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Nittany Budget Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar while discovering the rich offerings of Pennsylvania State University, just moments away

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Located near Penn State, the Nittany Budget Motel offers to-go breakfast and dry cleaning. Guests enjoy reliable in-room WiFi and can relax at the on-site bar or restaurant. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff who enhance their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in State College, Nittany Budget Motel is near the airport and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center and Stone Valley Forest, while Palmer Museum of Art and Pennsylvania Military Museum are cultural highlights. Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, hunting, and horse riding. Visit our State College travel guide
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2070 Cato Avenue, State College, PA, 16801

What's nearby

  • Panoramic view of the campus of Penn State University in sunny summer day, State College, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Pennsylvania State University
    8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Aerial View of Beaver Stadium
    Beaver Stadium
    14 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Happy Valley Winery
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena
    13 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center
    13 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fatoum Bistro
    5 min drive
  • Original Waffle Shop
    2 min drive
  • 19Th Hole At Penn State Golf Course
    7 min drive
  • HiWay Pizza Pub
    3 min drive
  • Flaming Moe's
    17 min walk

About this property

Nittany Budget Motel

Motel near Pennsylvania State University
At Nittany Budget Motel, you can look forward to free to-go breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Nittany Budget Motel include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nittany Budget Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nittany Budget Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Nittany Budget Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Nittany Budget Motel located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Happy Valley Winery, Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses, and Pennsylvania State University. Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania and Ferguson Township Watershed Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Nittany Budget Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 698 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and quiet and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well priced and doggie friendly. Kelly who greeted us was very nice and charming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here when i travel. It a nice quiet small motel, and the staff is always so nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is nice and quiet wih planty of parking. It snowed while i was there and the parking area was kept cleared.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy location getting around to football game and campus. No frills motel, with clean rooms. Breakfast is a bagel and coffee delivered to a drop box. It was ok. Otherwise place met my needs. Bed was firm and room was spacious. Desk staff was courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flossie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
was dark when I got here so can not comment on exterior. I like staying here, rooms are always clean, bed and pillows are comfortable and that is what I care about. I can park a couple feet from my room door to unload an load vehicle which is very helpful for me as I have bad knees.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and the beds soft! Breakfast was delivered every morning right on time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, cheap motel for a few nights. It was quiet at night and they bring breakfast to your room in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, convenient to local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, and the staff were friendly and nice. Overall, the stay was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly desk staff and breakfast at your door in the morning which is an added bonus. :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is clean and comfortable. It’s great that they bring you a breakfast in the morning. It’s very quiet as well. I liked staying here. It was good.
Nice couch to sit on and relax
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was skeptical at first, but literally just needed a place to sleep for a quick overnight trip. The room was large and clean. The continental breakfast delivered to your room is very unique, and worked well from my perspective. Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marybridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable & right next door to a great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, quiet motel like inn, very pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hydary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great! Kelly is very friendly. Room was very clean. Area is quiet. Room is nice size and helpful to have a fridge, comfy bed and nice tv.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humayun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i have stayed here before as well, and will stay here in future again. very good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the college, plenty of eateries and just nice people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small and pleasant

Small comfortable place with friendly staff. Breakfast was delivered to the room I can which was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean functional basic breakfast Close to dunken donuts
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

it was a decent hotel plus its pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the convenience of parking my car right in front of my room. Check-in was easy, the staff was friendly, and the room was clean, meeting all my basic needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025