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

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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 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

George

₩202,452

₩224,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

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

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

2.9 km from Pennsylvania State University

Zahra

₩167,889

₩186,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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.

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

3. Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

College Heights, 1.7 km from Pennsylvania State University

Lisabeth

₩161,604

₩179,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard and white pillows. There is a nightstand between the beds with a lamp on it.

4. Northland Motel near University - State College, PA

Park Forest Village, 2.7 km from Pennsylvania State University

Andrew

₩89,100

₩103,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

5. Hotel State College

Downtown State College, 0.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Kevin

₩193,633

₩214,933 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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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

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

6. Hyatt Place State College

Downtown State College, 0.4 km from Pennsylvania State University

Shannon

₩180,124

₩199,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a large wall clock, and framed artwork.

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

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

7. Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

College Heights, 1.8 km from Pennsylvania State University

Laura

₩128,406

₩142,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

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

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

8. Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown State College, 0.3 km from Pennsylvania State University

Constantine

₩180,324

₩200,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State

2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Gary

₩129,689

₩143,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

10. Graduate by Hilton State College

Downtown State College, 0.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Nina

₩157,642

₩188,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

11. Hilton Garden Inn State College

2.6 km from Pennsylvania State University

Michele

₩168,577

₩187,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

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.

12. Courtyard by Marriott State College

Tusseyview, 2.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Massiel

₩157,642

₩174,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

13. The Stevens Motel

2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Clarence

₩99,503

₩125,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott State College

State College South, 2.3 km from Pennsylvania State University

Curtis

₩174,787

₩194,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

15. Hampton Inn State College

2.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Lisa

₩133,799

₩148,517 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 hotel lobby with a brick-patterned floor, a reception desk, a seating area with white sofas, and a large framed artwork of a lion.

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

16. Super 8 by Wyndham State College

State College South, 2.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Suzette

₩113,805

₩126,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

17. Rodeway Inn State College - near University

College Heights, 1.6 km from Pennsylvania State University

Kenneth

₩84,605

₩93,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 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.

18. Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center

State College South, 2.2 km from Pennsylvania State University

Steve

₩100,936

₩112,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 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.

19. Apple Pony Inn

5.5 km from Pennsylvania State University

Lori

₩286,397

₩317,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

20. Carnegie House

4.1 km from Pennsylvania State University

April

₩209,757

₩232,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Pennsylvania State University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Nittany Lion Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,170 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA	9.6 Exceptional 1,256 reviews	View
Comfort Suites State College near Penn State	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Northland Motel near University - State College, PA	9.4 Exceptional 190 reviews	View
Hotel State College	9.4 Exceptional 105 reviews	View

Top Pennsylvania State University Hotel Reviews

The Stevens Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay...................................."

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

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great! Stayed one night for PSU parents weekend! It’s very close to downtown/campus! The room, pool and hot tub area were clean! The staff was great! The coffee and breakfast in the morning was a great perk! Would definitely stay again!"

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, loved everything about it!"

Hyatt Place State College

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State

8/10 Good

"The room in this hotel was straight ahead-good. Nothing fantastic, nothing horrible/bad. You need a place to stay for a night or two and don't want to spend as much as some of the other hotels around State College, this is a decent place. Don't let the outside or the hallways turn you off. Rooms and breakfast are decent."

Graduate by Hilton State College

10/10 Excellent

"Close to town"

Hotel State College

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay."

Residence Inn by Marriott State College

10/10 Excellent

"The property was close to campus and restaurants. The room was clean and the breakfast was delicious. I enjoyed the easy check in and there were no problems about the property. I would definitely come back."

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. 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. Northland Motel near University - State College, PA

5. Hotel State College

6. Hyatt Place State College

7. Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

8. Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State

10. Graduate by Hilton State College

11. Hilton Garden Inn State College

12. Courtyard by Marriott State College

13. The Stevens Motel

14. Residence Inn by Marriott State College

15. Hampton Inn State College

16. Super 8 by Wyndham State College

17. Rodeway Inn State College - near University

18. Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center

19. Apple Pony Inn

20. Carnegie House

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Top Pennsylvania State University Hotel Reviews

The Stevens Motel

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

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Place State College

Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State

Graduate by Hilton State College

Hotel 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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