Best Hotels in State College City Centre
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Best-rated
Nittany Lion Inn
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
Nittany Lion Inn State College has 133 rooms and is located about a 25-minute walk from Bryce Jordan Center Arena. Guests travelling by car can also use a private parking lot on site.
Nittany Lion Shrine is located within easy reach of the hotel, and University Park airport is approximately a 15-minute drive away. Palmer Museum of Art is 700 metres from this 4-star hotel, and the local Tom Tudek Memorial Park is 2.3 km away.
The property is a short way from Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania Science Museum.
Nittany Lion Inn
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
Nittany Lion Inn
Nittany Lion Inn State College has 133 rooms and is located about a 25-minute walk from Bryce Jordan Center Arena. Guests travelling by car can also use a private parking lot on site.
Nittany Lion Shrine is located within easy reach of the hotel, and University Park airport is approximately a 15-minute drive away. Palmer Museum of Art is 700 metres from this 4-star hotel, and the local Tom Tudek Memorial Park is 2.3 km away.
The property is a short way from Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania Science Museum.
Hyatt Place State College
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 12 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
The smoke-free Hyatt Place State College hotel is a great place in a recreational area of State College, which stands around 25 minutes' walk from Pegula Ice Arena. Situated right around the corner from Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania Science Museum, this 3-star hotel features an American restaurant serving American cuisine.
The hotel sits in the very heart of State College, a mere 450 metres from Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church. When staying at the Hyatt State College, guests will be in the vicinity of Palmer Museum of Art.
There is The Arboretum at Penn State just 1.7 km from the property.
Hyatt Place State College
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 12 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
Hyatt Place State College
The smoke-free Hyatt Place State College hotel is a great place in a recreational area of State College, which stands around 25 minutes' walk from Pegula Ice Arena. Situated right around the corner from Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania Science Museum, this 3-star hotel features an American restaurant serving American cuisine.
The hotel sits in the very heart of State College, a mere 450 metres from Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church. When staying at the Hyatt State College, guests will be in the vicinity of Palmer Museum of Art.
There is The Arboretum at Penn State just 1.7 km from the property.
Hotels in State College City Centre With Parking
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Top location
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 16 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
The 4-star Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel features air-conditioned rooms only a 5-minute walk from Schlow Centre Region Library. This comfortable hotel also offers Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The hotel is a mere 1.1 km from Matson Museum of Anthropology and in close proximity to Opposite 240 South Pugh Street bus stop. Palmer Museum of Art is approximately 12 minutes' walk away.
The Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection By Hilton enjoys a great location close to numerous bars and restaurants. Guests are also recommended to visit Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania Science Museum, situated around 500 metres away.
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 16 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
The 4-star Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel features air-conditioned rooms only a 5-minute walk from Schlow Centre Region Library. This comfortable hotel also offers Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The hotel is a mere 1.1 km from Matson Museum of Anthropology and in close proximity to Opposite 240 South Pugh Street bus stop. Palmer Museum of Art is approximately 12 minutes' walk away.
The Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection By Hilton enjoys a great location close to numerous bars and restaurants. Guests are also recommended to visit Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania Science Museum, situated around 500 metres away.
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Great deal
Graduate By Hilton State College
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
The charming 4-star Graduate By Hilton State College Hotel, nestled near the entertainment district of State College, offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. The fully serviced hotel, located about a 5-minute drive from Penn State University, features a restaurant.
State College centre is 10 minutes' walk, and sports attractions such as Pegula Ice Arena are 2.1 km away. The Graduate State College can be reached not far from Matson Museum of Anthropology.
This State College hotel is also only 550 metres from Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania Science Museum and merely 6 minutes on foot from Pictasaurus.
Graduate By Hilton State College
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 15 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
Graduate By Hilton State College
The charming 4-star Graduate By Hilton State College Hotel, nestled near the entertainment district of State College, offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. The fully serviced hotel, located about a 5-minute drive from Penn State University, features a restaurant.
