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Our top choices for Marathon cheap hotels

A reception area with a desk, two chairs, a potted plant, a framed picture, and a bulletin board.

1. Cortland Motel

Cortland Motel
2.5 star property
Cortland
7.8 out of 10, Good, (424 reviews)
"Great hospitality. Will stay there again."
United States
Melissa
$74 nightly
The price is $84
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Cortland Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, a phone, and a window with curtains.

2. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Binghamton

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Binghamton
2.5 star property
Binghamton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,186 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff!"
Canada
Rebecca
$88 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Binghamton
A hotel lobby with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wall, a fireplace, comfortable seating areas with sofas and chairs, and a bar area with stools.

3. Comfort Inn Binghamton I-81

Comfort Inn Binghamton I-81
2.5 star property
Binghamton
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Breakfast very good and staff very friendly and helpful"
United States
Kiara
$91 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Binghamton I-81
A living room with orange patterned sofas, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

4. Motel 6 Binghamton, NY

Motel 6 Binghamton, NY
2.0 star property
Binghamton
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Overnight stay for my wife and me travelling from our vacation on Cape Cod to our home in Salamanca, NY. Hotel was clean, reasonably priced, and the staff was friendly. We were only there for about 14 hours so I can't speak to any other hotel features, but I would definitely book again."
United States
Robert
$90 nightly
The price is $102
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Binghamton, NY
A courtyard with outdoor seating, a red fence, and yellow flowers.

5. Meadow Court Inn

Meadow Court Inn
2.0 star property
Ithaca
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Plenty of parking."
United States
Valentin
$62 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Meadow Court Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

6. Cayuga Blu Hotel

Cayuga Blu Hotel
2.0 star property
Ithaca
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,085 reviews)
"great breakfast"
United States
Carol
$111 nightly
The price is $125
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Cayuga Blu Hotel
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How can I get cheap hotels in Marathon?

Best tips to find a cheap hotel in Marathon

  1. If you're looking to travel to Marathon on a budget, you'll be happy to know that you can find hotels for as low as $84. Of course, that price is affected by amenities, star rating, and even the time of year you visit. At most, hotel prices can be as high as $159. Staying a short amount of time in Marathon is an effective way to reduce hotel costs.

  2. When you cut your vacation down to just a few days, you don't have to worry as much about hotel prices since you don't have that many nights to stay. For budget hotels in Marathon, 3 to 4 days should be all the nights you need. That's generally enough to enjoy the city's top attractions, though there's certainly enough to do to warrant a week-long trip.

  3. When booking cheap hotel rooms in Marathon, it's typically best to book about 3 weeks in advance. Book further in advance than that and you could be paying too much for your room, as hotels will often overestimate future demand. However, if you wait too long, you might find that the hotel has been completely booked.

  4. When you utilize search filters on Expedia, you'll be able to narrow down your results in a flash. These search filters cover a wide variety of factors you may be interested in when it comes to finding a cheap hotel in Marathon, including amenities such as Free Breakfast, 2-star rating, or proximity to local attractions. You can even set filters for price limits to ensure that all the displayed results are within your budget.

Top Marathon Hotel Reviews

The Springwater Inn

The Springwater Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room Comfortable bed Hot shower Free parking Great place! I would stay here again!"
Barbara 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
The Springwater Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is Marathon like for travelers on a budget?
Discover low cost places to stay in Marathon on Expedia.com and plan a trip that sticks within your budget. You can browse a variety of hotels and other types of accommodation with Member Prices to score great deals. Guided by our site's convenient page filters, you can limit results by price per night, or by top amenities like free breakfast and free airport transportation. If you're hoping for reasonable options around local sights, such as Tuller Hill State Forest or Peck Memorial Library, try out the location filters to narrow down your search. While you browse, use the heart button to save your favorites so that it's easy to find them when you're ready to decide. Need a car or a flight too? Take your pick of the Bundle and Save travel packages and discover big savings by arranging transportation at the same time.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Marathon?
Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Marathon, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 27°F. The snowiest months in Marathon are January, March, December, and February, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of snowfall.
What is there to see and do in Marathon?
You don't need to spend big to take advantage of things to see and do in Marathon. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then fill your itinerary with activities that cost little or nothing at all. If you're eager to get outdoors, you can enjoy the natural setting at Tuller Hill State Forest, Cornell Botanic Gardens, or Otsiningo Park.
How can I get to Marathon and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Marathon can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County), situated 14.1 mi (22.8 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Binghamton, NY (BGM-Greater Binghamton), which is 16.3 mi (26.3 km) away. Marathon might not have very many public transit options so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.

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