Hotels in Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton overview

Visitors speak favorably about all that Princeton has to offer, including its college atmosphere and restaurants. Enjoy the sporting events and historical sites, and even book a local tour during your stay. Visitors can plan a fun excursion to Palmer Stadium and Princeton University Stadium while in Princeton. You might find that sights like Princeton Battlefield State Park and Drumthwacket are worth a visit.

Where to stay in Princeton

Whether you're planning a longer vacation or a weekend getaway, Princeton has the right hotel for you. There are 26 hotels in Princeton and you can shop as many as 443 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 50%. We have room prices starting at 43 USD per night and here you'll find a breakdown of hotels by star rating in Princeton as well as in the surrounding area:

• • 41 4-star hotels from 89 USD per night
• • 121 3-star hotels from 75 USD per night
• • 43 2-star hotels from 52 USD per night

How to get to Princeton

Fly into Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer), 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from central Princeton.

What to see around Princeton

Fun excursions can include a visit to:

• • Palmer Stadium
• • Princeton University Stadium

The area's cultural scene stands out, and places to visit include:

• • McCarter Theater
• • McCarter Theatre
• • Princeton University Art Museum

Memorable landmarks include:

• • Albert Einstein's House
• • Morven
• • Nassau Hall
• • Palmer Square
• • Princeton Cemetery

Enjoy the university setting or the collegiate vibe around:

• • Princeton University
• • Institute for Advanced Studies

Recommended places to see include:

• • Princeton Battlefield State Park
• • Drumthwacket
• • McCarter Theater
• • McCarter Theatre
• • Jasna Polana

When to visit Princeton

When planning your trip, you may be curious about the best time to visit. Here are the seasonal norms to help you decide when to go:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 56°F day, 23°F night
• • April-June: 84°F day, 37°F night
• • July-September: 86°F day, 50°F night
• • October-December: 70°F day, 24°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 9.69 inches
• • April-June: 12.32 inches
• • July-September: 13.31 inches
• • October-December: 11.18 inches