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

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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.

1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.3 km from South Carolina State House

Monique

￥22,661

￥25,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

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.

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

2. The Lantern Columbia

The Vista, 0.3 km from South Carolina State House

Adolph

￥25,214

￥28,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

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

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

3. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State House

Kathleen lusardi

￥18,250

￥20,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

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

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

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

4. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, < 0.1 km from South Carolina State House

Brenda

￥20,610

￥23,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.2 km from South Carolina State House

Jason

￥15,622

￥17,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

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

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

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 0.8 km from South Carolina State House

Nicholas

￥21,750

￥24,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.

A self-service food display with various snacks, beverages, and prepared dishes.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a large wall art piece.

A modern hotel lobby with a brick accent wall, a sofa with colorful cushions, a table with a lamp, and a reception desk in the background.

7. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Katherine

￥21,636

￥24,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

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

8. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from South Carolina State House

william

￥18,250

￥20,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

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

9. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from South Carolina State House

Lisa

￥25,454

￥28,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

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.

10. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.4 km from South Carolina State House

Karen

￥22,185

￥24,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

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.

11. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Robert

￥27,055

￥30,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

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

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from South Carolina State House

Stacy

￥18,915

￥21,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

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.

13. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Robert

￥18,915

￥21,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

Mary

￥17,296

￥19,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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.

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

15. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 0.7 km from South Carolina State House

Amy

￥15,622

￥17,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

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

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.1 km from South Carolina State House

Vivian

￥21,636

￥24,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

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

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

The Vista, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Danielle

￥18,410

￥23,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 1.3 km from South Carolina State House

Tameka

￥16,425

￥18,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

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

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.7 km from South Carolina State House

Rocsuniete

￥18,247

￥20,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.2 km from South Carolina State House

TIMOTHY

￥20,216

￥22,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State House

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Lantern Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 176 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 153 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 278 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 865 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State House Hotel Reviews

The Lantern Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I recently stayed at The Lantern in Columbia, SC, and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. From the convenient valet service to the comfortable room and excellent location, the hotel exceeded our expectations. We arrived late Thursday afternoon and were able to pull directly up to valet parking. The service was especially convenient, with a text allowing us to track our vehicle and conveniently provide a tip. Check-in was equally seamless and took only a few minutes. Our room was cozy, exceptionally clean, and comfortable. One small detail we especially appreciated was the bathroom door—a real, solid door that actually provided privacy! After several recent hotel stays with barn-style or partially transparent doors, this was a welcome change. Just outside our room was a coffee station with a distilled-water fountain for refilling the room’s water carafe, along with small bags of ice in freezer drawers. These thoughtful touches were very convenient. We also enjoyed the bar at Ladder 13. The staff were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, and breakfast offered an excellent selection with food that did not disappoint. The location was another highlight. After our niece’s Army graduation at Fort Jackson, we left our vehicle with valet parking and explored the neighborhood on foot, enjoying great coffee at a nearby boutique shop and sharing oysters at a restaurant just up the street. Overall, we had a wonderful stay."

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, customer friendly staff, safe area, restaurant options within walking distance, downtown Columbia and ample on site parking."

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8/10 Good

"We only stayed for one night. The decor is incredibly cute, blending various colors and patterns. The room size was sufficient. Bathroom was small, but efficient. Where it fell short was the staff wasn’t very engaging. I texted w them w/o very clear answers or responses. We were here for a university tour and the hotel is right on campus, yet the staff didn’t seem to know where the main visitor center was. At check in, I had to ask for a map of the area / campus."

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the ease of getting there - the on-site parking - the buffet breakfast and the amazing location. Room was clean. Would love a nite-light in the bathroom - room was totally dark with lights off and bathroom across the room from the bed and door to bath was glass so light shines thru during the night. Aside from that, just loved everything the hotel and staff had to offer - would totally stay there again."

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this hotel."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Miss Shirley handles the breakfast area! She is the best. Always smiling and very helpful. A true asset to this Hotel!"

Other attractions near South Carolina State House

A historic church with a tall tower and arched windows.

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 77 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, Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices close by include Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC and Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista.

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

Expedia has 77 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 Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, Williams Brice Stadium, and First Baptist Church. 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. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

2. The Lantern Columbia

3. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

4. Moxy Columbia Downtown

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

7. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

8. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

9. Marriott Columbia

10. Hilton Columbia Center

11. Hotel Trundle

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

13. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

15. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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Top South Carolina State House Hotel Reviews

The Lantern Columbia

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hotel Trundle

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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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