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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Princeton University on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Princeton University consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 13, 2026.

A two-story house with a front entrance, steps, and a garden with potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

A wine cellar with wooden shelves and glass doors, a reception area with a doormat, and a curved wooden door with a decorative glass panel.

A bar area with a central counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

1. The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1 km from Princeton University

"The Peacock Inn is a charming boutique hotel in a perfect location, just a short walk to downtown Princeton and the campus. The property is beautiful, with lovely outdoor seating areas and friendly staff. Rooms are small but with thoughtful touches like bathrobes and makeup washcloths. The continental breakfast is simple but adequate. Overall, a lovely stay and a great choice for visiting Princeton."

SHAWNA

CNY964

CNY1,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A brick building with a staircase leading to a covered area, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, framed pictures on the walls, and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and a tray with breakfast items.

A hotel lobby with a double door entrance, a red carpet, and a reception desk.

2. Nassau Inn

Princeton Center, 0.8 km from Princeton University

Bonny

CNY1,001

CNY1,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, a sofa, and a chair.

A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and seating areas.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Graduate Hotels".

3. Graduate by Hilton Princeton

Princeton Center, 0.8 km from Princeton University

GUANGJI

CNY1,745

CNY2,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central bar, outdoor seating, and a pool area.

A bar area with a marble countertop, shelves of liquor bottles, and a computer monitor.

A food kiosk with a gelato display and a variety of packaged snacks.

A restaurant with a long dining table set with chairs, a bar area with bottles, and a brick wall in the background.

4. Hyatt Regency Princeton

2.7 km from Princeton University

Judith

CNY792

CNY907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and decorative wall art.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a grill, and a covered seating area.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with a covered walkway, a parking area, and a flagpole with the American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Princeton

2.4 km from Princeton University

Sriram

CNY627

CNY719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar area with a curved wooden counter, a menu board, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A gazebo in a courtyard surrounded by apartment buildings.

A modern reception area with wooden reception desks, a flat-screen TV, and a potted plant.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Princeton

2.4 km from Princeton University

Debanjan

CNY600

CNY687 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, stone walls, and modern furniture.

A brick building with a fountain and a bench in front.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, multiple windows, and a seating area with chairs and a small staircase.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a view of the entrance.

7. The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village

3.5 km from Princeton University

David

CNY850

CNY974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A wooden pergola with string lights, a stone fire pit, and a built-in bench with patterned cushions.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton, NJ

15.8 km from Princeton University

Ron

CNY930

CNY1,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar area, and seating.

A reception area with two wooden reception desks, a wall with a wood plank pattern, and a dark wooden floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a menu board.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

9. Courtyard by Marriott North Brunswick

16.2 km from Princeton University

Amaya

CNY639

CNY732 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a desk, a lamp, and a painting.

A sectional sofa with an ottoman, two wall-mounted lamps, and a framed abstract painting.

A modern bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

10. Hyatt Place Princeton

3.4 km from Princeton University

Pamela

CNY671

CNY769 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, wooden flooring, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

A Comfort Suites hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a covered entryway, and a landscaped area with bushes and a tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a nightstand.

11. Comfort Suites Near University

14.8 km from Princeton University

John

CNY585

CNY670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A restaurant interior with red leather chairs, a chandelier, wall clocks, and a view of the street through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a small table, a television, and a dresser.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, white walls, and a red fire extinguisher on the right.

12. MHO Hotel Bordentown

22.3 km from Princeton University

Tania

CNY358

CNY411 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A clear blue swimming pool with a brick edge, surrounded by a metal fence and trees.

A hotel with a sign for 'Nicole & Bar' and a 'Holiday Inn' sign above it.

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring dark wood flooring, patterned walls, and a central dining area with tables and chairs.

13. Holiday Inn Princeton by IHG

5.3 km from Princeton University

Anika

CNY530

CNY659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel lobby with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a radiator, a door with a mirror, and a wall-mounted clock.

The Windsor Hotel main entrance with a covered walkway, brick building, and surrounding greenery.

A vending area with snack and drink machines, including a Pepsi refrigerator.

14. Windsor Hotel

15.3 km from Princeton University

Ashoka

CNY503

CNY577 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a refrigerator, and a television.

A motel with a red roof, a covered parking area, and a landscaped front yard.

A fitness room with treadmills and elliptical machines, carpeted floor, and a small table.

A hotel reception desk with a digital screen, a flat-screen TV, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

15. HomeTowne Studios By Red Roof Princeton – Ewing/ Lawrenceville

7.2 km from Princeton University

Dan

CNY472

CNY541 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern kitchen with a long island, bar stools, and a bowl of fruit.

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, a wooden ceiling, and a clear view of the Hampton Inn sign.

An aerial view of a modern hotel with a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, a covered patio area, and a well-maintained garden.

A self-service beverage station with refrigerated drinks and snacks, located in a modern hotel lobby with wooden flooring and seating areas.

16. Hampton Inn Princeton

4.9 km from Princeton University

Shuang

CNY512

CNY586 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a ceiling fan.

17. Candlewood Suites Lawrenceville Princeton by IHG

8.9 km from Princeton University

Yue

CNY778

CNY892 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern conference room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception area with a curved reception desk, a wall-mounted artwork, a refrigerator, and a door.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a round table, and a basketball hoop.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Princeton at Carnegie Center

3.3 km from Princeton University

Zeynep

CNY939

CNY1,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed area.

