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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Jungle House Designer Residences – Downtown Columbus

Jungle House Designer Residences – Downtown Columbus

3.5 star property
Italian Village, 1.6 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"The house was great, and the customer service was very friendly."
China
faxing
The price is ￥8,848
￥28,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Jungle House Designer Residences – Downtown Columbus
BBQ/picnic area
Jungle House Urban Lofts – Arena District & Short North

Jungle House Urban Lofts – Arena District & Short North

4.5 star property
Italian Village, 2.3 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"Just a nice place in general."
United States
Jason
Jungle House Urban Lofts – Arena District & Short North
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
50 Lincoln Short North B&B

50 Lincoln Short North B&B

3.5 star property
Italian Village, 2.5 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (563)
"An amazing place every time we stay"
United States
Anita
50 Lincoln Short North B&B
55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu
Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

3.5 star property
Italian Village, 2.7 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"Clean, located perfectly "
United States
Meital
The price is ￥5,863
￥18,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Jungle House Boutique Lofts – Downtown Columbus & Short North

Jungle House Boutique Lofts – Downtown Columbus & Short North

3.5 star property
Victorian Village, 2.1 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"had a great stay!"
United States
Rileigh
The price is ￥5,863
￥18,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Jungle House Boutique Lofts – Downtown Columbus & Short North
In-room dining
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

3.5 star property
Short North, 2.6 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (24)
"Comfy beds, Incredible location steps away from excellent dining options. "
United States
Vito
The price is ￥6,502
￥19,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

5.0 star property
Victorian Village, 3.2 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
"Had a great time! "
United States
Kiana
The price is ￥6,013
￥16,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North
Interior
Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

5.0 star property
Victorian Village, 3.1 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"The property had a unique vibe and was very spacious and comfortable. We would stay here again for sure!"
United States
Charles
Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North
Design House | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu
The Parkside by Jungle House – Short North Boutique Suites

The Parkside by Jungle House – Short North Boutique Suites

5.0 star property
Victorian Village, 3.1 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"We enjoyed our stay!! Would definitely recommend. "
United States
Mary
The price is ￥6,669
￥19,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
The Parkside by Jungle House – Short North Boutique Suites
Exterior
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

4.0 star property
University District, 2.3 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1299)
"Wonderful staff and accommodations "
United States
Olga
The price is ￥18,431
￥21,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Ballroom
Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

4.0 star property
Short North, 2.5 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1019)
"Great location "
United States
carla
The price is ￥18,624
￥21,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Restaurant
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

3.0 star property
2.9 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1182)
"Staff was exceptional and our room was perfect! "
United States
Paula
The price is ￥17,367
￥20,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
View from property
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

3.0 star property
Grandview Heights, 3.2 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1023)
"Great place!"
United States
Lane
The price is ￥12,611
￥14,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU
55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

5.0 star property
Italian Village, 2.6 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
"Very cute space!"
United States
Austin
The price is ￥6,669
￥22,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center
Bar (on property)
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

5.0 star property
Short North, 2.8 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (636)
"Decent hotel to stay! "
United States
Sanjiv
The price is ￥22,581
￥26,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu
Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

3.5 star property
Victorian Village, 2.4 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"I stayed at this rental for the weekend to watch Ohio State football game. The place was in a great neighborhood close to the college and lots of entertainment. The rental was asleep up to 12 people, but it only has one full bath so keep that in mind. I will definitely stay there again."
United States
enrico
The price is ￥6,290
￥25,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North
Outdoor spa tub
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

1.5 star property
Old North Columbus, 1.8 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (253)
"Such a cool stay, I traveled solo for a show and had an extra day off so for the price it was perfect. I was able to do laundry and store my belongings. They also offered bikes for transportation, very nice stay def would stay again!"
United States
Denise
The price is ￥6,418
￥7,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
Exterior
Olentangy Motor Inn

Olentangy Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Grandview Heights, 3.2 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1320)
"Great place to stay. "
United States
Michelle
Olentangy Motor Inn
Rooftop terrace
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

4.0 star property
Arena District, 3.1 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (402)
"Room was very nice and spacious. "
United States
Ricky
The price is ￥21,772
￥25,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Exterior
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

2.5 star property
Short North, 3.1 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"Clean room, great from desk staff"
Canada
OLIVER
The price is ￥18,991
￥22,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
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Top Ohio State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Great place very quiet. Very nice walk to the Nationwide Arena. The Vine+Forge had great staff they were very efficient! Would definitely recommend this hotel!"
Amy 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Hotels near other Ohio State Fairgrounds attractions

Entry from 17th ave to the fairgrounds
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Ohio Expo Center and State Fair

4.4/5 (312 reviews)
Enjoy a stop at Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, an entertaining place to visit in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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Historic Crew Stadium

4.0/5 (559 reviews)
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. 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 Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Ohio State Fairgrounds is located in an area of Columbus known for its great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 125 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Adjacent to Ohio State Fairgrounds, Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Another good choice is Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds, located just 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.
How many hotels are there near Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Expedia has 125 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ohio State Fairgrounds.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ohio State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Ohio State Fairgrounds.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ohio State Fairgrounds?
To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Ohio State Fairgrounds, click here.
What can I see and do near Ohio State Fairgrounds?
You'll want to browse the collections at Ohio History Center, Columbus Museum of Art, and COSI. Explore landmarks like Palace Theatre, LeVeque Tower, and Ohio Theatre. You can check out the local talent at Newport Music Hall, KEMBA Live!, and Riffe Center Theatre Complex.

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