10 Best Motels in Upstate New York: Find Cheap Motels in Upstate New York, NY 2026

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Our top choices for Upstate New York motels

Two single beds with headboards, a patterned carpet, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

1. The Springwater Inn

Ithaca

lisa

$79 nightly

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden cabin with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

2. Cadence Lodge at Whiteface

Wilmington

Shane

$119 nightly

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a brick fireplace, framed awards on the wall, and a view sign.

3. Sara Glen Motel

Fort Edward

Patrick

$85 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a lake and trees.

4. Great Pines

Old Forge

Kevin

$100 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with wooden flooring, a high ceiling with exposed beams, a fireplace, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

5. The Boha Hotel

Lake Placid

Susan

$118 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A log cabin interior with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

6. Sara Placid Inn & Suites

Saranac Lake

Lynnwood

$80 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a large window with curtains, a flat-screen TV, and a potted plant.

7. Americas Best Value Inn New Paltz

New Paltz

Michelle

$95 nightly

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Total with taxes and fees

A fire pit with chairs arranged around it, set in a wooded area with a lake and mountains in the background.

8. The Town House Lodge

Lake Placid

Yosita

$129 nightly

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with a patterned blanket, a television, and a wooden dresser.

9. The Snowshoe Lodge

Lake Placid

Rebecca

$80 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

10. Colonial Inn & Creamery

Watkins Glen

Chandra M

$80 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling light, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window.

11. Circle Court Motel

Ticonderoga

Judith

$87 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a bar area.

12. Landmark Motor Inn

Fort Edward

Michel

$74 nightly

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a dark armchair, and a coffee table. There is a large window with curtains, a framed map on the wall, and a kitchen area with a counter and cabinets.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

South Side

Paul

$80 nightly

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story building with a thatched roof, a dock leading to a water body, and colorful chairs lined up outside.

14. The Anchor Inn and Marina

Watkins Glen

Claire

$97 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

15. Wolfjaw Lodge

Wilmington

Stephanie

$118 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a lake and greenery.

16. The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

Watkins Glen

Kurt

$189 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden building with large windows and a metal roof.

17. Gore Mountain Lodge

North Creek

Jennifer

$149 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A rustic room with exposed brick walls, a wooden ceiling, a sofa set, a dining table, and a chair.

18. The Graham & Co.

Phoenicia

Daniel

$109 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A sign for Mountain Brook Lodge with an American flag and a gift shop sign.

19. Mountain Brook Lodge

Wilmington

Subash Chandhar

$162 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

20. Skaneateles Inn on 20

Auburn

Maria

$93 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

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Towering waterfalls and pristine lakes await in the Finger Lakes region, where you can hike gorges and sample wines at local vineyards. Explore the historic mansions along the Hudson River Valley or catch a summer performance at Saratoga Springs' renowned outdoor amphitheater.

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A large waterfall, a city skyline, and lush greenery.

Top reviews in Upstate New York

The Springwater Inn

Ithaca

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

A motel with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and flower planters.

Upper Delaware Inn

Hancock

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Cadence Lodge at Whiteface

Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

The Town House Lodge

Lake Placid

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy

A covered porch with outdoor seating, a staircase, and potted plants.

The Colonial Motel

Grand Gorge

10/10 Excellent

Step back in time when a place to stay was charming, clean and had an owner who was actually on property and cared about your stay and well being. If you’re looking for the above and a little mystic, look no further. This place has history that comes along with the beautiful well appointed room. Just an all out classy mix of antique furnishings as well as modern touches like an internet connection that works, in room Keurig coffee maker , comfortable bed and clean bathroom. Our only regret was...

Paula

Sara Glen Motel

Fort Edward

10/10 Excellent

Peter

A stone fireplace with two wooden chairs in front.

Marina Motel

Inlet

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

A brick wall with a large piece of driftwood leaning against it.

Blue Spruce Motel

Massena

10/10 Excellent

Rita

A rustic wooden pavilion with stone walls and a stone foundation, surrounded by a grassy area with large rocks.

Cobble Mountain Lodge

Lake Placid

10/10 Excellent

This place was simply amazing! So my family takes at least two camping trips a year to the ADKs, this year we were concerned about some pretty bad weather coming in so decided to end the trip in a hotel. I saw this place on hotels.com and thought it would be fun for the kids to sleep in a cabin with a little loft. Well they loved it! Now to the property… The cabin was extremely clean, not even a touch of dust anywhere. The bed was clean and comfortable and the cabin came with a fridge, coffee...

Dillon

A corner room with a bay window, two chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

Nightshade Inn & Gardens

Camillus

10/10 Excellent

My 7 C's are comfort, cleanliness, conveniences, character, close to points of interest, cost, and coolness (A/C). And Nightshade Inn & Gardens gets 5 out of 5 gold stars in each category. Our room was comfortable, quiet, and immaculate, with a lot of classic homey comforts in a recently remodeled and modern setting, with wonderful bathroom amenities, convenient free parking in front of your room, free and easy access to Wi-Fi and a wide range of free streaming TV programming (such as Roku,...

J&M

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard with a mirror, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Roosevelt Inn of Hyde Park

Hyde Park

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Wolfjaw Lodge

Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

Dan

A wooden building with a covered patio area, a gravel pathway, and a blue Adirondack chair.

Lake Ontario Motel & Inn

Newfane

10/10 Excellent

The lady at the front desk was very nice and pleasant. We have a complimentary break fast in the morning and that was also very sweet, to start your day. While having breakfast in the morning the cleaning lady just passed you without even saying good morning or a pleasant smile and for that reason I couldn't leave her a tip. it's because of us that's why she have a job whether if she owns the place or if she is working there just doing a little could go far away, overall it's a very comfortable...

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Gore Mountain Lodge

North Creek

10/10 Excellent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Upstate New York?

You can find a great deal from $81 on Upstate New York motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Upstate New York motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.

Is it better to stay in a Upstate New York motel or hotel?

Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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Our top choices for Upstate New York motels

1. The Springwater Inn

2. Cadence Lodge at Whiteface

3. Sara Glen Motel

4. Great Pines

5. The Boha Hotel

6. Sara Placid Inn & Suites

7. Americas Best Value Inn New Paltz

8. The Town House Lodge

9. The Snowshoe Lodge

10. Colonial Inn & Creamery

11. Circle Court Motel

12. Landmark Motor Inn

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Ithaca

14. The Anchor Inn and Marina

15. Wolfjaw Lodge

16. The Hotel Laurel at Seneca

17. Gore Mountain Lodge

18. The Graham & Co.

19. Mountain Brook Lodge

20. Skaneateles Inn on 20

Learn more about Upstate New York

Top reviews in Upstate New York

The Springwater Inn

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Upstate New York?

Is it better to stay in a Upstate New York motel or hotel?

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