⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Pennsylvania State University for 2026

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A spacious bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a circular driveway.

A spacious library with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and a large rug.

A room with a large window, a sofa, two small tables, and a patterned rug.

1. The Nittany Lion Inn

0.8 km from Pennsylvania State University

Cheryl

S$183

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple entry points and a well-lit facade.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a wall with framed botanical prints.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA

2.9 km from Pennsylvania State University

Philip

S$150

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A hotel lobby with a staircase, seating areas, a clock, a TV, and a coffee station.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front yard with trees and shrubs.

3. Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

College Heights, 1.7 km from Pennsylvania State University

john

S$150

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a large bed, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a bar area with bookshelves.

A corner room with large windows, a sofa, ottomans, and a lamp.

4. Hotel State College

Downtown State College, 0.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Kevin

S$209

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An aerial view of a parking lot with multiple buildings, surrounded by greenery.

A modern office space with a desk, chair, computer, and a water dispenser.

A laundry area with a coin-operated washer and dryer, a soap and bleach softener dispenser, and a vending machine for cold drinks.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

5. Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

College Heights, 1.8 km from Pennsylvania State University

Laura

S$132

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, a large flat-screen TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A spacious indoor area with a brick wall, a glass railing, and a staircase leading to a lower level.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Hyatt Place".

6. Hyatt Place State College

Downtown State College, 0.4 km from Pennsylvania State University

Amy

S$192

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A hotel lobby with a long wooden table, blue sofas, and a TV on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large artwork, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a seating area.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and large windows providing views of the outside.

7. Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown State College, 0.3 km from Pennsylvania State University

Frederick

S$201

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted painting of a sunset over mountains.

A reception desk with a wooden panel, a framed artwork above it, and a digital screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State

2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Douglas

S$134

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance with a covered area and a visible garden.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar area with glass shelves, and red bar stools.

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

9. Hilton Garden Inn State College

2.6 km from Pennsylvania State University

Michele

S$173

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A formal meeting room with a long table, chairs, bookshelves, and a chandelier.

A bookshelf filled with books, framed photos, and decorative items.

A spacious living room with a checkered floor, two sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A bar area with two wicker chairs, a variety of liquor bottles, and a selection of glasses and flowers on the counter.

10. Graduate by Hilton State College

Downtown State College, 0.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Nina

S$174

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a menu board.

A reception area with two wooden reception desks, a glass-top table, and green upholstered sofas.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a central entrance, landscaped garden, and a parking lot.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

11. Courtyard by Marriott State College

Tusseyview, 2.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Massiel

S$180

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A motel with a sign reading "The Stevens Motel."

A compact hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a microwave.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a sink, a toilet, and a vanity cabinet.

12. The Stevens Motel

2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Clarence

S$106

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A patio with outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with chairs and a changing room.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a small desk, a lamp, a TV, and a fireplace.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott State College

State College South, 2.3 km from Pennsylvania State University

Anthony

S$216

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A snack display with various packaged foods and a refrigerated section with bottled water.

A hotel lobby with a long table, two sofas, and a coffee station.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a dining area with a booth and chairs.

14. Hampton Inn State College

2.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Lisa

S$142

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, and a counter with various items.

A hotel room with a kitchen area, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight machines.

A hotel lobby with a brick-patterned floor, a reception desk, a seating area with white sofas, and a large framed artwork of a lion.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham State College

State College South, 2.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

norvin

S$114

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story building with a 'RODEWAY INN' sign, a parking lot with several cars, and a brick facade.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a mirror, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a door with a 'No Smoking' sign.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining area with a table and chairs, a window with a view of a decorated Christmas tree, and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a microwave on a small refrigerator, a wooden chair, a wooden desk, and a mirror reflecting a bed and a nightstand with a lamp.

16. Rodeway Inn State College - near University

College Heights, 1.6 km from Pennsylvania State University

Kenneth

S$89

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels of balconies, surrounded by indoor plants and seating areas.

A historic building with a covered front porch, multiple storefronts, and a pedestrian crossing.

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

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a booth area.

17. Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center

State College South, 2.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Steve

S$107

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A large, multi-story stone house with a prominent tower, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden.

A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a fireplace with floral decorations, and a large mirror.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, red sofas, and a patterned rug.

A cozy room with wooden walls and ceiling, a fireplace, a television, and a chandelier.

18. Reynolds Mansion B&B

15 km from Pennsylvania State University

Timothy

S$267

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious dining area with a wooden staircase and a view of the outdoors.

A large, two-story white house with a dark roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A porch with three rocking chairs and a large planter with flowers.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a white bench, a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

19. Apple Pony Inn

5.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Anthony

S$338

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A circular outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit, surrounded by a stone patio.

