The Best Hotels Closest to Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia for 2026

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

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

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

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

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 0.2 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Wendy

￥22,612

￥25,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

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

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

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.6 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Theresa

￥25,500

￥28,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

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

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Laurel

￥18,554

￥20,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

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

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

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Brian

￥19,873

￥22,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

5. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 0.8 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Mary

￥20,263

￥27,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

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

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.4 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Jeanne

￥20,605

￥23,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

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

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.1 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Linda

￥23,122

￥26,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

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

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

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Mingkang

￥23,926

￥26,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.5 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Robert

￥19,262

￥21,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

10. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 0.2 km from Columbia Museum of Art

jennifer

￥17,783

￥19,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A self-service food display with various snacks, beverages, and prepared dishes.

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.

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.7 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Sandra

￥20,306

￥22,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

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

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Columbia Museum of Art

CHRISTINE

￥21,274

￥23,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 1 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Tameka

￥16,146

￥18,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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.

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

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.7 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Diana

￥19,227

￥21,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1 km from Columbia Museum of Art

James

￥21,269

￥24,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

16. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.8 km from Columbia Museum of Art

ryan

￥24,389

￥27,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

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

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

The Vista, 0.4 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Karla

￥19,991

￥25,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

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

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

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.5 km from Columbia Museum of Art

mario

￥19,550

￥21,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.2 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Winona

￥32,890

￥36,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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.

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a red chair.

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.2 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Bobby

￥17,315

￥19,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Columbia Museum of Art

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 208 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 923 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View

Top Columbia Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

8/10 Good

"Trundle is a unique property focused on delivering a unique thematic approach to their hotel services to both business and personal customers. I found the facility condition and breakfast offerings excellent. They are also convenient to downtown and University of South Carolina. Perhaps most important, their rooms are clean and beds are comfortable."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean but a bit of a walk to downtown/restaurants"

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was very nice. We enjoyed our meal in the restaurant. We enjoy our stay."

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good breakfast, staff was awesome and courteous"

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Everything was great"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Columbia Center. Awesome location the hotel is just beautiful and clean. My fiancee and I enjoyed dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak house. The hotel staff were awesome. They made us feel comfortable from the first day we arrive which really set the tone for our stay everyone’s very helpful and friendly, especially Kat and Le these ladies really highlight I stay for the weekend very pleasant very professional very helpful. Can’t wait to stay there again."

Moxy Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and lovely environment"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable clean rooms. Delicious breakfast buffet. Beautiful decor and very friendly staff. Will definitely stay again."

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

8/10 Good

"Bed and pillows comfortable. Air conditioning is a bit finicky and doesn’t get as cold. Other than that, no complaints."

Other attractions near Columbia Museum of Art

Finlay Park

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.

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Soda City Market

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Soda City Market during your stay in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Saint Peter's Catholic Church

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Saint Peter's Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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The Big Apple

6.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at The Big Apple. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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First Baptist Church

7.2/10 (58 reviews)

Find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at First Baptist Church. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Nathaniel J. Frederick House

Learn about the local history of Columbia with a stop at Nathaniel J. Frederick House. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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North Carolina Mutual Building

Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at North Carolina Mutual Building. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Tunnel Vision Mural

Rich with history, Tunnel Vision Mural is a cultural attraction worth visiting in 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 Museum of Art?

Columbia Museum of Art 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 89 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Columbia Museum of Art?

Adjacent to Columbia Museum of Art, Hotel Trundle is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and private decks. Other good choices close by include Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista and Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown.

How many hotels will I find near Columbia Museum of Art?

Expedia has 89 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Columbia Museum of Art.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Columbia Museum of Art.

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

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Columbia Museum of Art, click here.

What can I see and do near Columbia Museum of Art?

Study the collections at South Carolina State Museum, South Carolina Military Museum, or Robert Mills Historic House and Park. Sights like First Baptist Church, South Carolina State House, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Township Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts, and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Columbia Museum of Art?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Columbia Station. There might not be many public transportation choices near by Columbia Museum of Art so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Columbia Museum of Art hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. The 1425 Inn

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

16. Hilton Columbia Center

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

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

19. Marriott Columbia

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top Columbia Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Hilton Columbia Center

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

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

Other attractions near Columbia Museum of Art

Finlay Park

Soda City Market

Saint Peter's Catholic Church

The Big Apple

First Baptist Church

Nathaniel J. Frederick House

North Carolina Mutual Building

Tunnel Vision Mural

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