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

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

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

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Brian

￥19,398

￥21,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Laurel

￥14,989

￥16,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Kiera

￥14,989

￥17,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

4. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Mingkang

￥20,584

￥23,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

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

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

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robert

￥18,802

￥21,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

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

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

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Karla

￥18,740

￥23,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

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

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

James

￥20,760

￥23,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

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.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Tameka

￥15,975

￥17,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

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

9. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robertson

￥17,508

￥19,959 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 spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and artwork on the walls.

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

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

1.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Charlotte

￥16,249

￥18,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A reception area with green walls, wooden chairs, a counter with coffee machines, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a white countertop.

11. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

0.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Judy

￥13,132

￥14,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with two single beds, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted artwork, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and benches.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture, including two chairs and a sofa, surrounded by lush greenery.

12. Columbia Duet Unit B

2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

￥23,383

￥125,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a lamp. There is a plant on a shelf and a TV mounted on the wall.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a window with blinds.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a TV, and a door.

13. Columbia Duet - 2 Units

2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

￥46,493

￥214,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

14. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Cheryl

￥11,060

￥12,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

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

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

15. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Anthony

￥22,066

￥24,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

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

16. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Kevin

￥25,576

￥28,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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.

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

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

9.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

LISA

￥16,249

￥18,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

11.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Carlos

￥13,579

￥15,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, table, and chairs. There is a bed in the adjacent room.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

12.3 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Tracey

￥21,057

￥23,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

20. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 3.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Monique

￥20,108

￥22,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 157 157 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 898 898 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone	9.2 1107 1,107 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG	9.2 1001 1,001 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	9.0 883 883 reviews	View

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"Well located with very friendly staff"

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great!!!"

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

8/10 Good

"Stay here from time to time when visiting my USC student. Convenient location, on site parking, love having a drink downstairs at the bar and breakfast is good. Rooms are nice and clean. Outside traffic noise can be loud, but it’s the city. We always travel with a fan to drown out noise."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Location is awesome- lack of parking was a concern as we had to park in a dark area off property and walk late at night. Three single women on a girls trip. Breakfast was wonderful. Will definitely be back."

Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic! Went for Fort Jackson graduation and were very pleased with everything. They were very responsive to any needs and had lots of amenities… like FULL bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash! So thoughtful! We had lots of room to spend time with our soldier! Thank you so much."

Quiet Corner Unit with Deck Overlooking the Saluda River

10/10 Excellent

"My family enjoyed the community pool. The unit was located near Riverbanks Zoo and Downtown Columbia."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great property! Very convenient for my 5 day stay. Breakfast good staff friendly and most helpful."

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

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

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 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 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. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

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

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

9. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

11. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

12. Columbia Duet Unit B

13. Columbia Duet - 2 Units

14. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

15. Hotel Trundle

16. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

20. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

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Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

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

Quiet Corner Unit with Deck Overlooking the Saluda River

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

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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