Nittany Budget Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $79
$71 nightly
$79 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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2070 Cato Avenue, State College, PA, 16801
  • Place, Happy Valley Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferguson Township Watershed Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University Wine Company
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

State College

When you stay at Nittany Budget Motel in State College, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Pennsylvania State University and Bryce Jordan Center. .This motel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Beaver Stadium and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Happy Valley Winery.

What's nearby

  • Happy Valley Winery - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ferguson Township Watershed Preserve - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • University Wine Company - 5 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Pennsylvania Military Museum - 6 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Pennsylvania State University - 10 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Original Waffle Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fatoum Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HiWay Pizza Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flaming Moe's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Nittany Budget Motel

Nittany Budget Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Nittany Budget Motel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary on-the-go breakfast.
Nittany Budget Motel has a restaurant on site.

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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Nittany Budget Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 753 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff was courteous and the room sufficient for the price. Love staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was only for 1 night and everything went smoothly, from check-in to check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness
yes the rooms and staff were b great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and quiet and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and staff was very nice and helpful. Kelly at the front desk is an absolute sweetheart. Continental breakfast delivered to your room was a nice touch I wasn’t expecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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6/10 Okay

Donald

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good value!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value, clean and safe. Nice restaurant right next door. Alcohol abuse to purchase at shop on site. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Place was great. Breakfast was awesome. Delivered through the wall. Definitely go back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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2/10 Terrible

William

Did not stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not sure what more you could expect for the price. Very clean, beds were comfortable, everything was new and in working order. The lady who checked us in was very friendly and helpful. They deliver coffee and muffins to your room in the morning. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, bottle shop right there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best stays during my past four years of travel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were basic but clean which is all that matters!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated but clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pretty much loved everything about this quaint, clean, and older but well kept motel. Hard working staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for the price on a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, convenient to local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Harris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet, clean and comfortable. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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