University Hill, SC
Columbia
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Popular places to visit
Fort Jackson
After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your trip to Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
South Carolina State House
Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.
University of South Carolina
Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
University Hill Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Terrible. I was placed in a room with a leak in the ceiling. The leak may have been from a cooling unit on the floor above. There was one person on staff overnight for the entire building.I was told no one was on staff overnight and they were at full capacity. They refused to refund me because I ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Staff was courteous. Hotel was very clean. Great amenities.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Room was great
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
The room met up to my expectations. The staff was.. GREAT!! Whenever I comeback into town. I will most definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Everything about my stay was nice, the property was clean and how the court yard is set up with all the games. My room was nice and clean and the bed was very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and nice.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
The room was located across from a crazy loud bar with nightly music until 2am then people hanging out after. Garbage trucks outside around 5am the room above was sounded like people were moving furniture at 6ish it was absolutely insane. And despite multiple requests to have the room cleaned over ...
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Other neighborhoods around University Hill
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are a few top sights nearby.
Waverly
While Waverly isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Wilson House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Columbia
Travelers come to Downtown Columbia for its lively bars, and you can see top attractions like South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
Old Shandon
Though Old Shandon might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House.
The Vista
The Vista is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Colonial Life Arena or Koger Center for the Arts.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
