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About Casita Del Polaris

Casita Del Polaris is an intimate underground private-event space located inside the Northstar building at 1201 North Tioga Street in Ithaca, NY. Known as Northstar's event place, this versatile venue accommodates private gatherings for up to 50 guests, with a flexible seating layout that can be adapted to your event needs. Whether you’re planning a small reception, workshop, or fundraiser, Casita Del Polaris offers a unique, atmospheric setting that balances privacy with easy accessibility to Ithaca’s downtown amenities.

Note: Seating layouts aren’t fixed by a public chart, as the space is designed to be tailored to each private event. We’ve got you covered with a setup that fits your guest list and program.

Below you’ll find practical details on parking, transit, nearby hotels and dining, plus tips to help you secure your dates and plan a smooth visit.

Casita Del Polaris sits in a convenient downtown Ithaca location with nearby parking options including street meters and parking garages. The Seneca Street Garage is a popular nearby option, and parking rates can vary by season and time of day (rates updated in 2026).

Transit to Casita Del Polaris is straightforward via TCAT routes serving Ithaca Commons, with the Seneca Street bus stop close by for easy access to and from the venue. If you’re staying overnight, a short ride or walk from many downtown hotels makes for a stress-free visit.

Nearby hotels and dining options: Consider Argos Inn for boutique lodging, Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca for reliable downtown comfort, Hotel Ithaca for central location, or Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons for full-service amenities. For convenient dining before or after your event, local favorites are within walking distance or a short ride from the venue. We’ve got you covered with recommended stays and eateries to enhance your visit.

Use Casita Del Polaris for intimate gatherings where the setting helps your event feel special, while we take care of the details to keep things easy and straightforward.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1201 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850.
  • Venue type: Underground private-event space/“Northstar's event place” within the Northstar building.
  • Capacity: Private events up to 50 people; North Star page cites 30 indoors and 50 outdoors for related spaces.
  • Seating chart: No public seating chart; layout is flexible for private events.
  • Parking: Downtown Ithaca parking options (street + garages); Seneca Street Garage is a nearby option; parking rates updated in 2026.
  • Transit: Accessible via TCAT routes serving Ithaca Commons; nearby Seneca Street bus stop mentioned in local transit info.
  • Nearby hotels: Argos Inn, Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca, Hotel Ithaca, Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons.
  • Notable events hosted: Science on Tap (Cornell, 2018), Nicholas Hill benefit (2017), Dance for a Cause (2018).
  • Demolished/Renamed status: No credible reports of demolition; described consistently as Casita Del Polaris, an active event space within Northstar.