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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.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Embassy Inn."

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

1. The Springwater Inn

3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Svetlana

₩129,153

₩145,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious library with bookshelves, a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A spacious dining area with round tables, chairs, and large windows offering views of buildings.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a flat-screen TV.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Marriott' sign, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

2. Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

Downtown Ithaca, 3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Xing

₩218,082

₩257,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, white tiled backsplash, and a countertop with candles.

3. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

Downtown Ithaca, 2.9 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Faye

₩188,420

₩222,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a fireplace.

4. Best Western University Inn

1.6 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

MaryGrace

₩160,389

₩181,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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 dark blue wall, a chandelier, a large window with white frames, a wooden table with a white tablecloth, and a patterned rug.

5. Benn Conger Inn

17.3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Amelia

₩212,376

₩239,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden staircase leading to a balcony with bookshelves, a chair, and a table.

A covered porch with wooden flooring, a bench, and a table.

A yellow building with a porch, surrounded by trees and a parking sign.

A rustic wooden interior with a dining area, large windows, and a balcony.

6. Yellow Barn Estate

10.3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Gerald

₩122,175

₩188,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A stone staircase leading to a waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

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

7. Inn at Taughannock Falls

15.1 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Manish

₩353,645

₩399,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

8. La Tourelle Inn & Spa

South Hill, 6.4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Christina Marie

₩183,753

₩207,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A tented accommodation with a wooden deck, two chairs, a bed, and a desk with a lamp.

A cozy indoor setting with a wooden table, a sofa, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A row of small, lighted tents in a forest at dusk.

A tented accommodation with two beds, a wooden bench, and a chair.

9. Firelight Camps

South Hill, 6.5 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Namia

₩229,621

₩259,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

5.4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Thomas

₩166,312

₩196,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a covered section with a pergola.

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

A hotel room with a dining area, a bed, a TV, and a sofa.

A hotel with a prominent sign, a flag, and a well-lit entrance.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca

3.4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Monica

₩206,871

₩233,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

12. Hampton Inn Ithaca

5.1 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Jennifer

₩166,122

₩196,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A lobby with two grey upholstered chairs, a small round table with a vase and a book, and three framed artworks on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear depth markers, a pool lift, and a seating area with chairs.

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

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca by IHG

5.6 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Inna

₩148,202

₩174,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

A hotel with a parking lot and a covered outdoor area.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large clock.

14. Cayuga Blu Hotel

3.9 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

James

₩155,163

₩175,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A waterfall cascading over rocky ledges into a calm pool surrounded by autumn foliage.

A building entrance with a covered porch, large potted plants, and a clear glass door.

A living room with a fireplace, leather chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A small dog sitting on a stone ledge with a waterfall in the background.

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY

South Hill, 5.9 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Angela

₩142,899

₩161,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 brick building with a covered entrance and a flagpole.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a door.

16. Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

5.4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Rahul

₩129,615

₩152,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A brick building with a sign for Meadow Court Inn.

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 that reads "Meadow Court INN".

17. Meadow Court Inn

4.1 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Kevin

₩76,360

₩90,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 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.

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 flat-screen TV mounted on the wall displaying the Disney+ Hulu interface.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

South Side, 4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Dileep

₩112,851

₩133,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A white building with a green awning, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

A two-story house with a front porch, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a small staircase leading to the entrance.

A motel with a row of rooms, each with a small porch and a single chair.

A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a single-story building with a brown roof.

19. Economy Inn Ithaca

8 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Michael

₩101,813

₩115,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story building with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bulletin board, and a glass door entrance.

20. Budget Inn

3.6 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

₩86,866

₩98,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Cornell Botanic Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Springwater Inn	9.6 Exceptional 351 reviews	View
Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western University Inn	8.0 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Benn Conger Inn	9.8 Exceptional 124 reviews	View

Top Cornell Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ithaca

10/10 Excellent

"Chech in staff friendly and helpful. We stayed in the North Tower. The room was perfect, clean and comfortable. Bathrobe provided was a nice touch. Disposable slippers would be great. Would definitely stay here again. Location was great with good parking."

Cayuga Blu Hotel

8/10 Good

"I was there just briefly overnight so did not take advantage of the amenities but it was clean, bed was comfortable, air temperature was good. I didn’t interact with many staff members but those I did interact with were friendly. The breakfast buffet looked amazing but I was on a time crunch and did not take advantage of. I would recommend on your visit to the Ithaca area."

The Dorm Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent staff, People at the front desk are very helpful, kind and take very good care of their customers. Very creative Cornell decor and makes you feel as part of community. Has a great bar too."

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed here multiple times while my daughter attends college. I will always stay here if they have rooms. My rooms have always been clean and the front desk staff is always friendly. The location is great for walking around, restaurants and a nice uphill walk to campus."

Argos Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely property gave me Gilmore Girls vibes. If you go to bed before 10pm the bar is a little noisy/popular/busy. Didn't bother us. Cool spot very walkable to dining etc. fun!"

William Henry Miller Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast."

Other attractions near Cornell Botanic Gardens

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

9.4/10 (313 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ithaca Falls Natural Area and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Ithaca. Amble around the area's lakeside, or seek out its hiking trails.

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Robert J. Kane Sports Complex

Catch an event at Robert J. Kane Sports Complex during your trip to Ithaca. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Newman Arena

Catch an event at Newman Arena during your trip to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and shops.

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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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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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Reis Tennis Center

Catch an event at Reis Tennis Center during your trip to Ithaca. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's waterfalls.

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Corners Gallery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Corners Gallery during your trip to Cayuga Heights. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cornell Botanic Gardens?

Cornell Botanic Gardens is located in a welcoming area of Ithaca that travelers like for its lakeside setting and restaurants. You'll find 162 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Cornell Botanic Gardens?

Best Western University Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cornell Botanic Gardens. Other good choices within a few miles include The Statler Hotel at Cornell University and The Dorm Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Cornell Botanic Gardens?

Expedia has 162 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Cornell Botanic Gardens.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cornell Botanic Gardens, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 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. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Cornell Botanic Gardens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cornell Botanic Gardens?

For more details about updating your stay near Cornell Botanic Gardens or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Cornell Botanic Gardens?

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. You can wander around Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, Dewitt Park, or Eastern Heights Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Cornell Botanic Gardens hotels

1. The Springwater Inn

2. Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

3. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

4. Best Western University Inn

5. Benn Conger Inn

6. Yellow Barn Estate

7. Inn at Taughannock Falls

8. La Tourelle Inn & Spa

9. Firelight Camps

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca

12. Hampton Inn Ithaca

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca by IHG

14. Cayuga Blu Hotel

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY

16. Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

17. Meadow Court Inn

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

19. Economy Inn Ithaca

20. Budget Inn

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Top Cornell Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ithaca

Cayuga Blu Hotel

The Dorm Hotel

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

Argos Inn

William Henry Miller Inn

Other attractions near Cornell Botanic Gardens

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

Robert J. Kane Sports Complex

Newman Arena

Schoellkopf Field

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

Reis Tennis Center

Corners Gallery

Cascadilla Gorge Trail

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