A modern building with stone facade and large windows, outdoor seating area with blue cushions, and a well-maintained lawn with flowers.

A hotel lobby with grey upholstered sofas, a breakfast area, and a maximum occupancy sign of 60.

A snack and beverage section with various brands and products, including a chalkboard with 'KEEP CALM AND SUMMER ON' written on it.

19. Hampton Inn Cranbury

13.1 km from Princeton University

Ian

CNY710

CNY814 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a covered patio.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton

17.7 km from Princeton University

Patricia

CNY1,080

CNY1,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Princeton University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 175 reviews	View
Nassau Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Princeton	9.2 Wonderful 301 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Princeton	8.8 Excellent 1,445 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Princeton	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Other landmarks near Princeton University

A sculpture of a horse in a landscaped area with a building in the background.

Princeton University Stadium

8.8/10 (105 reviews)

You can catch an event at Princeton University Stadium, located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central Princeton. If you think Princeton University Stadium is cool, you also might like Palmer Stadium and Jadwin Gymnasium, both located nearby.

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A large stone monument with intricate carvings, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Princeton Battle Monument

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Princeton Battle Monument— just one of the landmarks located 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from central Princeton. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.

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An art gallery with a large historical painting and several smaller framed artworks on the walls.

Princeton University Art Museum

8.6/10 (127 reviews)

Princeton University Art Museum is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Princeton, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Princeton has to offer, head to Nassau Hall, McCarter Theatre, and Palmer Square.

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A stained glass window with a central figure and heraldic symbols.

Princeton United Methodist Church

Princeton Center is home to Princeton United Methodist Church, so why not stop by during your stay in Princeton.

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Lewis Center for the Arts

Lewis Center for the Arts is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from central Princeton, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at Lewis Center for the Arts, you'll love Arts Council of Princeton and Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, both a short walk away.

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Nassau Hall

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Nassau Hall— just one of the landmarks located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Princeton. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area.

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Princeton Garden Theatre

8.2/10 (35 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Princeton Garden Theatre in Princeton Center. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, McCarter Theatre and McCarter Theater are both a short walk away.

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Palmer Stadium

You can catch an event at Palmer Stadium, located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from central Princeton. If you think Palmer Stadium is cool, you also might like Princeton University Stadium and Jadwin Gymnasium, both located nearby.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Princeton University?

Guests love staying at Graduate by Hilton Princeton, which is a hotel near Princeton University.
Another highly rated hotel is Nassau Inn, which is just steps away.
The area has plenty to choose from with 1,329 lodging options including hotels and vacation rentals.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Princeton University?

Find the best options on Hotels.com for your travel budget by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Pricing varies based on where you plan to go and when.

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What cheap hotels are close to Princeton University?

For an economical hotel close to Princeton University, consider MHO Inn & Suites, which offers free parking and free in-room WiFi.

Can I find hotels close to Princeton University that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. To find refundable rates, select the "Fully refundable" filter when searching for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels near Princeton University that offer these rates are Graduate by Hilton Princeton and Pendry Natirar.

What are the best romantic hotels near Princeton University?

For a romantic stay, The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. It's steps from Princeton University.
The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village is another great choice, and it's a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to Princeton University with free breakfast?

Start your day nourished with a free continental breakfast at The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel, which is steps from Princeton University.
Residence Inn by Marriott Princeton at Carnegie Center is also a recommended place to stay with a free buffet breakfast, and it's located 13 minutes away on foot.

Which hotels near Princeton University have rooms with great views?

Enjoy rooms with courtyard views at Hyatt Regency Princeton, which is steps from Princeton University.
Another great choice nearby is Crowne Plaza Princeton-Conference Center by IHG, which has rooms with lake or park views.

What are the best family hotels close to Princeton University?

Keep the family happy with a stay at Nassau Inn which offers free cribs and children's meals. Princeton University is just steps away.
Another great option for your family's trip is The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

What are the best luxury hotels near Princeton University?

Pamper yourself with a stay at Ghost Light Inn, which is a 36-minute drive from Princeton University and has a restaurant called Stella Restaurant where you can enjoy a convenient meal.
A second luxurious choice is Pendry Natirar, which is in the larger area.

What are the best hotels near Princeton University with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel, which offers free valet parking. You'll be steps from Princeton University.
Another property that offers free parking is Hyatt Regency Princeton, which is just steps away.

What are the best hotels near Princeton University with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, Hyatt Regency Princeton has an indoor pool. Princeton University is steps from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Homewood Suites by Hilton Princeton.

What cheap motels can I book close to Princeton University?

To save on your stay near Princeton University, take a look at Motel 6 Lawrenceville, NJ, which offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge.
Also consider Mounts Motel, which is another inexpensive motel in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Princeton University?

You might be here to check out the campus at Princeton University, but you may want to see nearby sights like Palmer Square, Swaminarayan Akshardham, and Grounds For Sculpture.
Other places in the area are The College of New Jersey, Mercer County Park, and Princeton University Art Museum.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Princeton University?

Bring your cherished pet with you to Graduate by Hilton Princeton, which is steps from Princeton University.
Nassau Inn is a second pet-friendly option.

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