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, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Columbia. This hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness center. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC and The Lantern Hotel Columbia .

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, First Baptist Church, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens 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. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Monique

￥24,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

2. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Katherine

￥24,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

3. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Adolph

￥27,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

4. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Robert

￥21,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

5. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Winona

￥30,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

6. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia

william

￥20,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

Downtown Columbia

Andrea

￥23,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

8. Hilton Columbia Center

Downtown Columbia

Karen

￥23,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

9. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia

Ericka

￥19,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

10. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Laurel

￥16,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Vivian

￥25,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

12. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Brenda

￥22,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

13. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia

Anthony

￥24,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

14. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Downtown Columbia

Donna

￥24,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

15. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia

Stacy

￥21,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Tameka

￥17,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Brian

￥21,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

18. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Downtown Columbia

Mary

￥21,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

19. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia

Lisa

￥27,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

20. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia

Amy

￥16,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 185 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 279 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 156 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 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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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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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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Top Downtown Columbia Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Everything was great and clean, the staff was very polite and nice. Would stay again"

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."

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Our top choices for Downtown Columbia hotels

1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

2. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

3. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

4. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

5. Marriott Columbia

6. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

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

8. Hilton Columbia Center

9. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

10. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

12. Moxy Columbia Downtown

13. Hotel Trundle

14. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

15. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

18. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

19. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

20. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

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Where to stay in Downtown Columbia

The Vista

Rosewood

Eau Claire

Shandon

University Hill

Top Downtown Columbia Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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