18+ Hotels in Ithaca, NY
Where You Can Check In at 18, 19 or 20

8 hotels in Ithaca, NY list a minimum check-in age of 18 on Hotels.com, so travelers aged 18, 19 and 20 can check in. Observed starting prices begin at $102 at Embassy Inn Motel, with a median of $136 per night. Argos Inn has the best guest rating, 9.6/10 from 422 reviews. Of these, 3 have a pool and 6 accept pets. Places mentioned near these hotels include Cornell University, Ithaca College and Ithaca Commons. Hotel data checked in October 2026.

Policies can change: confirm the minimum check-in age with the hotel before booking.

hotels with 18+ check-in
8
lowest starting price, Embassy Inn Motel
$102
median starting price per night
$136
best rating, Argos Inn
9.6/10
accept pets
6
have a pool
3

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Argos Inn allows check-in for 18 year-old guests

Argos Inn

9.6/10 422 reviews Highly rated

4.0-star hotel

408 E State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

The History Center · 0.0 km · 1 min walk

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Minimum check-in age: 18

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Parking: Wheelchair-accessible parking

Pets: Pets not allowed

Nearby

  • The History Center — 0.0 km, 1 min walk
  • Ithaca Commons — 0.5 km, 5 min walk
  • Cornell University — 0.6 km, 6 min walk

From USD 134.00

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Embassy Inn Motel allows check-in for 18 year-old guests

Embassy Inn Motel

9.6/10 331 reviews Highly rated

2.0-star hotel

1083 Dryden Rd (Route 366), Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

Cornell Botanic Gardens · 1.8 km · 2 min drive

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Minimum check-in age: 18

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Pets: Pets allowed*

Nearby

  • Cornell Botanic Gardens — 1.8 km, 2 min drive
  • Cornell University — 2.9 km, 3 min drive
  • Ithaca Commons — 9.3 km, 13 min drive

From USD 102.00

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La Tourelle allows check-in for 18 year-old guests

La Tourelle

9.4/10 1,010 reviews Highly rated

3.5-star hotel

1150 Danby Rd 96B, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

Buttermilk Falls State Park · 0.4 km · 5 min walk

  • Fitness center
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Minimum check-in age: 18

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Parking: Wheelchair-accessible parking

Pets: Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*

Nearby

  • Buttermilk Falls State Park — 0.4 km, 5 min walk
  • Namgyal Monastery — 0.4 km, 5 min walk
  • Ithaca College — 1.1 km, 13 min walk

From USD 162.00

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Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons allows check-in for 18 year-old guests

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons

9.2/10 1,004 reviews Highly rated

3.5-star hotel

120 S Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

Ithaca Commons · 0.2 km · 2 min walk

  • Fitness center
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Minimum check-in age: 18

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Parking: Wheelchair-accessible parking

Pets: Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*

Nearby

  • Ithaca Commons — 0.2 km, 2 min walk
  • State Theatre of Ithaca — 0.3 km, 3 min walk
  • Cornell University — 0.9 km, 10 min walk

From USD 200.00

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Hotel Ithaca allows check-in for 18 year-old guests

Hotel Ithaca

8.4/10 1,011 reviews

3.0-star hotel

222 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

State Theatre of Ithaca · 0.3 km · 3 min walk

  • Pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Minimum check-in age: 18

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Parking: Wheelchair-accessible parking · Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Pets: Pets not allowed

Nearby

  • State Theatre of Ithaca — 0.3 km, 3 min walk
  • Ithaca Commons — 0.3 km, 3 min walk
  • Cornell University — 1.3 km, 15 min walk

From USD 136.00

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Best Western University Inn allows check-in for 18 year-old guests

Best Western University Inn

8.2/10 1,004 reviews

2.5-star hotel

1020 Ellis Hollow Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

Cornell University · 1.0 km · 11 min walk

  • Pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Minimum check-in age: 18

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Parking: Wheelchair-accessible parking · Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Pets: Pets allowed (2 total, up to 70 lbs per pet)*

Nearby

  • Cornell University — 1.0 km, 11 min walk
  • Reis Tennis Center — 1.1 km, 13 min walk
  • Cornell Botanic Gardens — 3.6 km, 4 min drive

From USD 126.00

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Trip Hotel Ithaca allows check-in for 18 year-old guests

Trip Hotel Ithaca

5.4/10 895 reviews

2.5-star hotel

1 Sheraton Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

Triphammer Marketplace · 0.3 km · 3 min walk

  • Pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Minimum check-in age: 18

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Pets: Pets allowed*

Nearby

  • Triphammer Marketplace — 0.3 km, 3 min walk
  • Shops at Ithaca Mall — 1.3 km, 14 min walk
  • Corners Gallery — 1.4 km, 16 min walk
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Firelight Camps allows check-in for 18 year-old guests

Firelight Camps

9.4/10 185 reviews Highly rated

2.5-star hotel

1150 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

Buttermilk Falls State Park · 0.4 km · 5 min walk

  • Free WiFi

Minimum check-in age: 18

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Parking: Wheelchair-accessible parking · 6 on-site accessible parking spaces · Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Pets: Pets allowed*

Nearby

  • Buttermilk Falls State Park — 0.4 km, 5 min walk
  • Namgyal Monastery — 0.4 km, 5 min walk
  • Ithaca College — 1.1 km, 13 min walk

From USD 225.00

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Ithaca Hotel Check-In FAQ

Can you check into a hotel in Ithaca at 18?

Yes. 8 hotels in Ithaca list a minimum check-in age of 18 on Hotels.com. Policies can change, so confirm with the property before booking and bring a government-issued photo ID.

Can I check in without a credit card in Ithaca?

Often, yes. Of the 8 hotels listed here, 7 accept debit cards and 7 accept cash, according to Hotels.com, including Argos Inn, Embassy Inn Motel and La Tourelle. Most hotels still hold a deposit for incidentals at check-in, so call ahead to confirm they will take it without a credit card.

What time is check-in at 18+ hotels in Ithaca?

Check-in starts between 3 PM and 4 PM at the hotels listed here, most often at 3 PM (4 of 7). Check-out is usually at 11 AM.

Which 18+ hotel is closest to Cornell University?

Argos Inn is the closest of the hotels listed here, 0.4 mi away, followed by Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons (0.6 mi) and Best Western University Inn (0.6 mi).

What is the cheapest hotel in Ithaca for 18-year-olds?

Embassy Inn Motel had the lowest observed starting price, from $102 per night when we checked in October 2026, against a median of $136 for the 7 hotels with a listed price. Prices change with dates: select your dates to see the current price on Hotels.com.