Hotels in Somerset, New Jersey

Somerset overview

Somerset is a budget-friendly place distinct for its gardens and sports. You'll enjoy the abundant coffee and bar choices. Take a campus tour or explore the surrounding area of Princeton University and Rutgers University. Be sure stop by Negri-Napote Native Grassland Preserve and Hutcheson Memorial Forest while you're here. A family- and business-friendly area, Somerset also has something for everyone.

Where to stay in Somerset

Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, Somerset has accommodations to fit every need. There are 236 hotels in the Somerset area and you can shop as many as 56 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 40%.

• • 50 2-star hotels with an average price of $56 per night
• • 122 3-star hotels with an average price of $83 per night
• • 48 4-star hotels with an average price of $99 per night

Here are the top hotels based on 49318 user reviews of Somerset hotels:

• • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Somerset (Somerset)
• • Homewood Suites by Hilton Somerset (Somerset)
• • Residence Inn by Marriott Somerset (Somerset)
• • Courtyard Somerset by Marriott (Somerset)
• • Sonesta ES Suites Somerset (Somerset)

How to get to Somerset

Fly in to Morristown, NJ (MMU-Morristown Municipal), 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from downtown Somerset. Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer) is the next closest major airport, 21.6 mi (34.7 km) away.

What to see around Somerset

Fun activities are on hand like sporting events and running, along with attractions such as:

• • Protechockey Ponds Ice Center
• • High Point Solutions Stadium
• • TD Bank Ballpark
• • Princeton University Stadium
• • Palmer Stadium

Highlights like its gardens are popular with families and top attractions include:

• • Triple C Ranch and Nature Center
• • Leonard J. Buck Garden
• • Bowcraft Amusement Park
• • The Raptor Trust
• • Schaefer Farms

For those looking for a souvenir or simply window-shopping, here are some favorite shopping areas to visit:

• • Kilmer Square
• • Middlesex Mall
• • Bridgewater Commons
• • Brunswick Square Mall
• • Menlo Park Mall

Some top sights in the area include:

• • Princeton University
• • Rutgers University

When to visit Somerset

Wondering when's the best time to visit? Here are seasonal norms to help you plan your trip:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 56°F day, 21°F night
• • April-June: 85°F day, 36°F night
• • July-September: 86°F day, 49°F night
• • October-December: 72°F day, 23°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 10.7 inches
• • April-June: 12.8 inches
• • July-September: 13.7 inches
• • October-December: 11.7 inches