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A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Anthony

￥22,024

￥24,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.7 km from Columbia Fire Museum

"If 10 stars were available, I would gladly select. This unique property is in a great location, well maintained and overall a fantastic find. The staff welcomed us and seemed genuinely happy to assist. The location was close to Gervais which had amazing options for shopping and dining. Our room was immaculate, the bedding and bed itself were very comfortable and the décor was inviting. It was a very pleasant surprise to have a coffee/water station on each floor. I would definitely...

Eileen

￥24,148

￥27,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.5 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Brian

￥19,361

￥21,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

4. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 0.6 km from Columbia Fire Museum

josh

￥19,737

￥26,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.3 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Donna

￥20,831

￥23,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.5 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Roderick

￥21,702

￥24,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

7. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.5 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Laurel

￥14,961

￥16,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Lisa

￥23,305

￥26,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.7 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Robert

￥18,766

￥21,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

10. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1.8 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Karen

￥21,247

￥23,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Stacy

￥19,418

￥21,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a large wall art piece.

A modern hotel lobby with a brick accent wall, a sofa with colorful cushions, a table with a lamp, and a reception desk in the background.

12. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Katherine

￥22,078

￥24,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.9 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Mary

￥18,733

￥20,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

The Vista, 1.6 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Andrea

￥18,245

￥23,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.2 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Vivian

￥20,721

￥23,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

16. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from Columbia Fire Museum

william

￥17,632

￥19,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.1 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Tameka

￥15,731

￥17,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Brenda

￥17,800

￥19,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Winona

￥27,444

￥30,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Ericka

￥17,478

￥19,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Columbia Fire Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 187 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 157 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 279 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Columbia Fire Museum Hotel Reviews

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"This property is very cozy and has a lot of character. The bathroom could have been cleaner."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. We were only there a few days for college drop off but the room was clean and filled with amenities."

Marriott Columbia

8/10 Good

"My room was not clean when I arrived. There were crumbs on the floor between the bed and the window. Additionally, the base on the floor lamp was coated in dust. When my room was cleaned on Day 2, the cleaning didn't make sense. The toilet seat was up indicating the toilet had been cleaned. However, the towels had not been removed, the bed was not made, and the garbage had not been made."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Room and facilities was clean"

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The perfect location, could walk to most of the places I wanted to visit. Great restaurants nearby. The room was very nice, but I don’t think I’ll be getting a street view again because of the noise in the mornings. It was overall a very pleasant stay."

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

The 1425 Inn

8/10 Good

"Very unique for us. Perfect location We were in town for our grandsons football game so it was great selection. Only complaint was TV options to watch additional football games while there but we managed. Would stay again!!"

Green House @ Township - Unit B | 3BR 3BA

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and beautiful rental. Communications was easy and I LOVE the app that they use for this property. Would definitely stay again."

Other attractions near Columbia Fire Museum

A large red brick building with a central entrance, surrounded by a circular gravel path and lush green trees.

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Browse the range of ornaments in the picturesque gardens and explore the exhibits in the mansion designed by the architect of the Washington Monument.

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A large, two-story building with a central entrance flanked by columns, surrounded by a brick pathway and greenery.

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.

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Township Auditorium

8.2/10 (556 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Township Auditorium, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Wilson House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at Wilson House. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center during your stay in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ponder Fine Arts Gallery during your trip to Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Columbia Urban League

Learn about the local history of Columbia with a stop at Columbia Urban League. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Allen University

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Allen University, during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Columbia Fire Museum?

Columbia Fire Museum is located in a historic area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 85 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Columbia Fire Museum?

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Columbia Fire Museum. Other good options within a short distance include Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista and Marriott Columbia.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Columbia Fire Museum?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Columbia Fire Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Columbia Fire Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Columbia Fire Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Columbia Fire Museum?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Columbia Fire Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Columbia Fire Museum?

Study the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, or Robert Mills Historic House and Park. Sights like Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, First Baptist Church, and South Carolina State House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Township Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts, and Town Theatre.

How can I get to Columbia Fire Museum?

If you're taking a train to the area, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There might not be many public transit stops near Columbia Fire Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Columbia Fire Museum hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. The 1425 Inn

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Hilton Columbia Center

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

12. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

16. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

19. Marriott Columbia

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top Columbia Fire Museum Hotel Reviews

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Marriott Columbia

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

The 1425 Inn

Green House @ Township - Unit B | 3BR 3BA

Other attractions near Columbia Fire Museum

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Township Auditorium

Wilson House

The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Columbia Urban League

Allen University

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