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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

TIMOTHY

￥20,178

￥22,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Jason

￥15,633

￥17,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, hanging chairs, and a table with chairs.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST".

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Kiera

￥15,633

￥17,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

4. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robert

￥20,291

￥22,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Vivian

￥22,954

￥26,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

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

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Andrea

￥18,905

￥23,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Tameka

￥16,618

￥18,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A delivery drop area with a wooden shelf holding bags and a locker area with numbered lockers.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

8. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robertson

￥18,261

￥20,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A modern, well-lit room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a TV on a wooden stand.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a chair, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a tiled floor.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

1.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Ryan

￥16,903

￥19,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A two-story motel with a parking lot, a blue car, and a tree in the foreground.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies on the upper floors, and a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

10. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Cheryl

￥11,391

￥12,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

11. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robert

￥22,954

￥25,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

12. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Adolph

￥23,791

￥26,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A modern kitchen area with a long counter, various food items, and a chalkboard with food-related drawings.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Palmetto State" sign, a wooden accent wall, a minibar, and a digital kiosk.

A snack and sundries section with wooden shelves stocked with various snacks and beverages, and a wall mural with a circular design.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

9.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Alan

￥16,947

￥18,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a white countertop, and various kitchen appliances.

A modern reception area with a large digital display, a counter, and vending machines.

A hotel room with a modern design, featuring a large bed, a desk, and a seating area with a tray table.

14. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

11.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Rachel

￥15,367

￥17,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

15. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

josh

￥20,624

￥27,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by yellow chairs and red umbrellas.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a kitchen area with shelves and a TV.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

12.3 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Tracey

￥21,962

￥24,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

17. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 4.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Donna

￥21,808

￥24,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

18. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 3.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Monique

￥22,373

￥25,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a brown sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.

19. Residence Inn Columbia West/Lexington

4.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Emma

￥19,706

￥21,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a circular fire pit, and umbrellas.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator.

A hotel with outdoor pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

20. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

4.3 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

mario

￥20,507

￥22,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 153 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 870 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone	9.2 Wonderful 1,097 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 879 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay. I’ll definitely rebook without a doubt!"

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"LISA at the front desk is truly a STAR. Her warm and welcoming personality immediately made my Mother and Myself feel at home. We’ll definitely be returning to Tru by Hilton, Greystone Properties. Thank you, Judy Rouse"

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel in good location"

Quiet Corner Unit with Deck Overlooking the Saluda River

10/10 Excellent

"THIS WAS A NEAT PLACE TO STAY. LOVED THE SCREENED IN BACK PORCH AND WALK TO THE RIVER. PLACE WELL STALKED. CUTE DECOR!!!!"

Spacious 4-bed home with king suites, near Riverbanks Zoo and downtown Columbia.

10/10 Excellent

"This property was exactly as advertised and a great value. The amount of space with 3 bathrooms was great for everyone getting ready to leave in the morning. In addition messaging with the owner was responded to almost immediately each time. We will definitely look to book this house again for our next visit!"

LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay"

★ Good Vibes Ranch ★ Walk to Zoo | Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, safe neighborhood and only a few miles from USC."

Stylish Updated Retreat Overlooking the Saluda River

10/10 Excellent

"This place was immaculately decorated, in a quiet part of town about 15 minutes from the university. The pool was great, and i spent evenings on the balcony listening to the owls. We had a wonderful time and will absolutely look to return if and when we come back to the area."

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.

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Columbia Marionette Theater

6.0/10 (5 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Columbia Marionette Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Workshop Theatre

Enjoy a show at Workshop Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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West Columbia Riverwalk

8.2/10 (126 reviews)

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

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Richard Samuel Roberts House

You can learn about the history of Columbia with a visit to Richard Samuel Roberts House. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Governor's Mansion

6.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Columbia when you stop by Governor's Mansion. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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South Carolina State Museum

8.8/10 (110 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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EdVenture Children's Museum

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit EdVenture Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. 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 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 10 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 10 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. South Carolina State House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, and Williams Brice Stadium are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Columbia Marionette Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

4. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

10. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

11. Hotel Trundle

12. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

14. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

15. The 1425 Inn

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

17. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

18. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

19. Residence Inn Columbia West/Lexington

20. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

Compare popular hotels close to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Quiet Corner Unit with Deck Overlooking the Saluda River

Spacious 4-bed home with king suites, near Riverbanks Zoo and downtown Columbia.

LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

★ Good Vibes Ranch ★ Walk to Zoo | Pet Friendly

Stylish Updated Retreat Overlooking the Saluda River

Other attractions near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

Columbia Marionette Theater

Workshop Theatre

West Columbia Riverwalk

Richard Samuel Roberts House

Governor's Mansion

South Carolina State Museum

EdVenture Children's Museum

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