The Best Hotels Closest to Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds in Columbus for 2026

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

Short North, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Cristina

￥5,548

￥21,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A bedroom with a bed, a green plant, a bottle, and a blanket.

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

A dining area with a wooden table and leather chairs, a black staircase, and potted plants.

A wicker chair with a cushion and throw blanket, a black wall, and a potted plant.

2. Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

Italian Village, 2.7 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Jasmine

￥6,283

￥22,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A dining area with round glass tables and wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view into the dining room.

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

3. The Lincoln Short North B&B

Italian Village, 2.5 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Joseph

￥23,812

￥30,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining area with a table, chairs, and a potted plant.

A living room with a sofa, a chair, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a potted plant, and a decorative item on the floor.

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

Victorian Village, 2.4 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Erin

￥7,749

￥27,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

Italian Village, 1.8 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Makiah

￥15,775

￥36,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A kitchen with a double sink, a ceiling fan, a brick wall, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large bed with white bedding, a wooden floor, a window with blinds, and a bedside lamp.

A dining area with a table set for two, a staircase with wooden balusters, and a brick fireplace.

A room with a large mirror, a decorative elephant figurine, and potted plants on a dark console unit.

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

Victorian Village, 2.1 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Elizabeth

￥4,865

￥20,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A coffee station with a coffee maker, a sign, and two containers labeled 'Local House Coffee' and 'Local Lucky Coffee' on a wooden table.

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

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

Short North, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Taylor

￥6,786

￥15,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a potted plant.

A kitchen with dark cabinetry, a stove, and a potted plant.

A small, clean room with a white table, a chair, a plant, and a basket.

A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

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

Italian Village, 2.3 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Ismael

￥9,676

￥26,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A corner with a brick wall, a table, a chair, and a potted plant.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a hanging macrame decoration, a wooden door, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a green sofa, wooden flooring, a brick wall, and a kitchen area with white cabinets.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a brick wall, and a bar area with stools.

9. Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

Short North, 1.8 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Rachel

￥7,219

￥17,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bathroom with two round mirrors, an orange vanity, a white sink, and a door leading to another room.

A mirror reflecting a room with a brick wall, a white radiator, a green plant, and a white baby crib.

A room with a hanging chair, potted plants, and a window with blinds.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a staircase, and a plant.

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

Italian Village, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Melanie

￥6,283

￥22,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor seating area, a brick facade, and a landscaped garden.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a bar area.

A spacious indoor dining area with round tables, chairs, and string lights.

11. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

University District, 2.3 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Isreal

￥20,684

￥24,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, a grill, and a round table with chairs.

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'HYATT house' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, with large windows providing natural light.

12. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

2.9 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Jeremiah

￥21,233

￥25,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A restaurant with multiple tables, hanging brass instruments, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a sofa set, and a patterned rug.

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

A hotel with a 'Graduate' sign, large windows, and a modern facade.

13. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Short North, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Ashley

￥28,969

￥34,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

An outdoor patio with stone seating, a fire pit, and a water feature.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard chair, a no diving sign, and a no lifeguard on duty sign.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a bed with white bedding, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

14. SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

Grandview Heights, 3.2 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Logan

￥17,043

￥20,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, modern furniture, and a glass wall leading to an outdoor area.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent archway.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a wine rack in the background, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

15. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Short North, 2.8 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Beau

￥26,952

￥32,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hot tub under a wooden gazebo with a bench and a trash bin nearby.

A two-story house with a red facade, white trim, and a front porch. There are two American flags on the left side of the porch.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a dining table and chairs.

A room with a foosball table, a sofa, a chair, and a bar area with stools.

16. The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

1.8 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

fougere

￥10,246

￥12,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A mural with coffee-related illustrations and text, including "Latte," "Mocha," and "Buckeye."

A pumpkin-themed beverage cup with a red straw, labeled "Happy Pumpkin Season," on a countertop with blurred bottles in the background.

A building with a sign reading "Crimson Cup Coffee Drive Thru" and a sign indicating a coffee drive-thru service.

A compact room with a bed, a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

17. Olentangy Motor Inn

Grandview Heights, 3.2 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Patricia

￥16,278

￥19,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A rooftop bar with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a view of the city.

