Downtown State College Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Downtown State College attractions

What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag

8.0/10 (63 reviews)
You can take time to visit What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag during your travels to State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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Our pick of the best Downtown State College Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place State College

Hyatt Place State College

3 out of 5
219 W Beaver Ave State College PA
The price is AU$266 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$266
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in State College. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location. Parking took a little figuring out but once you did it was easy. Basically connected to a target with a starbucks so very convenient."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Hyatt Place State College
Graduate by Hilton State College

Graduate by Hilton State College

4 out of 5
125 S Atherton St State College PA
The price is AU$260 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$260
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in State College. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice clean quiet place food in walking distance"

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Graduate by Hilton State College
Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
205 East Beaver Avenue State College PA
The price is AU$233 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$233
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in State College. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (465 reviews)
"Clean spacious room Great location in the heart of downtown Walking distance to PSU, restaurants and shopping. Easy parking across the street."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel State College

Hotel State College

2 out of 5
100 W College Ave State College PA
The price is AU$245 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$245
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in State College. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and 7 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Bryce Jordan Center and Beaver Stadium are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
"The location was perfect as it was downtown and close to restaurants, shopping, and campus. The room was spacious and had amazing amenities. The staff was welcome and accommodating. Would definitely recommend and I can’t wait to come back!"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Hotel State College
The Nittany Lion Inn

The Nittany Lion Inn

3 out of 5
200 West Park Avenue State College PA
The price is AU$217 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$217
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in State College. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Bryce Jordan Center and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,779 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

The Nittany Lion Inn
Toftrees Golf Resort

Toftrees Golf Resort

3 out of 5
1 Country Club Ln State College PA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$163 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$163
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in State College. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,064 reviews)
"🙏🙏"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Toftrees Golf Resort
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown State College

Find the best Downtown State College areas for the activities you enjoy most.

The Highlands

While The Highlands isn't home to many top sights, Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

College Heights

College Heights might not have many top sights, but Palmer Museum of Art and The Arboretum at Penn State are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A blue milkshake with a cupcake on top, served in a mason jar.
Photo by Susan-Spear Photography
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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 Palmer Museum of Art.

State College South

While State College South isn't home to many top sights, Palmer Museum of Art and Pegula Ice Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

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