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The Lincoln Short North B&B

The Lincoln Short North B&B
3.5 star property
Italian Village, 2.5 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (564)
"An amazing place every time we stay"
United States
Anita
The Lincoln Short North B&B

Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center
3.5 star property
Short North, 2.6 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
"Comfy beds, great location steps away from High St with dining options galore. "
United States
Vito
The price is ¥5,497
¥18,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street
2.5 star property
Short North, 1.8 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Great place to stay, very cool apartment! very convenient location, close to tons of stuff!!"
United States
John or Melissa
The price is ¥5,637
¥16,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
4.0 star property
University District, 2.3 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1323)
"Nice stay, close to campus"
United States
William
The price is ¥18,686
¥22,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
3.0 star property
2.9 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1203)
"Excellent lodgings & serice!"
United States
Gerald
The price is ¥17,849
¥21,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Graduate by Hilton Columbus
4.0 star property
Short North, 2.5 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1014)
"Great location"
United States
Steve
The price is ¥20,414
¥24,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
5.0 star property
Short North, 2.8 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (645)
"The room was spotless and the staff was excellent."
United States
Megan
The price is ¥23,836
¥28,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU
3.0 star property
Grandview Heights, 3.2 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great staff great room great price."
United States
Kathleen
The price is ¥13,841
¥16,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

Olentangy Motor Inn

Olentangy Motor Inn
2.0 star property
Grandview Heights, 3.2 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1341)
"room was very clean, beds were very comfy and not having to get out of the car to check in and out was great"
United States
Robyn
Olentangy Motor Inn

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
4.0 star property
Arena District, 3.1 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (409)
"great!!!"
United States
Andrea
The price is ¥21,763
¥25,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
1.5 star property
1.8 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (257)
"Such a cool stay, I traveled solo for a show and had an extra day off so for the price it was perfect. I was able to do laundry and store my belongings. They also offered bikes for transportation, very nice stay def would stay again!"
United States
Denise
The price is ¥8,341
¥9,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

Aloft Columbus University District

Aloft Columbus University District
3.0 star property
Grandview Heights, 3.2 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (897)
"It was great really clean and rooms felt peaceful. "
United States
Jesse
The price is ¥16,440
¥19,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Aloft Columbus University District

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
2.5 star property
Short North, 3.1 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Staff was super friendly, breakfast had a good selection of goods and really appreciated the tea and coffee available in lobby at all times and the microwave when needing to reheat late night soup! Beds were super comfy "
United States
Michelle
The price is ¥24,344
¥28,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Moxy Columbus Short North

Moxy Columbus Short North
3.0 star property
Short North, 2.5 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (611)
"Staff was so friendly! Our room was unique and cute. It wasn’t as soundproof as I would have expected, but it wasn’t horrible."
United States
Cheryl
The price is ¥18,945
¥22,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Moxy Columbus Short North

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
2.5 star property
0.4 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Clean place, very comfortable bed"
Canada
MARJORY
The price is ¥13,387
¥15,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG
2.5 star property
1.8 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"Very nice and friendly staff."
Canada
Ismail
The price is ¥11,586
¥14,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds
2.0 star property
0.4 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
5.8 out of 10, (1002)
"Very nice, clean room. Friendly helpful staff. Relaxing stay"
Canada
William
The price is ¥11,751
¥13,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU
3.0 star property
Grandview Heights, 3.9 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Everything was as we hoped. Would highly recommend anyone staying there"
United States
Steven
The price is ¥15,344
¥18,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Columbus, 3.3 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1214)
"Clean, friendly staff, good Breakfast "
United States
John
The price is ¥20,353
¥24,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown
4.0 star property
Short North, 3.2 km from Ohio State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1450)
"Great hotel!!"
United States
kevin
The price is ¥24,907
¥29,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
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What's the area like around Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Ohio State Fairgrounds is located in an area of Columbus known for its great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 126 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Adjacent to Ohio State Fairgrounds, Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Another good choice is Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds, located just 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.
How many hotels are there near Ohio State Fairgrounds?
Expedia has 126 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ohio State Fairgrounds.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ohio State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Ohio State Fairgrounds.
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What can I see and do near Ohio State Fairgrounds?
You'll want to browse the collections at Ohio History Center, Columbus Museum of Art, and COSI. Explore landmarks like Palace Theatre, LeVeque Tower, and Ohio Theatre. You can check out the local talent at Newport Music Hall, KEMBA Live!, and Riffe Center Theatre Complex.

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