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A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
A hotel reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, sofas, and a coffee machine.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a green sofa.

1. Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South

Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South
Middletown
$121
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a seating area.
A modern lounge area with seating, a coffee station, and a large window.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows offering a view.
A modern kitchen with a black refrigerator, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel sink.

2. MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South

MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
Middletown
$89
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, cushioned chairs, and a view of a building with large windows and a tower.
A bar area with a stone wall backdrop, wooden shelves with liquor bottles, and orange bar stools.
A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a landscaped front yard.
A modern hotel lobby with a large round table, teal sofas, and a seating area with blue chairs.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport
Middletown
$161
$179 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows offering a view.
A clean, modern kitchenette with stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and wooden cabinetry with shelves for additional storage.
A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large mirror.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South

Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
Middletown
$104
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, stone pillars, and large umbrellas.
A dining area with tables set for service, a large mirror on the wall, and a decorative partition.
A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent green sign.
A Holiday Inn reception desk with a modern chandelier, a digital display, and a clean, dark interior.

5. Holiday Inn Harrisburg East by IHG

Holiday Inn Harrisburg East by IHG
Middletown
$88
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Holiday Inn Harrisburg East by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A covered corridor with a row of rooms, a fire extinguisher, and a car parked outside.
A compact laundry room with a washing machine, dryer, and a small trash bin.
A row of single-story mobile homes with a covered walkway, a blue tarp on the ground, and a blue utility vehicle parked nearby.

6. Scottish Inns - Middletown

Scottish Inns - Middletown
Middletown
$63
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Scottish Inns - Middletown
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A motel with a parking lot, a covered outdoor seating area, and a row of rooms with a sloped roof.
A television on a stand with a remote control on a table.

7. Hollywood Motel

Hollywood Motel
Middletown
$59
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Hollywood Motel
A hotel entrance with a clear sign reading "LA QUINTA" and a sun symbol.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A snack and beverage refrigerator stocked with various items including chips, cereals, and bottled drinks.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Harrisburg
$56
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, green and blue seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious lobby with green and blue sofas, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

9. Comfort Suites Hummelstown - Hershey

Comfort Suites Hummelstown - Hershey
Hummelstown
$83
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Comfort Suites Hummelstown - Hershey
A modern interior with a staircase, a fireplace, and seating area.
A modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and two armchairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a blue accent wall, and a wooden partition.
A building entrance with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a parking lot.

10. Holiday Inn Express Hershey - Harrisburg Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hershey - Harrisburg Area by IHG
Hummelstown
$101
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Holiday Inn Express Hershey - Harrisburg Area by IHG
A red Tesla Model S parked at a charging station.
A multi-story building with a covered parking area and a sign indicating it is an Escape Inn.
A reception area with a stone-textured counter, a check-in sign, and a window on the left.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and two wall-mounted lamps.

11. Escape Inn Hershey

Escape Inn Hershey
Hershey
$58
$64 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Escape Inn Hershey
A hotel entrance with a covered lobby, a prominent logo, and a well-maintained exterior.
An outdoor patio with brick flooring, round tables, and black wicker chairs with red cushions.
A well-lit snack bar with shelves stocked with various snacks, beverages, and a refrigerated section.
A spacious lobby with high wooden columns, a reception desk, and seating areas.

12. Hilton Garden Inn Hershey

Hilton Garden Inn Hershey
Hummelstown
$98
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hilton Garden Inn Hershey
A modern living room with grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a stone-patterned wall.
A large building with a central entrance, columns, and a flagpole.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a view through large windows.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, a wall-mounted clock, and a fireplace.

