Title: Downtown Ithaca Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Ithaca](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Ithaca-Hotels.d906471974748983296.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Ithaca](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ithaca.d6056124.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ithaca](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ithaca.d6056124.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Ithaca Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Ithaca.d906471974748983296.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Ithaca Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Ithaca.d906471974748983296.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Ithaca Travel Guide ## Ithaca ![ithaca commons sign at entrance to public pedestrian path downtown (finger lakes upstate new york) urban infrastructure, public space, walking biking, no cars, shops, restaurants](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/906471974748983296/c589c40b-003c-460b-bdf9-b8cb3f3edd98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Ithaca Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ithaca travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca.dx6056124) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cornell University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/abf8e260-26e6-4e74-b44f-00e403a9ae15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cornell-University-Ithaca.d6093713.Attraction) ![Ithaca College](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087195/3712ef74-3069-41b3-bfd6-6bd6843fe7fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ithaca College Explore the campus of Ithaca College during your travels in South Hill. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-College-Ithaca.d6087195.Attraction) ![Buttermilk Falls State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093721/111bd521-2e1c-48fb-ac44-33e3c03d9ae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buttermilk-Falls-State-Park-Ithaca.d6093721.Attraction) ![A bare tree, free from it's leaves at Ithace Falls Natural Area in New York State, grows from the wet rocks below with a waterfall blurred by it's motion in the background. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6255003/b795455a-203e-45b2-9b1f-0395a95ade92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-Falls-Natural-Area-Ithaca.d6255003.Attraction) ![Empty open air farmers market wooden stalls within a pavilion on a bright sunny day. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635937206106/58fa3e50-626c-432b-883e-63e30192e4ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-Farmers-Market-Ithaca.d553248635937206106.Attraction) ![Summer Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938968485/f68dcc96-f556-4043-9973-dce7be2d7aba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cornell-Botanic-Gardens-Ithaca.d553248633938968485.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2579184/b2e13c72-a7c6-4410-8bbc-cbebc25aa891.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell £11 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-scavenger-hunt-ithaca-big-red-cornell.a2579184.activity-details) ![The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46084077/9e42f9ca-91cf-4232-bebf-5211b76fc615.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Best of Ithaca Farmers Market Private Tour £636 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-of-ithaca-farmers-market-private-tour.a46084077.activity-details) ![Love Struck Strolls: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5074190/d5127f31-f402-4938-956a-6d5a0b56ea98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Love Struck Strolls Private Tour: Ithaca’s Romantic Walk £636 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/love-struck-strolls-private-tour-ithacas-romantic-walk.a5074190.activity-details) [See all activities in Ithaca](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ithaca.d6056124.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Ithaca ![Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14690000/14683800/14683778/c78b09ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons 120 S Aurora St Ithaca NY Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £135 14 Apr - 15 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Nice location Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=14683778&PinnedHotelID=14683778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906471974748983296) ![Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37630000/37622500/37622484/w4500h2996x0y0-4129855b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown 324 East State Street Ithaca NY £138 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) I recently stayed at the Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown and overall had a very positive experience. The hotel itself is beautiful, clean, and clearly well maintained. The location is excellent, and the rooms were comfortable—especially the beds. Where the experience fell short was on the service ... Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=37622484&PinnedHotelID=37622484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906471974748983296) ![Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1260000/1252600/1252593/4c2c0120_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca 130 E. Seneca Street Ithaca NY £133 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews) Checkin was smooth and quick, staff were accommodating and friendly, the room was extremely clean and updated, and the parking was easy with ticket validation. I loved the ease of finding food and the layout of the room was fantastic. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=1252593&PinnedHotelID=1252593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906471974748983296) ![Argos Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12630000/12625600/12625577/80275799_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Argos Inn 408 E State Street Ithaca NY £130 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this inn in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions The ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (397 reviews) They did an awesome job restoring and decorating this historic property. Loved everything about it—sustainability features, coziness, cleanliness, etc. They also provide coffee and fruit and biscotti in the mornings. The location is great too, at a short walking distance from the Commons. Highly ... Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=12625577&PinnedHotelID=12625577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906471974748983296) ![William Henry Miller Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37830000/37825200/37825138/05d82080_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### William Henry Miller Inn 303 N Aurora St Ithaca NY £217 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Ithaca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Cascadilla Gorge Trail and Ithaca Commons are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews) Very nice stay. We enjoyed the charm of the Inn and the breakfast was excellent. Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=37825138&PinnedHotelID=37825138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906471974748983296) ![The Statler Hotel at Cornell University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11800/11722/4f747be7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Statler Hotel at Cornell University 130 Statler Dr Ithaca NY £178 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews) Great stay Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=11722&PinnedHotelID=11722&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906471974748983296) [See all 601 properties in Downtown Ithaca](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026®ionId=906471974748983296) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-South-Side.dx906475594790117376) ![Washington Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/30494d00-1b88-4fbf-b6ab-4471a8fdde21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Washington Park If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Washington Park and surrounding area, you can visit State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-Washington-Park.dx906471691870568448) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Side If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Side and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Farmers Market and State Theatre of Ithaca. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-North-Side.dx906471565504716800) ![Aerial panorama of Ithaca New York with Cornell in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/906475481885597696/d15fe8b1-ebcf-40d0-b12f-b08e0d01277f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-East-Hill-Historic-District.dx906475481885597696) ![South Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/92081cca-800c-49b9-be05-532158eae133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-South-Hill.dx906475787967025152) ![Taughannock Falls Tompkins County New York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/906472309884465152/727d775d-95f4-446d-ae4a-cd8430ae6fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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