The exterior of AC Hotel Columbus with a brick facade, large glass entrance, and a tree in the foreground.

A modern bar area with high stools, a wooden bar counter, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

18. AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Arena District, 3.1 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Noel

￥28,589

￥34,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A brick building with large windows and a sidewalk lined with potted plants.

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.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Short North, 3.1 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Alejandro

￥28,727

￥33,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

An outdoor patio with modern furniture, a fireplace, and string lights.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, luggage storage, and a check-in counter.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, metal-framed chairs, a central coffee table, and a brick sculpture.

A modern lounge area with a central round table, seating, and a bookshelf.

20. Moxy Columbus Short North

Short North, 2.5 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Ashley

￥25,338

￥29,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center	10.0 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites	10.0 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
The Lincoln Short North B&B	10.0 Exceptional 617 reviews	View
Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North	10.0 Exceptional 27 reviews	View
Jungle House Premier Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View

Top Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great service, clean and great pool and hot tub. The free drinks with free dinner were great."

Hyatt Regency Columbus

8/10 Good

"Self parking is very far, odd stains on the wall, housekeeping tried to enter our room at 10am. Otherwise front staff was all incredible!!! Room smelled lovely. Clean overall. Great views."

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

8/10 Good

"Always great to stay at The Graduate. Love the location in the middle of Short North! Pretty disappointed in our room’s view of the HVAC system this time. Literally no other view than ductwork. The front staff was nice and valet’s work hard! Don’t count on the attached Homage bar for food. They have a breakfast but not very organized and not part of the hotel. The room was clean and pretty quiet. They are heavy doors so I am always pleasantly surprised we don’t hear more slamming."

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

8/10 Good

"Vintage. That’s the word used today to convey old but still gold. The place is definitely old but tbh I stayed at the Tru by the airport the night before and the only difference in favor of Tru was that it’s a newer facility. And its breakfast was, meh. The comfort here had a pretty good breakfast with more options than the average hotel. Once you get past that it’s dated or that there might be a homeless person passing through you’ll see that it’s actually a very cost effective option. Ran into a lot of OSU fans last night so it’s not just for people that are attending Congress down the street. Good cost effective option."

Hilton Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed the rooftop patio."

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff. Relax environment. Clean rooms"

English Court Barcade: OSU home in Weinland Park/Short North

10/10 Excellent

"It was cool and different. The only thing that stunk was the dog next door never stopped barking. But it's not the property owners fault. Other than that fun place to stay."

★★ The Red Lion ★★. OSU British Pubcade Castle

10/10 Excellent

"House was what we needed. Quite a unique place."

Newly Renovated(D) OSU/Central ❤Near EVERYTHING!

10/10 Excellent

"Host communicated very well, there was no issues with checking in or the stay 10/10 would recommend"

Other attractions near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

A soccer field with players in yellow and green uniforms, spectators in the stands, and a goalpost.

Historic Crew Stadium

8.0/10 (763 reviews)

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Wexner Center for the Arts

10.0/10 (7 reviews)

Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University.

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Natural Resources Park

After visiting Natural Resources Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

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Ohio History Center

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ohio History Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Newport Music Hall

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Newport Music Hall during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.

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Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum during your travels in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Jazz Arts Group

You can get tickets for a performance at Jazz Arts Group 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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Progressive Field

Catch an event at Progressive Field during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

Ohio Expo Center & 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 122 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

Adjacent to Ohio Expo Center & 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 Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 122 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ohio Expo Center & 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 Expo Center & State Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

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What can I see and do near Ohio Expo Center & 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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Our top choices for Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds hotels

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

2. Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

3. The Lincoln Short North B&B

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

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

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

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

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

9. Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

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

11. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

12. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

13. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

14. SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

15. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

16. The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

17. Olentangy Motor Inn

18. AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

20. Moxy Columbus Short North

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Top Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Hyatt Regency Columbus

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

Hilton Columbus Downtown

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

English Court Barcade: OSU home in Weinland Park/Short North

★★ The Red Lion ★★. OSU British Pubcade Castle

Newly Renovated(D) OSU/Central ❤Near EVERYTHING!

Other attractions near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Historic Crew Stadium

Wexner Center for the Arts

Natural Resources Park

Ohio History Center

Newport Music Hall

Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

Jazz Arts Group

Progressive Field

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