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

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

Robert

￥23,361

￥26,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 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.

2. The Lantern Columbia

The Vista, 0.6 km from The Big Apple

Adolph

￥25,167

￥28,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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 modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

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

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

TIMOTHY

￥20,178

￥22,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

Jason

￥15,592

￥17,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.3 km from The Big Apple

Donna

￥21,710

￥24,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.3 km from The Big Apple

Monique

￥22,357

￥25,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

Lisa

￥22,253

￥24,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

8. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

william

￥18,250

￥20,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

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

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

Katherine

￥21,596

￥24,187 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from The Big Apple

Stacy

￥18,915

￥21,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

11. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.7 km from The Big Apple

Karen

￥22,144

￥24,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

Mary

￥19,560

￥21,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.8 km from The Big Apple

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 modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

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

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

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

The Vista, 0.2 km from The Big Apple

Andrea

￥18,855

￥23,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

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.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 0.8 km from The Big Apple

Tameka

￥16,618

￥18,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

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

16. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

Brenda

￥20,571

￥23,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

17. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

Lisa

￥25,454

￥28,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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

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

18. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from The Big Apple

Kathleen lusardi

￥18,216

￥20,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

19. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

Amy

￥15,592

￥17,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

Rocsuniete

￥18,213

￥20,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to The Big Apple

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The Lantern Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 180 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 153 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 869 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View

Top The Big Apple Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"Such a convenient location when visiting USC."

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

8/10 Good

"Did like the front desk person he was rude only one elevator worked n we were on the 6th floor and the ice machine was broken on our floor The location and Hotel was very nice"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Ideal pet-friendly hotel. This was our second stay at the property, and this would always be our choice for any trip to Columbia."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome stay. Loved the bed and room. Bar and restaurant was a plus too. Great helpful staff and clean modern place."

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

8/10 Good

"Good enough"

The Lantern Columbia

8/10 Good

"We had a room in new building which was great; however, it has a skylight and sun was up at 6:45 AM ….. not good for sleep !!!"

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

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful, knowledgeable and professional"

Other attractions near The Big Apple

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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A park with a pond, green grass, trees, and a fence.

Finlay Park

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.

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A large white building with a dome and columns, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

South Carolina State House

8.6/10 (597 reviews)

Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.

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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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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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Saint Peter's Catholic Church

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Saint Peter's Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Big Apple?

The Big Apple is located in Columbia. This historic area is known for its bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 82 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near The Big Apple?

Adjacent to The Big Apple, 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 options close by include Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista and Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to The Big Apple?

Expedia has 82 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Big Apple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Big Apple, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near The Big Apple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Big Apple?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near The Big Apple, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near The Big Apple?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, or South Carolina Military Museum. South Carolina State House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, and Williams Brice Stadium are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Trustus Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to The Big Apple?

If you're taking a train to the area, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There may not be many public transportation choices close to The Big Apple so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for The Big Apple hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Columbia

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

8. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

11. Hilton Columbia Center

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

16. Moxy Columbia Downtown

17. Marriott Columbia

18. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

19. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

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Top The Big Apple Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Lantern Columbia

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

Other attractions near The Big Apple

Columbia Museum of Art

Finlay Park

South Carolina State House

Nathaniel J. Frederick House

North Carolina Mutual Building

Saint Peter's Catholic Church

Soda City Market

First Baptist Church

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