A grand staircase with a red carpet and a cart, leading to a room with a round table and a potted plant.

A bar area with high ceilings, ornate ceiling details, and a variety of bar stools and tables.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, a chair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Carnegie House

4.1 km from Pennsylvania State University

April

S$187

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Pennsylvania State University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Nittany Lion Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,131 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA	9.6 Exceptional 1,255 reviews	View
Comfort Suites State College near Penn State	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel State College	9.6 Exceptional 101 reviews	View
Sleep Inn State College near Penn State	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Pennsylvania State University Hotel Reviews

The Nittany Lion Inn

8/10 Good

"The property is lovely and so convenient to the campus. I’ve stayed a number of times and the rooms are never fully cleaned. This time no conditioner in the bathroom containers. So frustrating mid-shower. I arrived late, just before 11:00, the valets watched me pull into the circle at 10:58, but went inside anyway. I was too close to 11pm to be worth the trouble. The restaurant staff- amazing, though. It just always feels that the Nittany Lion knows they are the best game in town, so they’ve stopped trying."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing - super helpful and friendly - management should notice! Hotel is very clean. Breakfast included eggs, sausage, oatmeal, lots of other stuff. Peanut butter cookies"

The Stevens Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff."

Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State

8/10 Good

"Staff was great…rooms were clean…. Parking is good… breakfast was ok:maybe a bit more variety and more places to sit."

Super 8 by Wyndham State College

10/10 Excellent

"This is a unique Super 8. Spacious hallways, spacious breakfast room, nice room with spotless bathroom. Overall a pleasant place to stay. Minus-the carpet in my room had seen hard wear from past occupants."

Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Walking distance to campus. Clean room, good price, decent breakfast and friendly staff."

Hampton Inn State College

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room friendly staff"

Graduate by Hilton State College

10/10 Excellent

"The Graduate is a fantastic property, clean, with amazing mattresses, sheets, and fun decor. We were looking for a boutique experience and this did not disappoint!"

Residence Inn by Marriott State College

10/10 Excellent

"I always stay here when I'm in the area, great place and location"

Other attractions near Pennsylvania State University

Beaver Stadium

9.6/10 (695 reviews)

Catch an event at Beaver Stadium during your trip to State College. You can attend a football match while in the area.

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Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

8.4/10 (42 reviews)

You can take time to visit Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania during your travels to State College. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Palmer Museum of Art

8.8/10 (111 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Palmer Museum of Art during your travels in State College. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Sarni Tennis Center

Catch an event at Sarni Tennis Center during your trip to State College. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Penn State Tennis Center

Catch an event at Penn State Tennis Center during your trip to State College. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Pegula Ice Arena

9.2/10 (334 reviews)

Catch an event at Pegula Ice Arena during your trip to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Bryce Jordan Center

9.4/10 (865 reviews)

Catch an event at Bryce Jordan Center during your trip to State College. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Centre County Historical Society

8.0/10 (51 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Centre County Historical Society during your trip to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pennsylvania State University?

Pennsylvania State University is located in a welcoming area of State College known for its bar scene and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 37 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Pennsylvania State University?

Adjacent to Pennsylvania State University, Hyatt Place State College is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options close by include The Nittany Lion Inn and Graduate by Hilton State College.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Pennsylvania State University?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Pennsylvania State University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pennsylvania State University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Pennsylvania State University.

What can I see and do near Pennsylvania State University?

Palmer Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Military Museum and Boal Mansion Museum feature captivating exhibits. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at The Arboretum at Penn State and Ferguson Township Watershed Preserve. Create some family memories at Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania, What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Pegula Ice Arena while you're exploring the area around Pennsylvania State University.

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Our top choices for Pennsylvania State University hotels

1. The Nittany Lion Inn

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA

3. Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

4. Hotel State College

5. Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

6. Hyatt Place State College

7. Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State

9. Hilton Garden Inn State College

10. Graduate by Hilton State College

11. Courtyard by Marriott State College

12. The Stevens Motel

13. Residence Inn by Marriott State College

14. Hampton Inn State College

15. Super 8 by Wyndham State College

16. Rodeway Inn State College - near University

17. Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center

18. Reynolds Mansion B&B

19. Apple Pony Inn

20. Carnegie House

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Top Pennsylvania State University Hotel Reviews

The Nittany Lion Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA

The Stevens Motel

Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State

Super 8 by Wyndham State College

Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

Hampton Inn State College

Graduate by Hilton State College

Residence Inn by Marriott State College

Other attractions near Pennsylvania State University

Beaver Stadium

Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

Palmer Museum of Art

Sarni Tennis Center

Penn State Tennis Center

Pegula Ice Arena

Bryce Jordan Center

Centre County Historical Society

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