so friendly. If we are ever in the area again we will absolutely return!
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Side
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights 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.
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.
North Side
Though North Side might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ithaca Farmers Market and State Theatre of Ithaca.
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.
Fall Creek
Fall Creek might not have many top sights, but Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Farmers Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
