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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a large window with stained glass.

A hotel reception desk with a 'Hilton Honors' sign, three pendant lights, and a patterned rug.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A building with a 'canopy' sign above the entrance.

1. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

Downtown Ithaca, 0.1 km from The History Center

Faye

SAR 459

SAR 541 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern dining area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a large window with a view of greenery, and a round coffee table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sunshade.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with potted plants.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

2.6 km from The History Center

Thomas

SAR 444

SAR 523 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a pool ladder, and a blue chair. There are two doors in the background, one labeled "EXIT" and another with a "WARNING" sign.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, a whiteboard, and a projector screen.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on a marble wall, and seating arrangements.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca, 0.4 km from The History Center

Syed

SAR 505

SAR 596 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern indoor pool with clear blue water, surrounded by black metal chairs and tables.

A modern conference room with a central table, multiple chairs, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a green chair, and a desk with drawers.

4. Hampton Inn Ithaca

2.3 km from The History Center

Christopher

SAR 397

SAR 469 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area featuring armchairs and sofas, a round coffee table, and a decorative vase. A staircase with a railing leads to an upper level.

A balcony with wooden flooring and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

5. Hotel Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca, 0.5 km from The History Center

Lisa

SAR 428

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a blue ceiling.

A compact hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and kitchenette.

A stone-walled building with a bench outside, a glass door, and a visible window.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca by IHG

2.9 km from The History Center

Abby

SAR 405

SAR 478 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large mural, and seating areas.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

7. Best Western University Inn

2.6 km from The History Center

MaryGrace

SAR 443

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a Christmas tree, and poinsettia plants.

A clean, well-lit kitchen area with a counter, seating, and various appliances.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with sofas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a vanity with a mirror, and artwork on the wall.

8. Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

2.6 km from The History Center

Jennifer

SAR 354

SAR 418 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a red fence, and yellow flowers.

A bedroom with two beds, each with floral bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A brick building with a sign for Meadow Court Inn.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

9. Meadow Court Inn

1.3 km from The History Center

Valentin

SAR 238

SAR 281 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a dark armchair, and a coffee table. There is a large window with curtains, a framed map on the wall, and a kitchen area with a counter and cabinets.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station with a coffee maker and various coffee products, framed pictures on the walls, and a clock.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a large window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

South Side, 1.3 km from The History Center

Roy

SAR 319

SAR 376 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, a front yard, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A hallway with a wooden door leading to a bathroom, a chair, and a table with a lamp.

A dining table with a fruit bowl and a bowl of granola. There are framed pictures on the walls.

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

11. Stratton Creek Inn

9.9 km from The History Center

Xander

SAR 660

SAR 746 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A large, stately house with a symmetrical facade, prominent columns, and a central entrance.

A grand hallway with a large, ornate carpet, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A spacious room with a high ceiling and large windows, featuring a long table and several chairs, surrounded by a patterned carpet.

A room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a chandelier, and a large window with blinds.

12. Benn Conger Inn

19.7 km from The History Center

John

SAR 589

SAR 666 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A motel with a parking lot, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a small garden area with shrubs and gravel.

A reception area with a desk, a bulletin board with postcards, and a window with a view of greenery.

Two single beds with headboards, a patterned carpet, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a coffee maker, a glass display case, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

13. The Springwater Inn

5.8 km from The History Center

lisa

SAR 324

SAR 366 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table with snacks, and a wine glass.

A set of stone steps leading up a rocky cliff, surrounded by greenery.

A compact kitchen with a red Galanz refrigerator, wooden cabinets, a sink, and a clock on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a round rug, a chandelier, and a wardrobe.

14. La Tourelle Inn & Spa

South Hill, 4.2 km from The History Center

Janet

SAR 505

SAR 571 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A waterfall surrounded by autumn foliage, with a stone pathway leading to a viewing platform.

A woman in a white robe standing in a room with a large chandelier, a staircase, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A large, multi-story house with a wrap-around porch, a tower, and a well-maintained lawn.

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a forested landscape.

15. Inn at Taughannock Falls

14.5 km from The History Center

Manish

SAR 672

SAR 759 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a window with a view, a desk with chairs, and a bedside table.

A motel with a sign reading "Cuyahoga Motel" in a suburban setting with trees and a road in the foreground.

A gravel area with wooden posts and a large black container, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A kitchen with a bar area, a window, and various kitchen appliances.

16. Grayhaven Motel

5.2 km from The History Center

Lisa

SAR 536

SAR 605 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A house with a front porch, a hot tub, and a garden with stepping stones.

