University Hill
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Popular places to visit
Fort Jackson
After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your holiday in Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
South Carolina State House
Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.
University of South Carolina
Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Top hotels in University Hill
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
The location , price, staff, and bar/food was second to none! Outstanding place, I highly recommend!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
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Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Solid Hotel for a good Price. Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
The room was in basically good condition. I'm the bathroom, some of the wall paper was peeling up and paint was peeling all around the bathroom mirror. There were no blankets in the room and no extra TP. The breakfast was out of a main food item and the pancake machine was broken. Thepancakepancake/waffle ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Staff was great, rooms are clean and atmosphere is good.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Clean, quiet and pleasant staff
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Hill
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travellers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are a few top sights nearby.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Downtown Columbia
Downtown Columbia is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
Old Shandon
While Old Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
The Vista
The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
