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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a view of trees through large windows.

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.

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

2.9 km from Pennsylvania State University

Philip

￥16,732

￥18,573 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 with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front yard with trees and shrubs.

2. Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

College Heights, 1.7 km from Pennsylvania State University

Lisabeth

￥17,134

￥19,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A restaurant with high ceilings, patterned walls, and multiple seating areas.

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

3. The Nittany Lion Inn

0.8 km from Pennsylvania State University

Meline

￥24,032

￥26,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

4. Hotel State College

Downtown State College, 0.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Kevin

￥23,226

￥25,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a large wall clock.

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 dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and an exit sign.

5. Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

College Heights, 1.8 km from Pennsylvania State University

Laura

￥14,705

￥16,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 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".

6. Hyatt Place State College

Downtown State College, 0.4 km from Pennsylvania State University

Amy

￥21,330

￥23,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

7. Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown State College, 0.3 km from Pennsylvania State University

Frederick

￥22,160

￥24,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

￥15,500

￥17,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

An outdoor patio with brick flooring and black metal chairs and tables, surrounded by large umbrellas.

9. Hilton Garden Inn State College

2.6 km from Pennsylvania State University

Michele

￥19,560

￥21,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and round tables. There are hanging pendant lights, a bar counter with various bottles and glasses, and a coffee machine in the background.

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

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

10. Graduate by Hilton State College

Downtown State College, 0.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Nina

￥18,668

￥22,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa with cushions, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott State College

Tusseyview, 2.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Massiel

￥20,011

￥22,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

12. Residence Inn by Marriott State College

State College South, 2.3 km from Pennsylvania State University

Curtis

￥21,962

￥24,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

13. The Stevens Motel

2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Clarence

￥11,783

￥13,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

14. Hampton Inn State College

2.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Lisa

￥15,844

￥17,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

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

Suzette

￥13,509

￥14,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

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.

16. Rodeway Inn State College - near University

College Heights, 1.6 km from Pennsylvania State University

Kenneth

￥10,133

￥11,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

17. Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center

State College South, 2.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Steve

￥11,953

￥13,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

18. Reynolds Mansion B&B

15 km from Pennsylvania State University

Timothy

￥29,720

￥32,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

19. Apple Pony Inn

5.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Lori

￥37,683

￥41,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

20. Carnegie House

4.1 km from Pennsylvania State University

April

￥28,140

￥31,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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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 1,251 reviews	View
Comfort Suites State College near Penn State	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Nittany Lion Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,148 reviews	View
Hotel State College	9.6 Exceptional 102 reviews	View
Sleep Inn State College near Penn State	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Pennsylvania State University Hotel Reviews

The Nittany Lion Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great and comfortable stay! Really enjoyed staying there."

Hyatt Place State College

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

10/10 Excellent

"The staff really take great care of the property and the guests. Great stay — highly recommend!"

Hotel State College

8/10 Good

"The property and staff were amazing. The influence from being above a club with music is less than ideal. The thumping of the bass kept me up for a bit, be aware of this especially if you plan on visiting on a weekend."

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"

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!"

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!"

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

2. Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

3. The Nittany Lion Inn

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. Residence Inn by Marriott State College

13. The Stevens Motel

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

Hyatt Place State College

Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

Hotel State College

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

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

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

Graduate by Hilton 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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