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.
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.
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.
Ithaca Beer Company
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ithaca Beer Company during your travels to 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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
Enchanted Private Walking Tour of Ithaca's Yuletide Delights
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 West Hill
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
always love staying here. It's time to start updating the rooms furnishings. beds and showers are A+
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Great hotel
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area
Friendly staff clean and close to everything will stay again
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Inn at Taughannock Falls
The property is beautiful! Especially at night. The warm pastries, delicious eggs, with attentive service and rich coffee made the breakfast memorable. Our room was perfectly appointed. The staff was helpful and informative at check in and check out. Our new favorite place ! We will be back ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
Friendly staff, clean room, comfy bed, high pressure shower, pool and nice continental breakfast. Easy access to shopping, restaurants and groceries. Fitness equipment could use a little maintenance, but good value hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Yes & Yes
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Hill
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 Ithaca Farmers Market and State Theatre of 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.
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
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.
College Hill Historic District
While College Hill Historic District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Commons.
