The Best Hotels Closest to Pennsylvania State University in State College for 2026

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

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

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.

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

2.9 km from Pennsylvania State University

Philip

￥16,647

￥18,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a thatched roof structure.

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

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

2. Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

College Heights, 1.7 km from Pennsylvania State University

john

￥16,853

￥18,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a seating area with a curved bench, and large windows.

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

3. Hotel State College

Downtown State College, 0.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Kevin

￥22,692

￥25,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with two beds, each with a blue patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

A bathroom with a toilet, shower, and a sink area with a hairdryer and coffee maker.

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

4. Northland Motel near University - State College, PA

Park Forest Village, 2.7 km from Pennsylvania State University

Andrew

￥9,279

￥10,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 gym with various exercise equipment, a mirror, and a television.

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

5. Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

College Heights, 1.8 km from Pennsylvania State University

Laura

￥14,646

￥16,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

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

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

6. Hyatt Place State College

Downtown State College, 0.4 km from Pennsylvania State University

Amy

￥23,920

￥26,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a bathroom and a hallway.

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

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

￥21,550

￥23,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State

2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Douglas

￥15,702

￥17,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

9. Hilton Garden Inn State College

2.6 km from Pennsylvania State University

Michele

￥19,227

￥21,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

10. Courtyard by Marriott State College

Tusseyview, 2.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Massiel

￥19,936

￥22,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a water dispenser, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

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

11. The Stevens Motel

2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Clarence

￥10,680

￥11,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 spacious hotel lobby with a long dining table, comfortable seating, and large windows.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott State College

State College South, 2.3 km from Pennsylvania State University

Anthony

￥23,920

￥26,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A Hampton Inn hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, a brick walkway, and a bench.

13. Hampton Inn State College

2.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Steven

￥16,716

￥18,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham State College

State College South, 2.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

norvin

￥12,607

￥13,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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 hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a bedside lamp, a mirror, and a dresser with drawers.

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

15. Rodeway Inn State College - near University

College Heights, 1.6 km from Pennsylvania State University

Kenneth

￥9,899

￥10,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, multiple levels, and a central staircase.

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

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

16. Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center

State College South, 2.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Steve

￥11,908

￥13,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A dining area with wooden flooring, red tablecloths, and chandeliers.

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

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

17. Reynolds Mansion B&B

15 km from Pennsylvania State University

Timothy

￥32,434

￥36,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and two bedside tables with lamps.

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

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

18. Apple Pony Inn

5.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Anthony

￥37,533

￥41,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a well-maintained garden.

19. Carnegie House

4.1 km from Pennsylvania State University

April

￥27,723

￥30,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple TVs, and a variety of seating options including tables and benches.

A serene golf course with a pond, trees, and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, large windows, and a view of the mountains.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

20. Wyndham Garden State College

8.8 km from Pennsylvania State University

Michael

￥17,260

￥19,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Pennsylvania State University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA	9.6 Exceptional 1,261 reviews	View
Comfort Suites State College near Penn State	9.6 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
Hotel State College	9.6 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
Northland Motel near University - State College, PA	9.4 Exceptional 180 reviews	View
Sleep Inn State College near Penn State	9.2 Wonderful 1,016 reviews	View

Top Pennsylvania State University Hotel Reviews

The Nittany Lion Inn

10/10 Excellent

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Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"I was hesitant to stay somewhere that charges for parking BUT it was so easy. You could drive in and out up until 3pm the day of departure all for only $17! It was also so fun being able to walk around, see all the kids enjoying college life. AND delicious FREE coffee in the morning! I think I had three cups! Plus the staff was so welcoming, beautiful rooms and decorated in Penn State Colors. Definitely will stay there again."

Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center

8/10 Good

"Good"

Walk Anywhere PSU! 3BR home in College Heights. Summer discount now!

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you Frank and Cher for an amazing stay this past weekend! A “must have” for this trip was walkable to everything and your property was spot on! Communications were top notch and the property was even better than the description! We look forward to staying again!"

Cozy and convenient 4-bedroom, 4-bath home right in downtown State College!

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, great location!"

Hyatt Place State College

8/10 Good

"Room did not have linens for sofa bed and car parking process was more difficult than needed to be. Otherwise, the hotel was awesome!"

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!"

Hotel State College

10/10 Excellent

"It's the most adorable boutique hotel in state college!"

Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!

10/10 Excellent

"We had an enjoyable stay. The house is very convenient to everything."

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 game 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 browsing the exhibits at Palmer Museum of Art 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. Check out 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 game 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, check out the 37 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include The Nittany Lion Inn and Graduate by Hilton State College.

How many hotels are there near Pennsylvania State University?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Pennsylvania State University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pennsylvania State University?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Pennsylvania State University, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Pennsylvania State University?

Palmer Museum of Art, Boal Mansion Museum, and Pennsylvania Military 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. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA

2. Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

3. Hotel State College

4. Northland Motel near University - State College, PA

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. Courtyard by Marriott State College

11. The Stevens Motel

12. Residence Inn by Marriott State College

13. Hampton Inn State College

14. Super 8 by Wyndham State College

15. Rodeway Inn State College - near University

16. Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center

17. Reynolds Mansion B&B

18. Apple Pony Inn

19. Carnegie House

20. Wyndham Garden State College

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Top Pennsylvania State University Hotel Reviews

The Nittany Lion Inn

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center

Walk Anywhere PSU! 3BR home in College Heights. Summer discount now!

Cozy and convenient 4-bedroom, 4-bath home right in downtown State College!

Hyatt Place State College

Graduate by Hilton State College

Hotel State College

Remodeled, Updated, Perfect Location Next to Downtown/PSU!

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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