Title: South Hill Travel Guide: Best of South Hill, Ithaca Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Hill](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Hill-Hotels.d906475787967025152.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)[South Hill Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Hill.d906475787967025152.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Hill Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Hill.d906475787967025152.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Hill Travel Guide ## Ithaca ![Neat old abandoned dam. Steep hike down, but great for Urban Exploration!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/92081cca-800c-49b9-be05-532158eae133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Neat old abandoned dam. Steep hike down, but great for Urban Exploration!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/92081cca-800c-49b9-be05-532158eae133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Views of Cayuga Lake are beautiful from campus. One of nicest visitors centers I've seen. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087195/3712ef74-3069-41b3-bfd6-6bd6843fe7fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Hill Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ithaca travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca.dx6056124) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Pathways to wander. Secret Garden, Alice in Wonderland, or The Hobbit, your choice of daydreams. #gardens #floral #newyork #university](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/abf8e260-26e6-4e74-b44f-00e403a9ae15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cornell University 5/5(1 review) 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) ![Views of Cayuga Lake are beautiful from campus. One of nicest visitors centers I've seen. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087195/3712ef74-3069-41b3-bfd6-6bd6843fe7fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ithaca College 5/5(1 review) 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 featuring tranquil scenes and a river or creek](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 5/5(2 reviews) 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) ![Quick stop for these big falls, just a short walk from the parking lot.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/7c300c60-f471-4f8a-bd30-b6237fc89569.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) ![Pathways to wander. Secret Garden, Alice in Wonderland, or The Hobbit, your choice of daydreams. #gardens #floral #newyork #university](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/abf8e260-26e6-4e74-b44f-00e403a9ae15.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) ![With hiking trails circling a lake, visiting Sapsucker Woods is a quiet reprieve where you can observe chipmunks skittering about and the various bird species of the area plus those who are migrating through. In late September/early October it’s a leafers dream with beautiful foliage the closer to the lake you get. #hiking #birdwatching #foliage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/acadf30c-f2ff-412f-96e7-d485f6add0b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Ithaca. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sapsucker-Woods-Sanctuary-Ithaca.d6173867.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2579184/7dbe0c2f-312e-463d-9da9-7a4e80899bb4.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 South Hill ![Inn On Columbia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17430000/17424600/17424531/26d5968d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Inn On Columbia 228 Columbia Street Ithaca NY Stay at this B&B in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The History Center and Ithaca Commons are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews) Gracious hosts, beautiful space, easy walk to downtown. Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=17424531&PinnedHotelID=17424531&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906475787967025152) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=17424531&PinnedHotelID=17424531&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906475787967025152) ![The Statler Hotel at Cornell University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11800/11722/e7c04846_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Statler Hotel at Cornell University 130 Statler Dr Ithaca NY £205 22 Jan - 23 Jan 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! (1,003 reviews) Beautiful and clean room. Kind and courteous service. Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=11722&PinnedHotelID=11722&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906475787967025152) ![Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14690000/14683800/14683778/f6362f90_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons 120 S Aurora St Ithaca NY £111 8 Feb - 9 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Great room, great hotel/airport shuttle, great front desk staff, and great bar staff. Really enjoyed the Stout beer they have on tap. Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=14683778&PinnedHotelID=14683778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906475787967025152) ![Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558000/557994/464ceedb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University 29 Thornwood Dr Ithaca NY £80 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews) Nice comfortable room. The staff was nice. I would recommend it. Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=557994&PinnedHotelID=557994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906475787967025152) ![Inn at Taughannock Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34183800/34183800/83469831_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Inn at Taughannock Falls 2030 Gorge Rd Trumansburg NY £135 6 Feb - 7 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Trumansburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (834 reviews) Everything was terrific and the service was very accommodating, would recommend going during anytime of the year. Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=07%2F02%2F2026&selected=34183800&PinnedHotelID=34183800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906475787967025152) ![Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6600/6564/7a3180f9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area 356 Elmira Rd Ithaca NY £81 4 Feb - 5 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Ithaca. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) 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. 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It feels like Hawaii ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/b7e7a072-b919-4c89-b268-fbf1a1175675.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) ![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) ### Downtown Ithaca While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-Downtown-Ithaca.dx906471974748983296) ![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) ### South Side While South Side isn't home to many top sights, State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-South-Side.dx906475594790117376) ![Such a pretty September day on a Saturday with school in session ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056124/95ee805f-b406-49e1-b0f4-3bc136b7c286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Collegetown When in Collegetown, you can plan a visit to Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-Collegetown.dx944695901761449984) ![The #Cornell campus has numerous striking paths with views of the clock tower. #UStravel #Ithaca #NewYork #architecture ](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) ### 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. 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