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No. 7297 · United States · United States and Canada

Princeton

40.35°N 74.66°W · 58 m

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Overview

Princeton offers a rare blend of Ivy League prestige and small-town charm. The university campus features Collegiate Gothic architecture, historic Nassau Hall (the temporary U.S.

Architecture · Culture · Day Trips · Family Travel · History

Before you go

Accommodation

No hostels exist in Princeton. The cheapest option is the Princeton Theological Seminary at $80 per night during non-conference periods. Most hotels are mid-range to upscale.

Connectivity

Free WiFi is available at the Princeton Public Library and extends to the plaza 24/7.

Food

Hoagie Haven offers the best budget meals. Tiger Noodles is cheap but cash-only. The Princeton Shopping Center has multiple affordable options.

Money

Most restaurants and shops accept credit cards, but Tiger Noodles and Tortuga's Mexican Village are cash-only.

Transport

Princeton railway station serves NJ Transit and Amtrak with direct trains to New York and Philadelphia. Local movement is best on foot or by bicycle.