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A spacious living area with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table with chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony.

A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, a pitcher of orange juice, a bowl of fruit, and a vase of flowers.

1. Inn On Columbia

South Hill, 3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Debra

AED 808

AED 954 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A motel with a parking lot, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a small garden area with shrubs and gravel.

Two single beds with headboards, a patterned carpet, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

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

A reception area with a desk, a bulletin board with postcards, and a window with a view of greenery.

2. The Springwater Inn

3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

lisa

AED 321

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a vanity with a mirror, and a TV on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar area with tap handles, and a chalkboard menu.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a white countertop, and a coffee machine.

3. The Dorm Hotel

2.3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Randy

AED 321

AED 379 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A building with a white facade, large windows, and a sign that reads "See you again soon."

A cozy room with a sofa, a chair, a table with a book, and a large potted plant.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a building with large windows.

A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a large window, and a fireplace with vintage suitcases.

4. Argos Inn

Downtown Ithaca, 2.8 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Henderson

AED 529

AED 635 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A large brick building with a steeply pitched roof, a prominent chimney, and a small tower-like structure on the roof.

A room with two yellow tufted chairs, a small round table, and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of the street and buildings outside.

A room with a fireplace, two purple armchairs, a round table, and a mirror above the fireplace.

5. William Henry Miller Inn

Downtown Ithaca, 2.8 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Bahriye

AED 859

AED 1,014 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

6. Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

Downtown Ithaca, 3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Stephanie

AED 559

AED 659 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

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

7. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

Downtown Ithaca, 2.9 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Faye

AED 465

AED 548 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a pool ladder, and a blue chair. There are two doors in the background, one labeled "EXIT" and another with a "WARNING" sign.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, a whiteboard, and a projector screen.

A modern living room with a dining area, a large window with artwork, a dark wood cabinet, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca, 3.1 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Syed

AED 524

AED 618 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. Best Western University Inn

1.6 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

MaryGrace

AED 434

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

A grand hallway with a large, ornate carpet, a staircase, and a chandelier.

10. Benn Conger Inn

17.3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

John

AED 559

AED 632 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A two-story house with a porch, a front yard, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

A dining table with a fruit bowl and a bowl of granola. There are framed pictures on the walls.

A hallway with a wooden door leading to a bathroom, a chair, and a table with a lamp.

11. Stratton Creek Inn

12.5 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Xander

AED 666

AED 753 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A woman in a white robe standing in a room with a large chandelier, a staircase, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

12. Inn at Taughannock Falls

15.1 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Manish

AED 681

AED 770 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

An outdoor seating area with lounge chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by stacked firewood and a covered structure.

A compact kitchen with a red Galanz refrigerator, wooden cabinets, a sink, and a clock on the wall.

A set of stone steps leading up a rocky cliff, surrounded by greenery.

13. La Tourelle Inn & Spa

South Hill, 6.4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Janet

AED 496

AED 561 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a window with a view, a desk with chairs, and a bedside table.

A motel with a sign reading "Cuyahoga Motel" in a suburban setting with trees and a road in the foreground.

A kitchen with a bar area, a window, and various kitchen appliances.

A gravel area with wooden posts and a large black container, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

14. Grayhaven Motel

8 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Lisa

AED 559

AED 632 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern dining area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sunshade.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a large window with a view of greenery, and a round coffee table.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with potted plants.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

5.4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Thomas

AED 449

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large TV mounted on the wall, a wooden shelf with decorative items, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel lobby with a television mounted on a wooden wall, a reception desk with a 'Boarding Pass' sign, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a wooden fence.

A multi-story hotel with a flat roof and a sign indicating it is a Courtyard Inn.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

3.5 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Zhihao

AED 419

AED 473 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A wooden interior with a fireplace, a television, and a kitchen area.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a red-lit entrance, and a stone pathway leading to the door.

A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a window with a stained glass design, and a hanging macrame decoration.

A stone fireplace with a chimney, a wooden table with a vase of flowers, and a door leading outside.

17. New Park Event Venue & Suites

11.2 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Tatiana

AED 590

AED 667 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with food service items.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca

3.4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Annie

AED 559

AED 632 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a brick facade, a porch with a green railing, and a flower garden in front.

A spacious room with wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a large potted plant.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A building with green shutters, a porch with red chairs, and American flags.

19. Rogues' Harbor Inn

10.1 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Ana Maria

AED 689

AED 779 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A house with a front porch, a hot tub, and a garden with stepping stones.

A cozy living room with a sofa, decorative pillows, a lamp, a tray with a bottle and glasses, and a vase with flowers.

Two people sitting at a table with a coffee pot, a pitcher, and a vase of flowers.

20. Gothic Eves Inn and Spa Bed and Breakfast

18.4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

jeanne

AED 856

AED 967 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Cornell Botanic Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn On Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 129 reviews	View
The Springwater Inn	9.6 Exceptional 372 reviews	View
The Dorm Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 678 reviews	View
Argos Inn	9.6 Exceptional 430 reviews	View
William Henry Miller Inn	9.6 Exceptional 169 reviews	View

Top Cornell Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ithaca

10/10 Excellent

"The building is new. The staff is very nice and friendly. The rooms are very clean and quiet and comfortable. We will continue to choose to stay if we will go again."

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Meadow Court Inn

8/10 Good

"Great location, nothing fancy but it worked out well with the fridge and micro. Great shower. Hot water and good pressure."

Cayuga Blu Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly. Full breakfast was great. Bathroom was a little outdated - needed a new toilet seat but otherwise room was very nice. Centrally located hotel to everything we were looking for. Very clean room and hotel. Would stay again!"

The Springwater Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I chose this since my usual places weren't available. A pleasant surprise, both in price and location. Outside still looks bit older but inside brand new and clean. Well-working amenities. Heated mirror! Quality complimentary breakfast. I would come back."

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

8/10 Good

"Change rooms for the first floor. Requested two queen size bed got two doubles. Not good"

La Tourelle Inn & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great getaway weekend. Gorgeous scenery. I like that the hotel is a short drive from downtown. Bed was comfy. Shower pressure and temperature perfect. Hotel lobby coffee and tea options were satisfactory. Ample parking. Great book collection in room!"

The Dorm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location for events on Cornell campus. FREE parking in the back!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY

8/10 Good

"Check-in was efficient. Room was large and beds were comfortable. Breakfast had waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, cereal, some yogurt and breads."

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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. Inn On Columbia

2. The Springwater Inn

3. The Dorm Hotel

4. Argos Inn

5. William Henry Miller Inn

6. Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

7. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

8. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

9. Best Western University Inn

10. Benn Conger Inn

11. Stratton Creek Inn

12. Inn at Taughannock Falls

13. La Tourelle Inn & Spa

14. Grayhaven Motel

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

16. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

17. New Park Event Venue & Suites

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca

19. Rogues' Harbor Inn

20. Gothic Eves Inn and Spa Bed and Breakfast

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Top Cornell Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ithaca

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

Meadow Court Inn

Cayuga Blu Hotel

The Springwater Inn

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

La Tourelle Inn & Spa

The Dorm Hotel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY

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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