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Places to stay in Princeton
4 hotels and inns in this guide. Pros and watch-outs come from the linked sources; the most recent review was October 27, 2026. Cards marked location and brand only do not confirm amenities or fees. Policies change, so confirm details with the hotel before you book.
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Nassau Inn
Palmer Square, downtown Princeton10 Palmer Square East, Princeton, NJ 08542
Pros
- On Palmer Square in downtown Princeton.
- Historic inn dating to 1756, with an on-site gastropub restaurant.
- Pet-friendly rooms are available.
Watch-outs
- Parking is in nearby public garages on Hulfish and Chambers streets, not an on-site lot.
- Pets carry a $75 cleaning fee.
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Sources: nassauinn.com (1) · nassauinn.com (2) · nassauinn.com (3)
Peacock Inn
Downtown Princeton20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540
Pros
- Small hotel in a colonial-style mansion in downtown Princeton.
- On-site fine-dining restaurant and bar.
- Rooms have heated bathroom floors and rain showers.
Watch-outs
- Only 16 rooms, so availability is limited.
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Sources: peacockinn.com (1) · peacockinn.com (2)
Graduate by Hilton Princeton
Nassau Street, Downtown Princeton10 Chambers Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Pros
- At Chambers and Nassau Streets in downtown Princeton, across from the university campus.
- Part of Hilton's Graduate brand, so Hilton Honors applies.
Watch-outs
- Downtown location; the Route 1 office parks and the Princeton Junction train station are a drive away.
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Sources: engineering-tours.princeton.edu
Erdman Center at Princeton Theological Seminary
Seminary campus, Library Place20 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
Pros
- Guest rooms on the Princeton Theological Seminary campus, a few blocks from downtown.
- Free coffee and tea for guests on the first floor.
Watch-outs
- Some twin rooms share a bathroom, so check the bath type when you book.
- Conference-center lodging; check-in starts at 3:30 p.m.
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Sources: ptsem.edu
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Cultural stops in Princeton
Use these addresses to choose a convenient base for your visit, then compare the actual journey on the map.
Art gallery
Arts Council of Princeton
The Arts Council of Princeton, in Princeton, New Jersey, provides art classes, summer camps, community events, and opportunities for artists of all ages and skill levels. Classes are available in mediums such as…
Art gallery
Avila Fine Arts
Avila Fine Arts is a art gallery on 103 Main St Suite 100 (2nd floor in Princeton.
Art gallery
Art@Bainbridge, Princeton University Art Museum
Art@Bainbridge, Princeton University Art Museum is a art gallery on 158 Nassau St in Princeton.
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