Nittany Budget Motel

2.0 star property

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Gift shop
Free on-the-go breakfast
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Bathroom
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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2070 Cato Avenue, State College, PA, 16801
  • Place, Happy Valley Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryce Jordan Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Happy Valley Winery and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Penn State University's Blue and White Golf Courses.

What's nearby

  • Happy Valley Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 13 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 14 min drive - 7.0 km

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 in State College with free breakfast and a restaurant
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • 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

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. 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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flossie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I biggest concern is that the rooms are clean and that I can park right in front of my room for easy access
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty clean room minus behind the beds. Ultra-cheap rates make this a no-brainer in the area. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramazan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
AC runs well, clean and neat room and bed, clean bathroom. toilet flush is not working fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, bottle shop right there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chele

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

Great stay Bargain for sure

Clean comfortable room. Nice to have continental breakfast delivered! Definitely value for the price. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abzal

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, The Villages

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heater worked well for main room. Heat did not get to the bathroom. No hair dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nico

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

Gregory

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Avi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent bed. Clean. Dated but highly recommend staying here. There’s a liquor store on site. Perfect for a football weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025