State College centre is 10 minutes' walk, and sports attractions such as Pegula Ice Arena are 2.1 km away. The Graduate State College can be reached not far from Matson Museum of Anthropology.
This State College hotel is also only 550 metres from Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania Science Museum and merely 6 minutes on foot from Pictasaurus.
Hotels in State College City Centre With Swimming Pool
Wingate By Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The 3-star Wingate By Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center Hotel is around a 20-minute walk from Second Avenue United Methodist Church, and features a lift and a vending machine onsite. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and has a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre for those staying on business.
Mishler Theatre is located within a 400-metre distance of this Altoona hotel, and such natural sites as Lakemont Park are 6 km away. Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is just a few steps from the Wingate Altoona, while Champion is 95 km away.
4.8 km from the accommodation, guests will also find Peoples Natural Gas Field.
Wingate By Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Wingate By Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center
The 3-star Wingate By Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center Hotel is around a 20-minute walk from Second Avenue United Methodist Church, and features a lift and a vending machine onsite. The hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and has a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre for those staying on business.
Mishler Theatre is located within a 400-metre distance of this Altoona hotel, and such natural sites as Lakemont Park are 6 km away. Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is just a few steps from the Wingate Altoona, while Champion is 95 km away.
4.8 km from the accommodation, guests will also find Peoples Natural Gas Field.
Best Western Lock Haven
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Fitness centre
Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Attractions, located around 20 minutes' walk from the 3-star pet-friendly Best Western Lock Haven hotel, include Piper Aviation Museum.
The convenient hotel is in the vicinity of the Great Island Presbyterian Church.
Best Western Lock Haven
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
- Fitness centre
Best Western Lock Haven
Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Attractions, located around 20 minutes' walk from the 3-star pet-friendly Best Western Lock Haven hotel, include Piper Aviation Museum.
The convenient hotel is in the vicinity of the Great Island Presbyterian Church.
Budget Hotels In State College City Centre
The City Hotel
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Golf course
The comfortable 2-star The City Hotel Northern Cambria is located approximately a 10-minute ride from Contres Greer Social Hall and features a meeting room for those travelling on business. Guests like air-conditioned rooms and a unique atmosphere of the smoke-free hotel.
This Northern Cambria hotel is also a 60-minute drive from Champion.
The City Hotel
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Golf course
The City Hotel
The comfortable 2-star The City Hotel Northern Cambria is located approximately a 10-minute ride from Contres Greer Social Hall and features a meeting room for those travelling on business. Guests like air-conditioned rooms and a unique atmosphere of the smoke-free hotel.
This Northern Cambria hotel is also a 60-minute drive from Champion.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lock Haven
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Sun loungers
Offering comfortable rooms, the smoke-free Fairfield Inn & Suites Lock Haven lies about a 25-minute walk from Piper Aviation Museum. You will find a vending machine and a lift at this 3-star hotel.
Roxy Movie Theatre can be reached a mere 1.7 km from the comfortable hotel.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lock Haven
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Sun loungers
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lock Haven
Offering comfortable rooms, the smoke-free Fairfield Inn & Suites Lock Haven lies about a 25-minute walk from Piper Aviation Museum. You will find a vending machine and a lift at this 3-star hotel.
Roxy Movie Theatre can be reached a mere 1.7 km from the comfortable hotel.
Lock Haven Grandview Hotel
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
Lock Haven Grandview Hotel Mill Hall features 24 rooms and lies 25 minutes' walk from Unkel Joe's Woodshed Department Store. The hotel also offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
Immaculate Conception Church is 3.8 km from the comfortable hotel.
Guests of the property can get to Walmart Supercenter, which is a 20-minute walk away.
Lock Haven Grandview Hotel
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
Lock Haven Grandview Hotel
Lock Haven Grandview Hotel Mill Hall features 24 rooms and lies 25 minutes' walk from Unkel Joe's Woodshed Department Store. The hotel also offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
Immaculate Conception Church is 3.8 km from the comfortable hotel.
Guests of the property can get to Walmart Supercenter, which is a 20-minute walk away.
