The Best Hotels Closest to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden hotels

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

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Brian

￥20,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Jennifer

￥17,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Ken

￥17,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

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

4. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Mingkang

￥22,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a grill.

5. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robertson

￥18,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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

6. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Glenda

￥19,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

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

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Loni

￥20,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Diane

￥21,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

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

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Shantell

￥17,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

1.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Charlotte

￥20,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

11. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

0.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Judy

￥14,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and a QR code on the floor.

12. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Willie

￥11,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

13. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Nichole

￥24,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

14. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Michale

￥27,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

15. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 3.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Thomas

￥19,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a covered area with lights.

16. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

11.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Leslie

￥17,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

17. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 4.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Virginia

￥21,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

An outdoor patio with yellow chairs and tables, a pergola with string lights, and a stone wall.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

12.3 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Karen Kay

￥24,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted above.

19. Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd.

St. Andrews, 10 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robert

￥17,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

An outdoor patio with a brick barbecue, wicker furniture, and string lights.

20. Residence Inn Columbia West/Lexington

4.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Bruce E

￥19,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 982 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,165 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 15 reviews	View

Other attractions near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

8.4/10 (65 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Riverbanks Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in West Columbia. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its bars.

See properties

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Downtown Columbia

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia

10/10 Excellent

I needed a place to stay close by to the hospital while my husband had surgery, but wanted a warm comfortable place. The place was just what I needed. Shanna was warm and welcoming, and couldn't have done more to make my stay a good one. I felt very much at home. The inn was beautifully decorated and well kept. Breakfast was excellent and there were snacks available at all times, a plus after a long day at the hospital. I would highly recommend this place.

Phoebe A

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

10/10 Excellent

Hynrie Emerlou

A modern dining area with multiple seating options, including tables and booths, and large windows providing a view of the outdoors.

Springhill Suites By Marriott Columbia North

Columbia

10/10 Excellent

Terrica

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Downtown Columbia

10/10 Excellent

Carla

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large screen wall.

Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

Lexington

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Downtown Columbia

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia

10/10 Excellent

We have a child at the university and stayed here for a weekend visit. I had never been, but my husband had stayed years ago for a swim meet. He insisted I book here, though I wanted to stay at the Hilton. I was so pleasantly surprised when I arrived at the Staybridge! The staff was super friendly, and exceptionally efficient. The room was very spacious, and the little kitchen was perfect! The included breakfast was also excellent. I will stay here every visit to Columbia!

Karen

LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

Columbia

10/10 Excellent

I enjoyed my stay at your hotel. It was clean and accommodating. Tamika was very helpful answering all my questions when I arrived. She greeted me upon arrival with enthusiasm and with great respect. There were others there who also made my stay enjoyable especially on Halloween Alex & Erica. I world certainly stay there again. Hotel was clean through and through. Shout out to the cleaning crew as well. Thanks

lisa

Residence Inn Columbia West/Lexington

West Columbia

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

Columbia

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

Columbia

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

A hotel with a modern exterior, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit outdoor area with palm trees and a landscaped garden.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington by IHG

Downtown Lexington

10/10 Excellent

Warning: I’ll be naming names in this review. To say that I was impressed is the understatement of the year! I am every hotels worst nightmare when it comes to my level of pickiness as a guest because I check everywhere. Well, this hotel beat me to the punch! Room 113 was so clean that we booked a second night just to extend our stay there. Sindy was responsible for cleaning my room so I found her and asked how she got it so clean. When she told me the entire cleaning staff uses black...

Jacqueline

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Other good choices close by include Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126 and LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone.

How many hotels will I find near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, click here.

What can I see and do near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

You'll want to browse the collections at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, and South Carolina Military Museum. First Baptist Church, South Carolina State House, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Columbia Vacations
Standard Link for Columbia Vacations

Pinewood Vacation Rentals
Standard Link for Pinewood Vacation Rentals

Find hotels near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia from ￥15,488

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden hotels

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

4. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

5. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

6. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

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

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

11. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

12. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

13. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

14. Hotel Trundle

15. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

16. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

17. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

19. Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd.

20. Residence Inn Columbia West/Lexington

Compare popular hotels close to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Other attractions near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

What's the best hotel to stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

How many hotels will I find near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, will I receive a refund?

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

What can I see and do near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

Explore a world of travel with Expedia