What is Downtown Columbia like?

Downtown Columbia is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene. Are you looking for Downtown Columbia travel tips? Make sure that you visit South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Columbia?

Based on our traveller data, Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Columbia. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from University of South Carolina, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Columbia?

If you're searching for places to stay in Columbia, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 183 Downtown Columbia hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Columbia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Downtown Columbia.

What can I see and do in this Columbia neighbourhood?

Explore Downtown Columbia's landmarks such as South Carolina State House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens and First Baptist Church and learn about the local history. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Columbia Museum of Art and Koger Center for the Arts are some other places worth a visit. African American History Monument, North Carolina Mutual Building and Columbia Regional Visitors Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Columbia. When you're sightseeing in Columbia, Town Theatre and Nathaniel J. Frederick House are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Columbia and the greater Columbia area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Columbia Station.

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

1. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Jason

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

2. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Monique

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

3. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia

Robert

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

4. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia

Kathleen lusardi

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Robert

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

6. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia

william

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

7. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Brenda

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

8. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Downtown Columbia

Mary

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

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

Downtown Columbia

Andrea

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

10. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Downtown Columbia

Donna

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

11. Hilton Columbia Center

Downtown Columbia

Karen

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia

Stacy

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

13. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Lisa

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Tameka

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2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

15. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Katherine

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

16. The Lantern Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Adolph

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2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia

Amy

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20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Vivian

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

TIMOTHY

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27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Rocsuniete

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6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The Lantern Columbia	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 180 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 153 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 869 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Columbia

Find the best Downtown Columbia areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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Rosewood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.

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Eau Claire

Travellers like the parks in Eau Claire, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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University Hill

Visitors to University Hill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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Shandon

While 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.

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Top Downtown Columbia Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"Such a convenient location when visiting USC."

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Our top choices for Downtown Columbia hotels

1. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

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4. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

6. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

7. Moxy Columbia Downtown

8. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

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

10. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

11. Hilton Columbia Center

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

13. Marriott Columbia

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

15. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

16. The Lantern Columbia

17. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

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Shandon

Top Downtown Columbia Hotel Reviews

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