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Dining

On Campus

In addition to a meal at a dining commons, you may also want to scout out other dining options. There are a number of other on-campus dining facilities, all of which welcome visitors:

  • Hetzel Union Building (HUB)-Robeson Center
    Our student union offers many options:
    • Casa Ortega
    • Burger Company
    • Chick-Fil-A
    • Chat’s
    • Higher Grounds
    • Joegies
    • Panda Express/Panda Sushi
    • Mixed Greens
    • Picalillis
    • Sbarro
  • Café Laura—Located in the Mateer Building and run by students studying Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
  • Otto’s Café—Coffee, sandwiches and salads located in the Kern Graduate Building
  • MacKinnon’s Café—Coffee and pastries located in the basement patio of the Pattee Library

State College area

If you prefer to eat off campus, the downtown area of State College offers a variety of dining options: view downtown restaurants.

Lodging

On campus

If you are planning an overnight stay, Penn State offers two hotels conveniently located on campus:

The Nittany Lion Inn
200 W. Park Avenue
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-8500
800-233-7505

The Penn Stater
Conference Center Hotel

215 Innovation Blvd.
University Park, PA 16802
814-863-5000

State College Area

The State College area offers a variety of accommodations. You will find a complete list of overnight lodging in the area, as well as an online reservation service at www.visitpennstate.org. You can also consult with them by calling 800-358-5466.