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Economy Inn Ithaca

2.0 star property
Motel in Ithaca with free parking

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Economy Inn Ithaca sits just minutes from Buttermilk Falls State Park, offering travelers a straightforward, convenient place to stay. Guests can use the in-room WiFi to plan their next adventure and rely on the 24-hour front desk whenever questions arise.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 167 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 167 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
658 Elmira Road Route 13 South, Ithaca, NY, 14850

What's nearby

  • Robert H. Treman State Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Buttermilk Falls State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ithaca Beer Company - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ithaca College - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Cornell University - 16 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Economy Inn Ithaca

Motel near Cayuga Lake
Close to Ithaca College, Economy Inn Ithaca has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Economy Inn Ithaca include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and limited 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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Economy Inn Ithaca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Economy Inn Ithaca?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Economy Inn Ithaca?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Economy Inn Ithaca located?

Situated in Ithaca, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Robert H. Treman State Park and Ithaca Beer Company. Buttermilk Falls State Park and Ithaca College are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Economy Inn Ithaca Reviews

6.8

7.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 289 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

DOUGLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had all the usual ameniies (even a full-size ironing board!) except coffee. Fully and successfully renovated; only the rusty door hinges revealed its age.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Folks, the room was warm, clean and cozy! The TV worked sporadically, but fortunately the WiFi worked well. Breakfast was a little sparse but ok. I'll be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean! Very small motel, small/narrow parking space. Noise from traffic made it hard to sleep, for a person that's a light sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly couple who own and manage this property. Room was very comfortable and clean. Property is in good condition. Convenient to downtown and shopping. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay! Room was clean and staff was friendly. Quiet and relaxing will stay again;
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheuk Shun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is this an old motel? Absolutely. Is it run down? Absolutely not. Yes, it has that 90s vibe with dated furniture, carpet, and an old-school phone, but it’s surprisingly well-kept. The sheets looked clean—no visible stains or hair (maybe I was lucky, but I appreciated it). Towels were neatly hung, and even the toilet paper was folded nicely. You can tell the owners put effort into upkeep, and everything in my room worked as it should—heat, hot water, hair dryer, etc. Of course, this isn’t the Hilton. If you’re expecting something fancy, this won’t be for you. But if you’re on a road trip or just need a place to sleep, this motel does the job well—and it’s one of the most reasonably priced options near Ithaca. I’d stay here again and would recommend it if you keep your expectations realistic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

SIMONE

Disliked: Amenities
Appeared clean but light by bed was broken mold in the bathroom missing cover in the recess light at the shower bad soap , ac system not holding temperature. I question the value of this place , need revamp for sure .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very quiet so that was a huge bonus. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little family motel. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Miranda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I ended up not even staying there because they have you book it and then pay at the motel it is not in a convenient place if you don't have a car
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bugs in the room. Manager was unconcerned about it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is older Hotel but they do a nice job of keeping the room clean. Was a wonderful location. Just what we needed for a place to rest after a long day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

ANTHONY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ithaca trip

The room was ok, a little stuffy at first but got better once the air circulated a bit. pretty clean and quite for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They advertise free Wifi, however the wifi service was horrible. Both myself and my travel partner who had fairly new phones both had very little if any wifi service. When the room door was open or we were outside we had full service, but when we closed the door and was inside the room we barely had any service. When I complained about it the owner blamed my phone. I think not!! Totally unacceptable for the price I had to pay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for an economy hotel. Clean and appropriately maintained. The location is a bit out-of-the-way, but that is actually — for us — a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kourtnii

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gets the job done for last minute, late night booking to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It is a clean room with a refrigerator. The owner was pleasant and helpful. No other amenities. For the price would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here when in Ithaca. It is always clean, & the staff are friendly & helpful. The property is a single-floor facility, & is located just outside the city, which is a plus for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned motel- very friendly. Facility gets the job done and comfortable place to rest your head.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

ilker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shay

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

Great place

Simple clean place. Friendly staff. Best location and price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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