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 Hotel Trundle and Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC .

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 182 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.

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

1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Jeanne

￥22,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

2. Hilton Columbia Center

Downtown Columbia

ryan

￥27,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Andrew Thomas

￥17,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

4. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia

Wendy

￥25,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

5. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Winona

￥36,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

6. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia

Bobby

￥20,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

7. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Sandra

￥22,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

8. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia

CHRISTINE

￥22,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

James

￥22,824 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.

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

Downtown Columbia

Karla

￥23,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

11. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Downtown Columbia

Diana

￥20,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

12. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Theresa

￥27,846 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.

13. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

mario

￥21,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

14. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Robert

￥22,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

15. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Downtown Columbia

Linda

￥27,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

16. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Brian

￥22,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Tameka

￥18,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

18. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia

jennifer

￥20,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

19. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia

Mingkang

￥25,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia

melvina

￥20,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Columbia

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 210 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 160 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 932 reviews	View

Where to stay in 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 Military Museum and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

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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 Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

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St. Andrews

Travelers come to St. Andrews for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.

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Eau Claire

Travelers like the parks in Eau Claire, and Imara Woman is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Top Downtown Columbia Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Really fun atmosphere! Appreciated the complimentary welcome drink. Great location"

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

8/10 Good

"The Lantern is a very nice hotel with a true boutique personality. The building has been restored with real vision and you can tell a top designer shaped the look. The style is modern and creative. I respect what the team is trying to build and I appreciate the effort from the staff. They deserve success. One thing I noticed and genuinely respected is that the hotel seems to employ individuals who may have unique challenges or special needs. They showed real effort and commitment in their roles. At times you could see certain tasks were difficult, and when situations got a little tense they seemed to get nervous, so I eased up. They still finished the job and that meant something to me, It meant a lot. It showed heart and it showed that the hotel is giving people opportunities, and I admire that. Just know what you’re walking into. This is not a full‑service, all‑hours operation like you’d find in NYC, Miami, Chicago, San Juan or San Francisco. Room service is not a thing, the restaurant opens later, the bar closes early and while check‑in is simple, it’s not going to be the"

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."

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1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

2. Hilton Columbia Center

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Hotel Trundle

5. Marriott Columbia

6. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

7. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

8. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

11. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

12. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

13. Moxy Columbia Downtown

14. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

15. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

16. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

18. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

19. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

20. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

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Top Downtown Columbia Hotel Reviews

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