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Nittany Budget Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in State College with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Gift shop
Free on-the-go breakfast
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
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

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Beaver Stadium or Bryce Jordan Center. Explore all the area has to offer with hunting, horse riding, and hiking/biking trails.
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2070 Cato Avenue, State College, PA, 16801

What's nearby

  • Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Pennsylvania State University - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Waffle Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Naked Egg - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flaming Moe's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪HiWay Pizza Pub - ‬3 min drive

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

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

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

Nittany Budget Motel State College
Nittany Budget Motel
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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 at Nittany Budget Motel?

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 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Happy Valley Winery and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Pennsylvania State University. Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Nittany Budget Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 646 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed for a night by myself.i felt safe and had a great nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The check in was wonderful. Kelly was very friendly and helpful. Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

8/10 Good

Tony

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

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Always available front desk. Comfortable and clean bedding, aircon and lightings I liked most. I’m from Singapore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness and the thoughtfulness of everything supplied in the room. Kelly at the front desk is very nice too. Easy check in. Bigger than average fridge. Comfy beds and pillows. Complementary Continental breakfast brought to your room through dumb waiter. Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Hydary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good area
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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of room for walking a dog. Air conditioner was set to a temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing special but clean and convenient with exceptional pricing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality for the price, very satisfied
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was clean, staff was friendly but took awhile to check in even though I had reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

Leah

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

8/10 Good

Denton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great. Kelly checked us in and was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

antonios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is an older one with rooms that are large and clean. The staff was polite and helpful. Basic amenities, easy access to the road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hydary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very welcoming and understanding. Mostly the manager of the place is very so hospitable. The rooms are very so clean and organized and the customer care is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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