Downtown State College Travel Guide
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Hyatt Place State College

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Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"AC did not work properly. Only stayed one night so no time to complain. Room was cold and humid or hot and humid. Uncomfortable both ways"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel State College
"Many pros and cons- Pros- located directly across the street from Penn State with restaurants downstairs and all around the property. Bathroom was very nice with a great shower and even a bidet. This is a great room for couples. Cons- there is no elevator and the rooms are on the 3rd floor, so not ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

The Nittany Lion Inn
"This place was great. Dropped a kid off for college early and was able to use this as a base to venture out. Great location, walking distance to dorms, restaurants, apartments etc. will stay there again. Very clean and restaurants on site. Parking is valet or parking in the garage 200 feet from the ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
"Great place"
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown State College
The Highlands
While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena and Palmer Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
College Heights
College Heights might not have many top sights, but The Arboretum at Penn State and Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Park Forest Village
Park Forest Village is well liked for its art galleries and theatres. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and The Arboretum at Penn State are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Holmes-Foster
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Holmes-Foster and surrounding area, you can visit Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and The Arboretum at Penn State.

State College South
While State College South isn't home to many top sights, Pegula Ice Arena and Bryce Jordan Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
