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 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.

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Brian

￥19,975

￥22,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Andrew Thomas

￥15,435

￥17,287 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 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.

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

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Kim

￥15,418

￥17,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

￥22,620

￥25,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

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

Robert

￥20,011

￥22,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern interior with a reception desk, a bench, and a wall with a bulletin board.

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

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

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

6. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robertson

￥18,009

￥20,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

James

￥20,011

￥22,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Karla

￥18,012

￥22,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Tameka

￥15,500

￥17,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

￥15,418

￥17,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 wooden deck with picnic tables and a covered pavilion.

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

￥13,507

￥15,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

12. Columbia Duet Unit B

2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

￥30,390

￥136,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

13. Columbia Duet - 2 Units

2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

￥50,219

￥223,410 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 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.

14. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Willie

￥10,238

￥11,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

15. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Theresa

￥24,885

￥27,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

16. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Nicolas

￥22,722

￥25,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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 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

Jean

￥18,773

￥20,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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

￥15,173

￥16,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

12.3 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Tracey

￥21,659

￥24,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

20. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Mary

￥18,592

￥25,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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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 161 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 940 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone	9.2 Wonderful 1,126 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 892 reviews	View

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

8/10 Good

"The Staff makes up for the other issues. I rented a room for my elderly uncle while he waits for housing and they have went above and beyond; they listen and answer all questions."

LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for a quick visit to Columbia. Staff couldn’t have been friendlier. Bed was so comfy."

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

10/10 Excellent

"As advertised. No complaints. Would stay here again."

Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Close enough to downtown without being right in the middle of it."

Quiet Corner Unit with Deck Overlooking the Saluda River

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, convenient location. We especially enjoyed the pool. Owner communicated every detail so well, we had no questions at all during our stay. Would definitely stay again."

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!"

★ Good Vibes Ranch ★ Walk to Zoo | Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay West Side | 2 BR | Minutes from Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Thanks again! "

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?

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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. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

20. The 1425 Inn

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Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

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

Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Quiet Corner Unit with Deck Overlooking the Saluda River

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

★ Good Vibes Ranch ★ Walk to Zoo | Pet Friendly

Stay West Side | 2 BR | Minutes from Downtown

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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