The Best Hotels Closest to Nationwide Arena in Columbus for 2026

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1. Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Short North, 1 km from Nationwide Arena

Cristina

￥9,861

￥26,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern living room with a sofa, a round mirror, a potted plant, a floor lamp, and a cowhide rug.

2. Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

Victorian Village, 1.9 km from Nationwide Arena

Erin

￥8,080

￥27,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

3. Jungle House Designer Residences – Downtown Columbus

Italian Village, 1.9 km from Nationwide Arena

Keegan

￥10,239

￥30,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

4. Jungle House Premier Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

Italian Village, 1.7 km from Nationwide Arena

Amanda

￥11,378

￥31,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A brick patio with a tree, a chair, and a building in the background.

A living room with a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, a wicker chair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall displaying a scenic road.

A room with a fireplace, a blue cabinet, a television, and artwork on the walls.

A room with a round wooden coffee table, two armchairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

5. The Lincoln Short North B&B

Italian Village, 0.9 km from Nationwide Arena

Darryl

￥22,489

￥28,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A kitchen with white cabinets, a brick accent wall, a gas stove, and various kitchen appliances.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large bed, a skylight, a wooden floor, and a cowhide rug.

A white door, a vase with flowers, a potted plant, and a mirror on a wall.

A wooden staircase leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Jungle House Boutique Lofts – Downtown Columbus & Short North

Victorian Village, 2 km from Nationwide Arena

Cheri

￥4,494

￥20,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A white desk with a glass top, wooden legs, and a chair with a metal frame. There are two potted plants on the desk.

A dining area with a black table, white chairs, a chandelier, and potted plants.

A room with a dining table, chairs, potted plants, and a view of the living area.

7. Jungle House Urban Lofts – Arena District & Short North

Italian Village, 1.3 km from Nationwide Arena

Ismael

￥9,018

￥25,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A neatly made bed with white linens, a small round wooden side table with a remote control, a potted plant, and a gold monkey figurine.

A modern dining area with a brick wall, a wooden dining table, and leather chairs.

A modern living room with a yellow sofa, a wooden floor, a brick wall, and a staircase.

A cozy room with a leather sofa, a small wooden side table with a plant and a book titled 'HOSPITALITY HOSTS,' and a brick wall.

8. Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

Italian Village, 0.8 km from Nationwide Arena

Jasmine

￥5,824

￥21,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A bedroom with a bed, a round mirror, a ceiling fan, a brick wall, a kitchen area, and a wooden floor.

A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a trash bin, a small table with a coffee machine, and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a round mirror, a bed with white bedding, a ceiling fan, and a white refrigerator.

A kitchen with a brick wall, white cabinets, a refrigerator, an oven, and a door.

9. Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Short North, 0.9 km from Nationwide Arena

Aaron

￥6,138

￥15,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door.

A modern kitchen with a brick wall, wooden table, and bench.

A kitchen with green cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a built-in oven.

A modern living room with a vibrant orange sofa, a round mirror, and a staircase with a brick wall.

10. Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

Italian Village, 0.9 km from Nationwide Arena

Melanie

￥9,797

￥26,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with modern appliances, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a television, kitchenette, sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Drury Plaza Hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a clear sky.

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

11. Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus, 0.5 km from Nationwide Arena

Stephanie

￥23,543

￥27,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large bookshelf filled with books.

A cityscape with a river, green park, and modern buildings.

A spacious library with bookshelves, seating areas, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, leather armchairs, a sofa set, and a patterned rug.

12. The Junto

Downtown Columbus, 1.1 km from Nationwide Arena

Luisa

￥28,301

￥38,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

13. Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

Victorian Village, 0.6 km from Nationwide Arena

John

￥7,640

￥18,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it's a Hyatt Place.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A bar area with a counter, stools, a beverage dispenser, and a television.

A restaurant with large windows, brick walls, and outdoor seating.

14. Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

Grandview Heights, 1.8 km from Nationwide Arena

Kevin

￥18,172

￥21,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

15. Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

Victorian Village, 0.8 km from Nationwide Arena

Joel

￥6,741

￥22,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A rooftop bar with a fire feature, tables, and chairs, offering a city view.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the city.

A modern bar area with seating, large windows, and a city view.

A Hilton hotel with a modern glass facade, a convention center, and a well-lit urban street.

16. Hilton Columbus Downtown

Short North, 0.4 km from Nationwide Arena

Chelsie

￥27,211

￥32,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs and tables, under string lights.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A pool area with chairs and tables, a pool with a sign indicating no diving, and large windows with views.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring tall vases of flowers and candles.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU

Grandview Heights, 1.8 km from Nationwide Arena

Cathy

￥25,457

￥30,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a unique cantilevered design, featuring a glass facade and multiple levels.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar in the background, and large windows offering views of the cityscape.

A gray sectional sofa with two pillows, a large window with a cityscape view, and a curtain.

18. Hyatt Regency Columbus

Downtown Columbus, 0.4 km from Nationwide Arena

Todd

￥28,286

￥33,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

19. Jungle House Historic Lofts – German Village

German Village, 2.2 km from Nationwide Arena

Rohan

￥9,528

￥26,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious lobby with marble walls, a central seating area, and a high ceiling with a geometric light fixture.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, decorative lighting, and large windows.