A cozy living room with a sofa, decorative pillows, a lamp, a tray with a bottle and glasses, and a vase with flowers.

Two people sitting at a table with a coffee pot, a pitcher, and a vase of flowers.

17. Gothic Eves Inn and Spa Bed and Breakfast

17.3 km from The History Center

jeanne

SAR 874

SAR 988 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large TV mounted on the wall, a wooden shelf with decorative items, and a carpeted floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a television, seating area, and a fireplace.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a wooden fence.

A multi-story hotel with a flat roof and a sign indicating it is a Courtyard Inn.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

5.4 km from The History Center

Zhihao

SAR 428

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A building with a brick facade, a porch with a green railing, and a flower garden in front.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A building with green shutters, a porch with red chairs, and American flags.

A bar area with wooden bar counter and seating.

19. Rogues' Harbor Inn

10.9 km from The History Center

Ana Maria

SAR 615

SAR 695 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A white building with a gabled roof, multiple windows with shutters, and a stone wall in front.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace.

A wedding ceremony setup with a wooden arch and black chairs arranged in rows on a grassy path.

A porch with a railing, a bench, and a chair.

20. John Joseph Inn

16.4 km from The History Center

Suzanne

SAR 912

SAR 1,062 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to The History Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Ithaca	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Ithaca	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Top The History Center Hotel Reviews

La Tourelle Inn & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful and well maintained. Our room was huge, very clean and comfortable beds/pillows. The bar/restaurant was nice and food was good. Very friendly and helpful staff. Our only complaint would be for the price of the room(s) the continental breakfast should be included - not worth the $9 charge."

Hampton Inn Ithaca

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was excellent. A. very comfortable place to eat and relax. ample parking and a side entrance. The pool looked very clean and was heated. There was always someone in the gym."

Cayuga Blu Hotel

8/10 Good

"great breakfast"

Meadow Court Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Our two night stay was terrific. The staff are so nice and helpful at this hotel. The hotel also is extremely clean and well maintained. The complimentary breakfast was a nice benefit along with free on site parking."

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

8/10 Good

"Change rooms for the first floor. Requested two queen size bed got two doubles. Not good"

The Dorm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location for events on Cornell campus. FREE parking in the back!"

Firelight Camps

10/10 Excellent

"Bathroom area is super clean."

Other attractions near The History Center

Ithaca Commons

8.8/10 (1,399 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Ithaca Commons during your trip to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

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Center Ithaca

You can take time to visit Center Ithaca during your travels to Ithaca.

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Cascadilla Gorge Trail

You can take time to visit Cascadilla Gorge Trail during your travels to Ithaca.

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Dewitt Park

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Dewitt Park is just one of the places to see in Ithaca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

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State Theatre of Ithaca

8.6/10 (172 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at State Theatre of Ithaca on your trip to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

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Kitchen Theater

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a show at Kitchen Theater during your trip to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

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Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art in Ithaca. Discover the beautiful waterfalls while you're in the area.

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Schoellkopf Field

Catch an event at Schoellkopf Field during your trip to Ithaca. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The History Center?

The History Center is located in a family-friendly area of Ithaca known for its beautiful waterfalls and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 49 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to The History Center?

Adjacent to The History Center, Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options close by include The Statler Hotel at Cornell University and Hotel Ithaca.

How many hotels can I expect to find near The History Center?

Expedia has 49 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The History Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The History Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near The History Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The History Center?

For more information about updating your stay near The History Center or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near The History Center?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sciencenter and Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. You can check out the local talent at State Theatre of Ithaca, Hangar Theatre, and Kitchen Theater. Spend some time wandering around Cornell Botanic Gardens, Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, and Dewitt Park.

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Our top choices for The History Center hotels

1. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

3. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

4. Hampton Inn Ithaca

5. Hotel Ithaca

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca by IHG

7. Best Western University Inn

8. Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

9. Meadow Court Inn

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

11. Stratton Creek Inn

12. Benn Conger Inn

13. The Springwater Inn

14. La Tourelle Inn & Spa

15. Inn at Taughannock Falls

16. Grayhaven Motel

17. Gothic Eves Inn and Spa Bed and Breakfast

18. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

19. Rogues' Harbor Inn

20. John Joseph Inn

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Top The History Center Hotel Reviews

La Tourelle Inn & Spa

Hampton Inn Ithaca

Cayuga Blu Hotel

Meadow Court Inn

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca by IHG

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

The Dorm Hotel

Firelight Camps

Other attractions near The History Center

Ithaca Commons

Center Ithaca

Cascadilla Gorge Trail

Dewitt Park

State Theatre of Ithaca

Kitchen Theater

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

Schoellkopf Field

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