Title: South Side Travel Guide: Best of South Side, Ithaca Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Side](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Side-Hotels.d906475594790117376.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 Side Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Side.d906475594790117376.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Side Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Side.d906475594790117376.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Side Travel Guide ## Ithaca ## Visit South Side Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ithaca travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca.dx6056124) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cornell University](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cfa62782e0bace33f455ad759616c361.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) ![Buttermilk Falls State Park featuring tranquil scenes and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/92000/92757-Buttermilk-Falls-State-Park.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) ![Ithaca Falls Natural Area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/49718577c8525008db0353dafaf58004.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) ![Cornell Botanic Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8cc809c4dee6eed808663636c2a6d3ba.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) ![Ithaca Beer Company](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fbd0eb071f3ffb3afabfbc029e0ee808.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-Beer-Company-Ithaca.d6174006.Attraction) #### 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) ### 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 £639 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 £639 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 Side ![Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/39800/39754/ec8358b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca 400 S Meadow St Ithaca NY £71 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Ithaca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 6.8/10 (1,000 reviews) Very clean. Staff was efficient and courteous. Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=39754&PinnedHotelID=39754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906475594790117376) ![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 £206 19 Jan - 20 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! (1,005 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=11722&PinnedHotelID=11722&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906475594790117376) ![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 £112 1 Feb - 2 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! (1,002 reviews) Great hotel Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=14683778&PinnedHotelID=14683778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906475594790117376) ![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 £136 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=906475594790117376) ![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! (1,001 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. Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F02%2F2026&endDate=05%2F02%2F2026&selected=6564&PinnedHotelID=6564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906475594790117376) ![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 27 Jan - 28 Jan 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=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=557994&PinnedHotelID=557994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=906475594790117376) [See all 573 properties in South Side](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026®ionId=906475594790117376) 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-Downtown-Ithaca.dx906471974748983296) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6385f48f6f6e4a060ee824fa1e92fbb4.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://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/85f7873b3fcf1709ccfb1a23419a174f.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) ![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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fe4ff415cdc863e2fa57fcd5df829af1.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://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/785be4c5d8541b02f3e4822b403ade82.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ithaca-Fall-Creek.dx906472309884465152) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # South Side Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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