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
Harrisburg
$71
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and three wicker chairs.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large window with a view.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

14. Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG

Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
Harrisburg
$105
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
A modern lobby with a fireplace, a dining area, and a cityscape mural.
A spacious hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and framed cityscape pictures on the walls.
A reception area with a counter, a large window with a view, and seating arrangements.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a refrigerator, a chair, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Hershey Chocolate Avenue

Super 8 by Wyndham Hershey Chocolate Avenue
Downtown Hershey
$78
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Super 8 by Wyndham Hershey Chocolate Avenue
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a flat-screen TV mounted on a stone wall, a wooden reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a blue wall with motivational posters.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit area with a view of trees.
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North

Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North
Harrisburg
$67
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg-Hershey North
A hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a well-maintained lawn.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and potted plants.
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Harrisburg Hershey

Courtyard by Marriott Harrisburg Hershey
Harrisburg
$127
$141 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Courtyard by Marriott Harrisburg Hershey
A breakfast buffet area with a variety of food items and a coffee station.
A self-service beverage station with a refrigerated display, snacks, and bottled water.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a blue accent wall.
A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, colorful chairs, and hanging lights.

18. Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue

Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
Downtown Hershey
$114
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a no diving sign, and a view of the city at dusk.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A playground with slides and climbing structures.
A covered entrance with a brick floor, a staircase leading up, and a building with large windows in the background.

19. Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey

Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey
Harrisburg
$131
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey
A modern dining area with round tables and blue chairs, a green booth seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern interior with a stone accent wall, a white round table, and green armchairs.
An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of greenery and trees.
A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Harrisburg Hershey

Fairfield Inn & Suites Harrisburg Hershey
Harrisburg
$97
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Fairfield Inn & Suites Harrisburg Hershey
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a seating area.
A modern lounge area with seating, a coffee station, and a large window.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows offering a view.
A modern kitchen with a black refrigerator, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel sink.

MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South

MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
Middletown
$114
per night
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
A hotel reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, sofas, and a coffee machine.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a green sofa.

Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South

Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South
Middletown
$156
per night
$173 total
includes taxes & fees
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Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South
An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, cushioned chairs, and a view of a building with large windows and a tower.
A bar area with a stone wall backdrop, wooden shelves with liquor bottles, and orange bar stools.
A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a landscaped front yard.
A modern hotel lobby with a large round table, teal sofas, and a seating area with blue chairs.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport
Middletown
$199
per night
$221 total
includes taxes & fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows offering a view.
A clean, modern kitchenette with stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and wooden cabinetry with shelves for additional storage.
A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large mirror.

Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South

Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
Middletown
$134
per night
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A covered corridor with a row of rooms, a fire extinguisher, and a car parked outside.
A compact laundry room with a washing machine, dryer, and a small trash bin.
A row of single-story mobile homes with a covered walkway, a blue tarp on the ground, and a blue utility vehicle parked nearby.

Scottish Inns - Middletown

Scottish Inns - Middletown
Middletown
$63
per night
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
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Scottish Inns - Middletown
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, stone pillars, and large umbrellas.
A dining area with tables set for service, a large mirror on the wall, and a decorative partition.
A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent green sign.
A Holiday Inn reception desk with a modern chandelier, a digital display, and a clean, dark interior.

Holiday Inn Harrisburg East by IHG

Holiday Inn Harrisburg East by IHG
Middletown
$139
per night
$154 total
includes taxes & fees
Holiday Inn Harrisburg East by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A motel with a parking lot, a covered outdoor seating area, and a row of rooms with a sloped roof.
A television on a stand with a remote control on a table.

Hollywood Motel

Hollywood Motel
Middletown
$59
per night
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Hollywood Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a seating area.
A modern lounge area with seating, a coffee station, and a large window.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows offering a view.
A modern kitchen with a black refrigerator, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel sink.

MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South

MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
Middletown
$120
per night
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
MainStay Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, cushioned chairs, and a view of a building with large windows and a tower.
A bar area with a stone wall backdrop, wooden shelves with liquor bottles, and orange bar stools.
A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a landscaped front yard.
A modern hotel lobby with a large round table, teal sofas, and a seating area with blue chairs.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport
Middletown
$189
per night
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows offering a view.
A clean, modern kitchenette with stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and wooden cabinetry with shelves for additional storage.
A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large mirror.

Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South

Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
Middletown
$137
per night
$152 total
includes taxes & fees
Sleep Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, stone pillars, and large umbrellas.
A dining area with tables set for service, a large mirror on the wall, and a decorative partition.
A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent green sign.
A Holiday Inn reception desk with a modern chandelier, a digital display, and a clean, dark interior.

Holiday Inn Harrisburg East by IHG

Holiday Inn Harrisburg East by IHG
Middletown
$129
per night
$143 total
includes taxes & fees
Holiday Inn Harrisburg East by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A covered corridor with a row of rooms, a fire extinguisher, and a car parked outside.
A compact laundry room with a washing machine, dryer, and a small trash bin.
A row of single-story mobile homes with a covered walkway, a blue tarp on the ground, and a blue utility vehicle parked nearby.

Scottish Inns - Middletown

Scottish Inns - Middletown
Middletown
$72
per night
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
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Scottish Inns - Middletown
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A motel with a parking lot, a covered outdoor seating area, and a row of rooms with a sloped roof.
A television on a stand with a remote control on a table.

Hollywood Motel

Hollywood Motel
Middletown
$59
per night
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Hollywood Motel
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Top landmarks in Middletown

The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey

8.2/10 (22 reviews)
The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from central Middletown, why not stop by during your stay.
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Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad

8.0/10 (18 reviews)
Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad, one of the family attractions located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Middletown. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad, you'll love Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World, both of which aren't far.
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Doc's Family Fun Center

7.4/10 (11 reviews)
Doc's Family Fun Center is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from central Middletown, why not stop by during your stay.
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Learn more about Middletown

Along the Susquehanna River, this historic borough offers a surprising mix of atomic-age curiosities and small-town charm. Take a kayak out on the river or book a scenic tour on the vintage Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad through Pennsylvania countryside. History buffs can explore diverse architecture ranging from hidden log cabins to Victorian mansions throughout the walkable streets. The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey provides local libations worth sampling, while families appreciate Doc's Family Fun Center for indoor entertainment. During winter months, head to nearby Ski Roundtop for snow sports. Saturday's Market offers local treasures, and world-famous Hersheypark sits just a short drive away – perfect for extending your visit with chocolate-themed thrills.

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Check out reviews of Middletown hotels guests love

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Location is good, hotel os vlean but our room was not cleaned by housekeeper. Seems that the policy is to clean rooms every other day. Just odd."
Marco 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South

Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel was wonderful. Beds were comfortable. Finally a bathroom with a decent mirror, sink and a soap holder in the shower!!!!! Soft towels. Clean room. Slept like a baby. Breakfast was awesome. They had everything. It was all delicious."
Georgia Kay 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South
Courtyard by Marriott Hershey Chocolate Avenue

Courtyard by Marriott Hershey Chocolate Avenue

10/10 Excellent
"I recommend"
Marina 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Hershey Chocolate Avenue
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey

8/10 Good
"J"
Donnie 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg-Hershey

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg-Hershey

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and pleased with stay"
Nicole 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg-Hershey
Spark by Hilton Hummelstown Hershey

Spark by Hilton Hummelstown Hershey

10/10 Excellent
"Great service. Room was clean! Breakfast was a little but still would give it a 5star"
Candice 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Spark by Hilton Hummelstown Hershey
SureStay Plus by Best Western Elizabethtown Lancaster

SureStay Plus by Best Western Elizabethtown Lancaster

10/10 Excellent
"The breakfast was delicious! The staff were very friendly. The rooms were clean and I absolutely loved the hot tub and gym."
Vanlear Anderson 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
SureStay Plus by Best Western Elizabethtown Lancaster
Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue

Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room Quick check in (Thanks Andrew)"
Nadia 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lancaster Amish Country

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lancaster Amish Country

10/10 Excellent
"Good stay for one night"
Corinne 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lancaster Amish Country

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Middletown?
Guests like Holiday Inn Harrisburg East by IHG, Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South and Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Middletown?
If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Middletown, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Middletown if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
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What will the weather in Middletown be like during my trip?
July and August are typically the warmest months in Middletown when the average temp is 71°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 34°F. September and July are the months with the most rain.
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