The Best Hotels Closest to South Carolina State House in Columbia for 2026

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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 living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

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

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.3 km from South Carolina State House

Theresa

￥24,001

￥26,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

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.

2. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.3 km from South Carolina State House

Thomas

￥16,816

￥18,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a red chair.

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

3. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State House

Bobby

￥18,511

￥20,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.2 km from South Carolina State House

Andrew Thomas

￥15,307

￥17,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop lounge with a city view, including a prominent dome building, at sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

5. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, < 0.1 km from South Carolina State House

mario

￥17,601

￥19,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

6. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from South Carolina State House

Desiree

￥15,530

￥17,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 0.8 km from South Carolina State House

Heather Massey

￥21,739

￥24,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

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

8. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from South Carolina State House

Aidan

￥26,511

￥29,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A breakfast bar with coffee makers, a fruit bowl, and a water dispenser.

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Kelcie

￥17,256

￥19,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

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.

10. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Nicolas

￥24,141

￥27,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

11. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.4 km from South Carolina State House

Thomas

￥21,739

￥24,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from South Carolina State House

maggie

￥15,867

￥17,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

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.

13. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Michelle

￥17,201

￥19,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Keith H.

￥17,880

￥20,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "SCSM".

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.

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

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

The Vista, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Karla

￥18,040

￥22,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, two office chairs, a computer monitor, teal cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a large TV screen.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 0.7 km from South Carolina State House

melvina

￥16,594

￥18,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and benches.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window offering a view.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bright yellow accent wall, and a visible Hilton sign.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and chairs, and a large central pillar.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.7 km from South Carolina State House

david

￥15,307

￥17,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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 pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

18. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.2 km from South Carolina State House

Brian

￥19,810

￥22,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

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.

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.1 km from South Carolina State House

Diane

￥18,534

￥21,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 1.3 km from South Carolina State House

Rebecca

￥15,499

￥17,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare top hotels near South Carolina State House

The Lantern Hotel Columbia The Vista, 0.3 km from South Carolina State House View	Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista The Vista, 0.3 km from South Carolina State House View	Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State House View	Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown The Vista, 1.2 km from South Carolina State House View	Moxy Columbia Downtown Downtown Columbia, < 0.1 km from South Carolina State House View
9.8 Exceptional 221 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 1,250 reviews	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 958 reviews	8.8 Excellent 305 reviews
￥24,001 ￥26,881 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23	￥16,816 ￥18,835 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24	￥18,511 ￥20,733 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	￥15,307 ￥17,144 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	￥17,601 ￥19,713 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16

Top South Carolina State House Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Everything was good"

Moxy Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Hotel was very well located, while clean and modern. The room was very small. The room basically only fit the 2 beds. No closet. And the bathroom was small. But overall it was very nice."

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10/10 Excellent

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

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

8/10 Good

"Coffee situation was dubious. Staff were very nice. Some rooms do not have windows!!!"

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was excellent. Everyone professional and helpful"

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was updated and very clean. Rooms were set up perfectly. Amenities were nice and the staff was very helpful."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Cgh"

Stylish suite DOWNTOWN with FREE parking and a GYM

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place and great location."

Other attractions near South Carolina State House

Trinity Episcopal Church with a cemetery and a fence.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Marvel at the stunning architecture and stained glass and examine the Civil War graves in this remarkable sanctuary in Columbia.

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Columbia Museum of Art

9.0/10 (86 reviews)

Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.

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African American History Monument

You can find out about the history of Columbia when you stop by African American History Monument. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Town Theatre

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Town 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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North Carolina Mutual Building

Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at North Carolina Mutual Building. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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First Baptist Church

7.2/10 (58 reviews)

Find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at First Baptist Church. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Nathaniel J. Frederick House

Learn about the local history of Columbia with a stop at Nathaniel J. Frederick House. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Soda City Market

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Soda City Market during your stay in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carolina State House?

South Carolina State House is located in a historic area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 76 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near South Carolina State House?

Adjacent to South Carolina State House, The Lantern Hotel Columbia 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 choices close by include Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista.

How many hotels can I expect to find near South Carolina State House?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Carolina State House.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carolina State House, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near South Carolina State House.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Carolina State House?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near South Carolina State House, click here.

What can I see and do near South Carolina State House?

Study the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, or South Carolina Military Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include First Baptist Church, Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, and Williams Brice Stadium. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to South Carolina State House?

If you're taking a train to the area, Columbia Station is the closest stop to Downtown Columbia. There might not be many public transit options near South Carolina State House so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for South Carolina State House hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

3. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Moxy Columbia Downtown

6. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Marriott Columbia

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10. Hotel Trundle

11. Hilton Columbia Center

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

13. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

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

16. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

18. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Compare top hotels near South Carolina State House

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Top South Carolina State House Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

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

Stylish suite DOWNTOWN with FREE parking and a GYM

Other attractions near South Carolina State House

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Columbia Museum of Art

African American History Monument

Town Theatre

North Carolina Mutual Building

First Baptist Church

Nathaniel J. Frederick House

Soda City Market

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