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Compare 1 Hostels in Ithaca with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

"Keep in mind this is a simple hostel (with no curfew). Nevertheless, I booked the more expensive private room. All my expectations were met. I had a clean, comfortable room/bed to sleep in. The hostel is along the main road and is near the center of town, but my room was very quiet -- I slept very well. The bathrooms are separate -- the one I used was roomy and the shower was fantastic. The proprietor I dealt with, and his two pettable dogs, were a pleasure. All in all, I was...

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"Came for 3 days to visit Cornell with my daughter and this home was perfect. Small, yet not lacking anything, rustic but lacking none of the modern tech. The backyard waterful, fire pit and views are worth the stay alone. Would definitely stay again."

The great room combines the living, dining and outdoor spaces.

"Very nice place. Only thing i would change about the place is bedroom shades. Front bedroom was super bright from the street lights"

The main bedroom, with a high-quality memory foam mattress.

"We came to Ithaca for our daughter’s graduation and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sanjay and Shu’s place. It was exceptionally clean, quiet neighborhood and very comfortable! After a very long day of travel, we were welcomed with a bottle of wine, fruit and pastries from Wegmans! Communication with the hosts was excellent, even providing me with links on parking for the graduation ceremonies. If you are visiting your child at Cornell, I highly recommend staying here. It is very close to...

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Ithaca?

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 28°F. The snowiest months in Ithaca are January, March, December, and February, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of snowfall.

What is there to see and do in Ithaca?

Generally, Ithaca is known for its college atmosphere, waterfalls, and theaters. Major attractions include Watkins Glen State Park. Get out into nature with places like Ithaca Falls Natural Area, Cornell Botanic Gardens, and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Cultural attractions include State Theatre of Ithaca, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, and Hangar Theatre.

What's the best way to get to and around Ithaca while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Ithaca in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional), located 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from the city center. Another option is Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County), situated 17.9 mi (28.9 km) away.

Recent reviews of Ithaca hotels
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5/5 Excellent

"The staff was lovely, the room clean, spacious and in good condition, the breakfast freshly made. It's not fancy but really solid and nicely situated as a base to explore the area."

A verified traveler stayed at Cayuga Blu Hotel

Posted 2 days ago