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

A yellow building with a white porch and a door.

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

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, 1.8 km from Sciencenter

Debra

Rp3.708.581

Rp4.376.036 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A modern building with a red entrance, a wheelchair-accessible ramp, and a parking sign indicating reserved parking.

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

2. The Dorm Hotel

1.4 km from Sciencenter

Rebecca

Rp1.793.605

Rp2.116.454 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A spacious room with a large wooden table and benches, large windows with a view of the street, and potted plants.

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

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

3. Argos Inn

Downtown Ithaca, 1.5 km from Sciencenter

Henderson

Rp3.704.086

Rp4.444.903 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

4. William Henry Miller Inn

Downtown Ithaca, 1.2 km from Sciencenter

Bahriye

Rp5.466.211

Rp6.450.130 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

5. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

Downtown Ithaca, 1.4 km from Sciencenter

Faye

Rp2.639.251

Rp3.114.317 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

3.1 km from Sciencenter

Thomas

Rp2.515.902

Rp2.968.765 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a red armchair, a floor lamp, and artwork on the wall.

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

A store interior with shelves stocked with various products, a sign reading 'The Shop,' and a patterned light fixture.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on a marble wall, and seating arrangements.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca, 1.2 km from Sciencenter

Syed

Rp3.008.941

Rp3.550.550 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

8. Hampton Inn Ithaca

2.8 km from Sciencenter

Jennifer

Rp2.537.659

Rp2.994.436 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area featuring armchairs and sofas, a round coffee table, and a decorative vase. A staircase with a railing leads to an upper level.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on the upper floors and a well-lit facade.

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

9. Hotel Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca, 1.4 km from Sciencenter

Suri

Rp2.324.196

Rp2.742.364 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a Christmas tree, and poinsettia plants.

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.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with sofas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

10. Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

3.1 km from Sciencenter

Rahul

Rp1.842.513

Rp2.174.164 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A brick building with a sign for Meadow Court Inn.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

A brick building with a sign that reads "Meadow Court INN".

11. Meadow Court Inn

1.7 km from Sciencenter

Kevin

Rp1.011.431

Rp1.193.489 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

South Side, 1.5 km from Sciencenter

Dileep

Rp1.528.385

Rp1.803.495 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Stratton Creek Inn

10.6 km from Sciencenter

Xander

Rp4.186.516

Rp4.730.621 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Benn Conger Inn

19.3 km from Sciencenter

Amelia

Rp2.752.301

Rp3.110.100 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 reception area with a desk, a bulletin board with postcards, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

15. The Springwater Inn

6.4 km from Sciencenter

Svetlana

Rp1.690.651

Rp1.910.342 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 cozy interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a patterned sofa, and a hanging bell.

16. Yellow Barn Estate

13.6 km from Sciencenter

Gerald

Rp1.618.290

Rp2.499.181 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

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

17. La Tourelle Inn & Spa

South Hill, 5.4 km from Sciencenter

Christina Marie

Rp2.582.653

Rp2.918.398 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A wooden buffet table with various food items and decorations.

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

18. Firelight Camps

South Hill, 5.3 km from Sciencenter

Namia

Rp3.041.486

Rp3.436.880 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

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

19. Grayhaven Motel

5.5 km from Sciencenter

Lisa

Rp3.797.947

Rp4.291.705 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

20. Inn at Taughannock Falls

13 km from Sciencenter

Manish

Rp5.324.174

Rp6.016.317 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sciencenter

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn On Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 127 reviews	View
The Dorm Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 661 reviews	View
Argos Inn	9.6 Exceptional 430 reviews	View
William Henry Miller Inn	9.6 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top Sciencenter Hotel Reviews

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."

Cayuga Blu Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good breakfast. Room nice. Older motel that they are working on infrastructure. Pool in courtyard."

The Dorm Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Second time here already booked for November! Clean, great location and I left my charger behind and they held it for me at the front desk!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for a great price. Clean and spacious room, comfy bed, hot shower, breakfast included. This was a last minute booking and i’m really happy I picked here. Exceeded my expectations for my overnight stay. Will definitely look to stay here again in the future. Thank you."

Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location, spacious rooms, decent breakfast and courteous staff. Will definitely stay here again."

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

10/10 Excellent

"Room was really nice ! Clean and comfortable and updated"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about our stay was five stars worthy, whether it was cleanliness, staff, breakfast or parking. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

10/10 Excellent

"location was great"

Other attractions near Sciencenter

An interior view of a wooden structure with a high ceiling and a long, open space.

Ithaca Farmers Market

9.0/10 (367 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Ithaca Farmers Market during your visit to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

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A waterfall, rocky riverbed, and a tree with exposed roots.

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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Newman Municipal Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Ithaca at Newman Municipal Golf Course. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

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Dewitt Park

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Dewitt Park is just one of the places to see in Ithaca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

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Puddledockers

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Puddledockers during your stay in Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

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Kitchen Theater

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a show at Kitchen Theater during your trip to Ithaca. 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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State Theatre of Ithaca

8.6/10 (172 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at State Theatre of Ithaca during your trip to Ithaca. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sciencenter?

Sciencenter is located in an area of Ithaca known for its beautiful waterfalls, array of dining options and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 39 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sciencenter?

Hotel Ithaca is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sciencenter. Other good choices close by include The Dorm Hotel and Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Sciencenter?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sciencenter.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Sciencenter.

What can I see and do near Sciencenter?

You can check out the local talent at State Theatre of Ithaca, Hangar Theatre and Kitchen Theater. Enjoy the outdoors at Cornell Botanic Gardens, Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary or Dewitt Park. Create some family memories at Puddledockers, Museum of the Earth and EcoVillage at Ithaca while you're exploring the area around Sciencenter.

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Our top choices for Sciencenter hotels

1. Inn On Columbia

2. The Dorm Hotel

3. Argos Inn

4. William Henry Miller Inn

5. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

7. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

8. Hampton Inn Ithaca

9. Hotel Ithaca

10. Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

11. Meadow Court Inn

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

13. Stratton Creek Inn

14. Benn Conger Inn

15. The Springwater Inn

16. Yellow Barn Estate

17. La Tourelle Inn & Spa

18. Firelight Camps

19. Grayhaven Motel

20. Inn at Taughannock Falls

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Top Sciencenter Hotel Reviews

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

Cayuga Blu Hotel

The Dorm Hotel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY

Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ithaca by IHG

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

Other attractions near Sciencenter

Ithaca Farmers Market

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

Newman Municipal Golf Course

Dewitt Park

Puddledockers

Kitchen Theater

Cascadilla Gorge Trail

State Theatre of Ithaca

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