Visit Collegetown
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.
Top hotels in Collegetown
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Very nice, and the location was literally on the Cornell campus, but breakfast and parking were not included (and are expensive).
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
Everything was terrific and the service was very accommodating, would recommend going during anytime of the year.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons
Great hotel
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area
Staff was friendly. We loved the front desk employee that checked us in. He was friendly, personable, and humorous. Excellent hospitality. I was very happy with the location and proximity to state parks. The building is a little outdated but not a concern.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
Nice comfortable room. The staff was nice. I would recommend it.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Collegetown
East Hill Historic District
Though East Hill Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca.
College Hill Historic District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Hill Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Commons.
South Hill
While South Hill isn't home to many top sights, Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
Fall Creek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fall Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Farmers Market.
Cornell Heights Historic District
While there might not be top attractions in Cornell Heights Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Cornell Botanic Gardens.
