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

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

Brian

￥19,810

￥22,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

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

Andrew Thomas

￥15,307

￥17,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 cafe with a central display of snacks and beverages, a seating area with sofas, and a ceiling with unique lighting fixtures.

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

Kim

￥15,307

￥17,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

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

4. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Mingkang

￥20,393

￥22,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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.

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Michelle

￥17,201

￥19,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

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

A coffee station with a coffee machine, fruit baskets, and a refrigerator with yogurt containers.

A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

6. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robertson

￥16,051

￥18,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Diane

￥18,534

￥21,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

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

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

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Karla

￥18,040

￥22,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

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.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Rebecca

￥15,499

￥17,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

1.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Charlotte

￥14,716

￥16,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

A wooden deck with picnic tables and a covered pavilion.

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

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

11. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

0.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Judy

￥13,411

￥15,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, and a large island.

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

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

12. Columbia Duet Unit B

2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

￥29,321

￥134,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, fireplace, TV, and a dining area in the background.

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

￥50,029

￥221,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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

Willie

￥10,165

￥11,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

15. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Theresa

￥24,001

￥26,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

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

16. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Nicolas

￥24,141

￥27,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 beverage kiosk with shelves stocked with various snacks and drinks, a chalkboard with writing, and a large circular sign with the word 'TREATS'.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, air conditioning unit, and a window with a view of trees.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

9.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Jean

￥19,166

￥21,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

11.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Leslie

￥17,119

￥19,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

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

19. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Mary

￥20,194

￥27,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

Thomas

￥16,816

￥18,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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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 165 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 958 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone	9.2 Wonderful 1,146 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 895 reviews	View

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great trip! The staff is always friendly, I stay here on business trips when I am working with the zoo. Great place to stay."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Everything was good"

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fantastic and the gentleman that signed us in was phenomenal and. Courteous."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Hospitality"

Stylish Updated Retreat Overlooking the Saluda River

10/10 Excellent

"Great alternative to a hotel in downtown Columbia. We (my wife, two daughters and I) were attending a swim meet in Columbia for a weekend. This condo was conveniently located to downtown, about a 10 minute drive. Provided significantly more space than a hotel room. The condo complex was quiet. Very clean and had comfortable beds. We would recommend."

Quiet Corner Unit with Deck Overlooking the Saluda River

10/10 Excellent

"We were so happy to stay here. The whole process was so easy and the condo was so comfortable and close to the university and river walk. Steve answered any questions right away. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip!"

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

8/10 Good

"It is a beautiful home! Location was perfect for our trip! It was very clean just a bit dusty. The furniture could use some updating and the two TV's both had issues switching channels and turning off by itself. Otherwise, it was a 5 Star Stay!"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Good breakfast"

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 Town Theatre 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. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

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. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

16. Hotel Trundle

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

19. The 1425 Inn

20. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

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Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

Stylish Updated Retreat Overlooking the Saluda River

Quiet Corner Unit with Deck Overlooking the Saluda River

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

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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