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

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.

A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

1. Inn On Columbia

South Hill, 3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Debra

NT$7,023

NT$8,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 two-story building with a sign reading "Embassy Inn."

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

2. The Springwater Inn

3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Svetlana

NT$3,033

NT$3,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

3. The Dorm Hotel

2.3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Randy

NT$2,845

NT$3,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

The Statler Hotel's exterior with a view of the lobby, including seating and lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with chocolates and a welcome sign, two glasses of water, and a view of a town through the window.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and red umbrellas.

A modern building with a reflective glass facade, a stone base, and a flat roof.

4. The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

1.6 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

John

NT$7,607

NT$8,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 cozy room with a sofa, a chair, a table with a book, and a large potted plant.

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

5. Argos Inn

Downtown Ithaca, 2.8 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Henderson

NT$4,693

NT$5,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

A wooden dining area with a table, chairs, a coffee maker, and a chandelier.

6. William Henry Miller Inn

Downtown Ithaca, 2.8 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Bahriye

NT$8,428

NT$9,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious library with bookshelves, a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A spacious dining area with round tables, chairs, and large windows offering views of buildings.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

7. Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

Downtown Ithaca, 3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Stephanie

NT$4,857

NT$5,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 hotel reception desk with a 'Hilton Honors' sign, three pendant lights, and a patterned rug.

8. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

Downtown Ithaca, 2.9 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Faye

NT$4,296

NT$5,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a pool ladder, and a blue chair. There are two doors in the background, one labeled "EXIT" and another with a "WARNING" sign.

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

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, a projector screen, and artwork on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and signage.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca, 3.1 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Syed

NT$4,555

NT$5,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large mural, and seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows with blinds.

10. Best Western University Inn

1.6 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

MaryGrace

NT$3,772

NT$4,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 dark blue wall, a chandelier, a large window with white frames, a wooden table with a white tablecloth, and a patterned rug.

A spacious room with a high ceiling and large windows, featuring a long table and several chairs, surrounded by a patterned carpet.

11. Benn Conger Inn

17.3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

John

NT$4,956

NT$5,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A hallway with wooden flooring, a red bench, a wooden staircase, and a large mirror.

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

A hallway with a wooden door leading to a bathroom, a chair, and a table with a lamp.

12. Stratton Creek Inn

12.5 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Xander

NT$5,789

NT$6,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A wooden staircase leading to a balcony with bookshelves, a chair, and a table.

A yellow building with a porch, surrounded by trees and a parking sign.

A rustic wooden interior with a dining area, large windows, and a balcony.

A covered porch with wooden flooring, a bench, and a table.

13. Yellow Barn Estate

10.3 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Gerald

NT$2,873

NT$4,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

An outdoor seating area with lounge chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by stacked firewood and a covered structure.

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.

14. La Tourelle Inn & Spa

South Hill, 6.4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Janet

NT$4,315

NT$4,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A wooden buffet table with various food items and decorations.

15. Firelight Camps

South Hill, 6.5 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Helen

NT$6,353

NT$7,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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.

16. Grayhaven Motel

8 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Lisa

NT$4,859

NT$5,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern bathroom with a black countertop sink, a white bathtub, and a shower with grab bars.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sunshade.

A modern dining area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with potted plants.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

5.4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Thomas

NT$3,905

NT$4,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A waterfall surrounded by autumn foliage, with a stone pathway leading to a viewing platform.

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.

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.

18. Inn at Taughannock Falls

15.1 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Manish

NT$6,580

NT$7,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large TV mounted on the wall, a wooden shelf with decorative items, and a carpeted floor.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a wooden fence.

A hotel lobby with a television mounted on a wooden wall, a reception desk with a 'Boarding Pass' sign, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a television, seating area, and a fireplace.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

3.5 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Zhihao

NT$3,895

NT$4,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a covered section with a pergola.

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

A hotel room with a dining area, a bed, a TV, and a sofa.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with food service items.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca

3.4 km from Cornell Botanic Gardens

Annie

NT$4,857

NT$5,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Cornell Botanic Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn On Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 129 reviews	View
The Springwater Inn	9.6 Exceptional 364 reviews	View
The Dorm Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 675 reviews	View
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Argos Inn	9.6 Exceptional 430 reviews	View

Top Cornell Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Springwater Inn

10/10 Excellent

"No complaints about the cleaniness of the room, and the staff was helpful. They also have EV charging, although I didn't get to try it with my rental."

Cayuga Blu Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was shabby but clean. Staff were very welcoming."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious rooms"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY

10/10 Excellent

"All good for us...Thanks"

Hotel Ithaca

10/10 Excellent

"WONDERFUL!"

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

10/10 Excellent

"Have a great meal and the bar was fantastic."

Best Western University Inn

8/10 Good

"VERY dated rooms but clean. Breakfast was average, mostly carbs ( breads, oatmeal, waffles, muffins, cereal. ) small amount of fresh fruit, hotel scrambled eggs and meat. The building we were in ( main building) lower floor doors unlocked to the parking lot. No key needed to enter, didn’t seem quite safe to me, anyone could come in. The EV charging is SUPER slow and quite expensive but convenient. Overall very average"

Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

8/10 Good

"Clean and quiet room. But there was no working elevator."

Meadow Court Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wedding at the Inn at Taughannock Falls and it was tricky trying to find my way back in the dark, but found it and saw it was a bit cheaper than when I had originally booked my room. I also couldn't find anyplace to enter my AARP membership to get 10% off.."

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Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cornell Botanic Gardens?

Cornell Botanic Gardens is located in a welcoming area of Ithaca that travelers like for its lakeside setting and restaurants. You'll find 162 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Cornell Botanic Gardens?

Best Western University Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cornell Botanic Gardens. Other good choices within a few miles include The Statler Hotel at Cornell University and The Dorm Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Cornell Botanic Gardens?

Expedia has 162 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Cornell Botanic Gardens.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Cornell Botanic Gardens.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cornell Botanic Gardens?

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What can I see and do near Cornell Botanic Gardens?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sciencenter and Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. You can check out the local talent at State Theatre of Ithaca, Hangar Theatre, and Kitchen Theater. You can wander around Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, Dewitt Park, or Eastern Heights Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Cornell Botanic Gardens hotels

1. Inn On Columbia

2. The Springwater Inn

3. The Dorm Hotel

4. The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

5. Argos Inn

6. William Henry Miller Inn

7. Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

8. Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown

9. Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

10. Best Western University Inn

11. Benn Conger Inn

12. Stratton Creek Inn

13. Yellow Barn Estate

14. La Tourelle Inn & Spa

15. Firelight Camps

16. Grayhaven Motel

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ithaca

18. Inn at Taughannock Falls

19. Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca

Compare popular hotels close to Cornell Botanic Gardens

Top Cornell Botanic Gardens Hotel Reviews

The Springwater Inn

Cayuga Blu Hotel

Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ithaca, NY

Hotel Ithaca

The Statler Hotel at Cornell University

Best Western University Inn

Quality Inn Ithaca - University Area

Meadow Court Inn

Other attractions near Cornell Botanic Gardens

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

Robert J. Kane Sports Complex

Newman Arena

Schoellkopf Field

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

Reis Tennis Center

Corners Gallery

Cascadilla Gorge Trail

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