When you stay at Budget Inn in Ithaca, you'll be in a shopping district, a 5-minute drive from Cayuga Lake and 6 minutes from Cornell University. .This hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Ithaca Commons and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Ithaca College.
What's nearby
Triphammer Marketplace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Shops at Ithaca Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Corners Gallery - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
Cornell University - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles
Getting around
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Sumo Japanese Sushi And Hibachi Grill - 3 min walk
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Taco Bell - 3 min walk
Longshots Sports Bar & Grill - 14 min walk
Ithaca Bakery - 12 min walk
About this property
Budget Inn
Budget Inn offers 72 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and spring water baths.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 72 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature spring water baths and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as gift shops/newsstands, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Outdoors
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Spring water bathtub
Towels provided
Entertainment
37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
Pay movies
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving late must contact the hotel in advance to make check-in arrangements.
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from March 1 2027 to May 31 2028 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
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
Econo Lodge Hotel Ithaca
Econo Lodge Ithaca
Econo Lodge Hotel
Econo Lodge Ithaca
Econo Lodge Hotel Ithaca
Budget Inn Reviews
Reviews
5.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
My stay here was for an overnight for a family get together celebration. The room was clean comfortable for the night, the only thing wrong was the warm inside of the mini fridge, otherwise the stay was great
The AC/HEAT unit sounded like a jet engine. The room was hot when I arrived. The cove base was missing or coming off the wall in several places. The door hardware was very loose and I’m sure the room I was in could be broken into very easily. The tv didn’t work properly. The parking area was in dire need of repair. There was no included breakfast
No frills stay for a conference nearby. Upon arrival we were informed that sadly breakfast was not being served as advertised. Staff was very friendly. Room a bit outdated, but clean. Great pillows but wonky mattresses. The parking lot needs repaving STAT, it’s like driving on the moon!
Edgardo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
daniel
Jun 23, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The property was horrible. Nothing about it was liked The hotel should be $10 a night. The hotel is old and smelly.
daniel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
AMITABHA
Aug 5, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing likeable here- Expedia bluffed
AMITABHA
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Gaspar
Sep 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK for the price
I appreciated the very low cost. The place is run down. Bathroom door had a large "crater", as if someone hit it. Sink and tub are all scratched up. Nevertheless, things were clean. Ground floor room is a little noisy due to traffic in the parking lot.
This hotel should be condemned. We had to leave for health reasons despite being overpriced and nonrefundable by Orbitz. We then had to find oher accommodations. I will never book another hotel through Orbitz!
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Bruce
Jun 14, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was fine, mouse droppings on floor, damaged door and bathroom vanity. Weeds overrunning surrounding area.
I booked the room because under the lies there was breakfast and a pool. This place had neither. The hallways smell, the stairs weren’t clean. I honestly would like my money back after the false advertising and hotel condition. I have another trip booked here with my daughter in two weeks that I’ll be canceling immediately.
The room is more than neglected. There are pictures I can show how trashy it looks, not only is it beat up and graffitied on but there has been no attempt made to fix a place that looks like it's been broken into and ransacked in the bathroom. The rest of the room looks impeccable, better than some other hotels that I've seen. I just don't understand how it's allowed to do what they did with not taking care of the way the bathroom is. Hopefully they let me get a refund, but I worked 13 hours today and I am not up for getting out of the room until I have some sleep
The room was clean and the building was safe. The common areas were old and need replacing. The household staff does a very good and conscientious job. We really appreciated that.
Bruce A
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kristin
Sep 25, 2022
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are great, common spaces need some attention
The service was friendly enough. The lobby and stairway/hallway was run down and shabby/dirty. The room itself however was large and comfortable and clean. Hard floors and nice beds. Good enough for our one-night stay.
There was no breakfast served even though it was marketed during reservation. Room was not made. We had to clean our room make our own bed went to front desk to get fresh towels and bedsheet.
Front desk area stinks badly. With 2 kids and a dog we made a wrong choice looks like. I am asking for my money back.