South Hill Travel Guide
Ithaca
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Popular places to visit
Cornell University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Cornell University, a top university in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Ithaca College
Explore the campus of Ithaca College during your travels in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Enjoy an old-fashioned swimming hole at the base of this park’s creek and wander through the sprawling glen and wetlands.
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
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.
Ithaca Farmers Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Ithaca Farmers Market during your visit to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.
Cornell Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Cornell Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Ithaca. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Ithaca Big Red Cornell
Private Cultural Walking Tour in Historic Ithaca Market
Private Romantic Walking Tour in Ithaca’s Historic Streets
Top hotels in South Hill
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
Great staff, gave me free upgrade to tower view room. Great location. Buffet is great. Complimentary fresh fruit water and lemon water tastes fresh. Little blueberry muffins are sweet. Everything is great. Will definitely come back.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Meadow Court Inn
The bed covers are dirty.Staffs are nice.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Cayuga Blu Hotel
Hotel isn’t updated but their staff were friendly and courteous, I would stay there again if I’m ever in the area
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Inn at Taughannock Falls
This was a wonderful stay for our weekend getaway. Gorgeous views of the lake and a great breakfast. We look forward to coming back.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Best Western University Inn
The breakfast was great. The room nice and clean. The bed was comfortable. Housekeeping staff very friendly. Only down side-I was told there was a $20/hr up charge to check in early. I’ve never heard that in any travels. So I left and came back after 3p.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY
Our room was comfortable and clean, and the breakfast was perfect. Nice to have coffee and hot water for tea available in the evening as well. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Hill
East Hill Historic District
Though East Hill Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca.
Downtown Ithaca
While visiting Downtown Ithaca, you might make a stop by sights like State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
South Side
While South Side isn't home to many top sights, State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons are some notable places to visit nearby.
Collegetown
When in Collegetown, you can plan a visit to Ithaca Commons and State Theatre of Ithaca, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Washington Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Washington Park and surrounding area, you can visit State Theatre of Ithaca and Ithaca Commons.
College Hill Historic District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Hill Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Commons.