Keller House (Adults Only)
Located 900 metres from Progress Grange, Keller House Hotel Centre Hall is just around the corner from Saint Luke Lutheran Church.
Centre Hall centre can be reached within 5 minutes' walk. You will enjoy your visit to Grace United Methodist Church, a mere 0.8 km from the hotel.
Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Centre Hall, situated around 5 minutes' walk away. The Keller House Centre Hall stands a short way from Trinity United Church of Christ, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
Keller House (Adults Only)
Keller House (Adults Only)
Located 900 metres from Progress Grange, Keller House Hotel Centre Hall is just around the corner from Saint Luke Lutheran Church.
Centre Hall centre can be reached within 5 minutes' walk. You will enjoy your visit to Grace United Methodist Church, a mere 0.8 km from the hotel.
Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Centre Hall, situated around 5 minutes' walk away. The Keller House Centre Hall stands a short way from Trinity United Church of Christ, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in State College, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Nittany Lion Inn |
9.3 / 10 (1326 Reviews) |
From 123$ | |
| Hyatt Place State College |
8.5 / 10 (711 Reviews) |
From 144$ | |
| Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection By Hilton |
8.9 / 10 (143 Reviews) |
From 311$ | |
| Graduate By Hilton State College |
7.9 / 10 (251 Reviews) |
From 99$ | |
| Wingate By Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center |
8.3 / 10 (407 Reviews) |
From 104$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find family-friendly hotels in State College city center?
The Graduate By Hilton State College and Hyatt Place State College are great options in the city center. They offer comfortable accommodations suitable for families with children.
Look for family packages during Penn State football season to save on stays near Beaver Stadium.
Which hotels near Penn State are best for alumni visits?
Nittany Lion Inn and Scholar State College provide excellent proximity to Penn State University. They offer tailored services for alumni attending campus events.
Plan your stay during homecoming weekend for the best experience with alumni events and gatherings near the university.
What family-friendly hotels near attractions in Lock Haven are recommended?
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lock Haven and Best Western Lock Haven are well-suited for families. They provide easy access to local parks and activities.
Visit Hyner View State Park during the weekdays for lower crowd levels and enjoy nature hikes with scenic views.
Which downtown hotels offer convenient dining options?
Graduate By Hilton State College features the Trophy Room Restaurant, while Hyatt Place State College has an on-site bar and bistro. Both offer a variety of menu choices.
Try to dine during happy hours for discounts at on-site restaurants, often available from 5pm to 7pm.
What hotels near the train station in State College are best for business travelers?
Hyatt Place State College and Scholar State College are close to public transport. They offer business facilities, making them suitable for work-related stays.
Use the nearby CATA bus service to reach your meeting destinations quickly and avoid parking hassles during peak hours.
Are there any pet-friendly hotels in Lock Haven?
Best Western Lock Haven and Fairfield Inn & Suites Lock Haven welcome pets with no size restrictions. They provide convenient amenities for guests traveling with dogs.
Check for pet-friendly dining spots in Lock Haven that offer outdoor seating to enjoy meals with your pet.
Which historic hotels in State College are appealing for family stays?
Nittany Lion Inn is rich in history and offers family accommodations with modern amenities. It is close to cultural attractions.
Visit the Palmer Museum of Art during your stay for free art exhibitions and family-friendly art programs on weekends.
How do I get to State College from University Park Airport?
You can take a shuttle or taxi to reach State College from University Park Airport. It's about a 15-minute ride.
Book a shuttle in advance to save costs; many services offer flat rates for airport transfers.
What are the must-see cultural attractions in State College?
Do not miss the Palmer Museum of Art and Beaver Stadium, ideal for art lovers and sports fans. They regularly host events and exhibits.
Check the museum's schedule for special family workshops or guided tours offered on weekends.
What unique community events occur in State College throughout the year?
State College hosts the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts every summer, featuring artisans and performances. It's a great experience for families.
Plan your visit around July when the festival takes place to immerse yourself in local culture and creativity.