The LeVeque Tower hotel entrance with an American flag, stone facade, and a classic architectural design.

20. Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

Uptown District, 0.9 km from Nationwide Arena

"We absolutely loved our stay at Hotel LeVeque! Our room was beautiful and clean, and the restaurant in the hotel was delicious. We loved the attention to detail, especially the stargazer projector in our room—we actually bought one from the hotel to take home! We also learned about the building’s history and ghost stories on a separate ghost tour, which made staying there even more fun. Would definitely stay again!"

Jamie

￥34,377

￥40,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Nationwide Arena

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center	10.0 Exceptional 83 reviews	View
Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North	10.0 Exceptional 28 reviews	View
Jungle House Designer Residences – Downtown Columbus	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Jungle House Premier Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
The Lincoln Short North B&B	10.0 Exceptional 620 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Nationwide Arena

A bar area with a modern design, featuring a geometric patterned floor, a central bar counter with stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

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

A modern lounge area with sofas, a fireplace, and large windows.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating with blue cushioned chairs, and a tiled floor.

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus

￥24,493

￥32,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus

￥23,543

￥27,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Hyatt Regency Columbus

Downtown Columbus

￥28,286

￥33,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus

￥27,211

￥32,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a large chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, lounge area with seating, and a clock on the wall.

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Downtown Columbus

￥28,207

￥33,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

The Junto

Downtown Columbus

￥28,301

￥38,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A modern waiting area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a small table with newspapers.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, large windows, and a view of the street outside.

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Downtown Columbus

￥16,118

￥19,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a mirror.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and a digital display indicating free Wi-Fi availability.

A lobby with a stone wall, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A vending machine with a Coca-Cola advertisement and an adjacent ice dispenser.

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

Downtown Columbus

￥16,362

￥19,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Top Nationwide Arena Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Its always a very nice place to stay in the middle of Columbus"

Hyatt Regency Columbus

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay at the Sonesta Downtown Columbus! The room was excellent, very clean, and well-maintained. The staff was friendly, helpful, and provided great service throughout our stay. Overall, a great experience, and I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting downtown Columbus!"

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

8/10 Good

"N/a"

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

8/10 Good

"It was a great place to stay if you’re going to do business or lost lands festival!"

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"j"

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and high standard as always"

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We love it here! Came for Halloween. To be here is like home. From the valets. to the front desk to the cleaning staff it's amazing. God love them all! Looking forward to coming back again!"

Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

10/10 Excellent

"Location was great, first off. The place reminded me a lot of my first apartment, which made this stay very nostalgic and cozy. Our walk to Kemba Live was only an 8-minute walk, which was nice even in the light rain. The place was clean and had a lot of room and amenities. I would definitely recommend this place and company to others. We will definitely be looking to stay here again if we are in the area!"

Other attractions near Nationwide Arena

A large stone archway with columns, surrounded by modern buildings.

McFerson Commons

McFerson Commons is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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North Market

9.2/10 (368 reviews)

During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at North Market. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

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A baseball stadium with empty seats, surrounded by urban buildings including a power pavilion and a gas station.

Huntington Park

6.4/10 (7 reviews)

Catch an event at Huntington Park during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A modern architectural structure with a glass railing and geometric patterns.

Greater Columbus Convention Center

8.8/10 (2,325 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention center in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbus Union Station Arch

Learn about the local history of Columbus when you spend time at Columbus Union Station Arch. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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KEMBA Live!

You can get tickets for a performance at KEMBA Live! during your stay in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Columbus Children's Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Columbus Children's Theatre during your trip to Columbus. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue

You can find out about the history of Columbus with a stop at Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Nationwide Arena?

Nationwide Arena is located in an area of Columbus known for its array of dining options, sporting events, and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 286 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Nationwide Arena?

Adjacent to Nationwide Arena, Hyatt Regency Columbus is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square and Hilton Columbus Downtown.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Nationwide Arena?

Expedia has 286 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Nationwide Arena.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Nationwide Arena, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Nationwide Arena.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Nationwide Arena?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Nationwide Arena, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Nationwide Arena?

COSI, Columbus Museum of Art, and Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like Palace Theatre, LeVeque Tower, and Ohio Theatre. You can watch performances at KEMBA Live!, Riffe Center Theatre Complex, and Southern Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Nationwide Arena hotels

1. Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

2. Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

3. Jungle House Designer Residences – Downtown Columbus

4. Jungle House Premier Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

5. The Lincoln Short North B&B

6. Jungle House Boutique Lofts – Downtown Columbus & Short North

7. Jungle House Urban Lofts – Arena District & Short North

8. Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

9. Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

10. Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

11. Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

12. The Junto

13. Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

14. Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

15. Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

16. Hilton Columbus Downtown

17. Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU

18. Hyatt Regency Columbus

19. Jungle House Historic Lofts – German Village

20. Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

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Hotels recommended for families near Nationwide Arena

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

The Junto

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

Top Nationwide Arena Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Hyatt Regency Columbus

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

Other attractions near Nationwide Arena

McFerson Commons

North Market

Huntington Park

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Columbus Union Station Arch

KEMBA Live!

Columbus Children's Theatre

Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue

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