What is Downtown Columbia like?

Downtown Columbia is a historic neighborhood known for its bar scene. Are you looking for Downtown Columbia travel tips? Be sure to check out South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Columbia?

Based on our traveler data, Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Columbia. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from University of South Carolina, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Columbia?

If you're searching for places to stay in Columbia, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 183 Downtown Columbia hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Columbia, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Downtown Columbia.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Columbia?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Columbia, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What can I see and do in this Columbia neighborhood?

Explore Downtown Columbia's landmarks like South Carolina State House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, and First Baptist Church and learn about the local history. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Columbia Museum of Art and Koger Center for the Arts are some other places worth a visit. African American History Monument, North Carolina Mutual Building, and Columbia Regional Visitors Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Columbia. When you're sightseeing in Columbia, Town Theatre and Nathaniel J. Frederick House are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Columbia and the greater Columbia area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Columbia Station.

Top Downtown Columbia Hotels

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1. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Katherine

￥24,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

2. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Monique

￥25,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

Downtown Columbia

Andrea

￥23,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

4. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Lisa

￥28,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

5. The Lantern Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Adolph

￥28,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

6. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia

william

￥20,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

7. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Jason

￥17,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

The Darling Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

8. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia

Robert

￥30,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

9. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia

Kathleen lusardi

￥20,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

10. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Robert

￥21,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

11. Hilton Columbia Center

Downtown Columbia

Karen

￥24,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Downtown Columbia

Nicholas

￥24,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

13. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Brenda

￥23,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

TIMOTHY

￥22,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Vivian

￥23,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

16. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia

Stacy

￥21,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Tameka

￥18,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

18. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Downtown Columbia

Mary

￥19,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

19. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia

Lisa

￥24,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Rocsuniete

￥20,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Lantern Columbia	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 180 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 153 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 868 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,258 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Columbia

Find the best Downtown Columbia areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Columbia

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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.

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Rosewood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.

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Eau Claire

Travelers like the parks in Eau Claire, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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University Hill

University Hill is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium.

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Shandon

While Shandon might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.

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Top Downtown Columbia Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Loved the breakfast, especially the oatmeal with peacans & brown sugar. The eggs were good too. Loved the fresh fruits. The servers & staff were very polite & helpful. Room was clean. Beds were comfortable except i needed an extra blanket."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great experience staying at the Cambria Hotel in Downtown Columbia’s Vista! The location was perfect and made it easy to enjoy everything the area has to offer. The hotel itself was modern, clean, comfortable, and had a great atmosphere from the moment we arrived. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay, which always makes a big difference when traveling. Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, and we appreciated the attention to detail throughout the property. The common areas were also very well maintained and had a stylish, upscale feel without feeling overly formal. One of the best things about this hotel is definitely the location. Being in the Vista puts you close to restaurants, entertainment, and many of the places you may want to visit while in Columbia. It was convenient getting around, and we enjoyed being able to experience the downtown area without having to travel far. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider staying here again the next time we’re in Columbia. If you’re looking for a clean, modern, comfortable hotel with friendly service and a great downtown location, Cambria Hotel Downtown Columbia is a great choice. Highly recommended!"

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1. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

2. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

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

4. Marriott Columbia

5. The Lantern Columbia

6. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

7. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

8. Hotel Trundle

9. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

10. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

11. Hilton Columbia Center

12. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

13. Moxy Columbia Downtown

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

16. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

18. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

19. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

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