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A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, large windows, and a modern interior design.

A hotel named "The Principal Hotel" with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark headboard, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.

A wooden wall with the sign "THE PRINCIPAL HOTEL" and a row of books below.

1. The Principal Hotel

Columbia

Kenny

฿3,249

฿3,606 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern dining area with a long table and four chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and three pendant lights above.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a round mirror, a desk with a lamp, a microwave, and a chair.

An outdoor patio with two tables and chairs, two umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and artwork on the walls.

2. Hampton Inn St. Louis - Columbia

Columbia

Vickie

฿3,775

฿4,190 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a minibar, a shoe rack, a coat rack, and a TV.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Louis South - I-55 by IHG

St. Louis

Thomas

฿4,140

฿4,761 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, blue sofas, a coffee table, and a plant display.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and ceiling lights.

An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, a table with chairs, and a sign warning of no lifeguard on duty.

A hotel room with a TV, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a carpeted floor.

4. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Arnold

Arnold

Bailey

฿4,173

฿4,824 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern lighting fixtures, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a bar area with stools.

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a mirror.

A modern kitchen with a sink, dishwasher, and microwave. There is a large mirror above the sink and a countertop with various items. The room has a neutral color scheme and a view of a living area with a couch and a TV.

A snack display area with various packaged snacks and a refrigerated section.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/South I-55

St. Louis

Shannon

฿3,504

฿4,029 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

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

A large indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled edge, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the city.

6. Best Western St. Louis Inn

St. Louis

Alexus

฿2,491

฿2,864 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern interior with a high ceiling, large windows, and a brick wall. There are orange chairs and a green sofa with orange cushions.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and a lamp.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a covered parking area.

A modern indoor space with a large window, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

7. Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Arnold

Arnold

Christine

฿2,981

฿3,446 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A long bar with multiple tables and chairs, wooden floors, and ornate chandeliers.

A luxurious hotel lobby with a grand stage, elegant seating, and a large chandelier.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple armchairs, and a bar.

A large hotel with a prominent "RIVER CITY" sign.

8. River City Casino & Hotel

St. Louis

Ashley

฿3,218

฿4,228 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a counter.

A reception area with a wooden wall and a large decorative piece. There are two reception counters and a sign on the wall.

A Marriott Fairfield hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a clear sky.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. Louis South

St. Louis

Terry

฿3,845

฿4,422 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a picture on the wall.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered driveway, an American flag, and a building with large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white tiled floor, a red border, and a staircase leading to a balcony with white chairs.

A hotel room with a large window, a mirror, a red armchair, a blue armchair, a small table, and a floor lamp.

10. Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255

Cahokia

OSCAR

฿2,415

฿2,728 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the Gateway Arch and a modern building.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

11. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Downtown St. Louis

Salvatore

฿4,487

฿5,246 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with hanging pendant lights, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A hotel indoor pool area with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple hanging pendant lights, a reception desk with a Missouri US 66 sign, and large windows allowing natural light.

12. Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham

Fenton

Dashaun

฿3,125

฿3,609 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a staircase, dining area, and reception desk.

A building entrance with a black door, two potted trees, and a welcome sign.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a shelf with coffee cups, and a storage area with boxes and a thermos.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a few chairs and tables around the pool area.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Louis West - Fenton by IHG

Fenton

Charles

฿3,511

฿4,055 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, recessed ceiling lights, and a kitchen in the background.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, black metal chairs, and a blue umbrella.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a pool ladder, and lounge chairs.

14. Best Western Plus Fenton

Fenton

Evelyn

฿3,069

฿3,543 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pool table, surrounded by large windows.

A snack and treat display with various products, including chips and beverages, in a store setting.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall with a welcome sign, and a view of the lobby.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

Dogtown

Jennifer

฿4,590

฿5,413 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An indoor pool area with a hot tub, seating, and a stone wall.

A reception desk with a marble top, wooden paneling, and a sign indicating it's the Drury Inn.

16. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Union Station

Downtown West

Robert

฿4,471

฿5,317 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a refreshment bar.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, a television mounted on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A gym with treadmills and exercise equipment.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a brick building in the background.

17. SpringHill Suites St. Louis Brentwood

Brentwood

Cheryl

฿4,143

฿4,889 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, cushioned benches, and a covered patio with string lights.

A hotel coffee shop with a coffee machine, mugs, and a buffet area.

A hotel room with a bed, a pink sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of a building.

A modern indoor seating area with a sofa, tables, and chairs.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

The Grove

paullita jeanne

฿5,150

฿6,021 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent corner location, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A buffet area with various food items and a self-service station.

An indoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with striped chairs, a central coffee table, and large potted plants.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown

Downtown St. Louis

Karen

฿3,775

฿4,490 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, a bar, and a view of a cityscape.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, a kitchen in the background, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and bookshelves.

A modern bar area with a central fire feature, bar stools, and seating.

20. Live by Loews - St.Louis

Downtown St. Louis

Frank

฿5,266

฿6,263 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Learn more about Columbia

Stroll down historic Main Street to admire well-preserved 19th-century buildings and pop into charming local shops. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike scenic trails at nearby Stemler Cave Woods Nature Preserve or paddle along the Kaskaskia River for a refreshing adventure.

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A river flowing through a green landscape with houses and trees in the background.

Top Columbia Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Union Station

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here for the Lionel Richie concert at the Muny. Perfect."

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location next to Lambert. Has everything we need and want. Staff are so very friendly and helpful, they go out of their way to make your stay there the best! We always use this Drury when we fly; we would not stay anywhere else!"

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

8/10 Good

"Good"

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

10/10 Excellent

"N/a"

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

10/10 Excellent

"Full service with breakfast and kickback. The view from deck is so serene and relaxing. This is a perfect place to stay when attending a Cardinals game. I will be back next year."

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great place with a welcoming atmosphere. The staff were outstanding—friendly, attentive, and professional—making the experience even more enjoyable. The people there were remarkable, contributing to a lively and positive environment."

Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!! Was near the arch and stadium!"

Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean, the check in was pretty easy , and the staff was friendly, if you’re in St. Louis for a night and need a nice clean place to stay they’re great !!"

More cheap stays in Columbia

Americas Best Value Inn Collinsville St. Louis

552 Ramada Blvd Collinsville IL

฿1,743

฿2,004 total

11 Oct - 12 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Best Western St. Louis Inn

6224 Heimos Industrial Park Dr St. Louis MO

฿2,491

฿2,864 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

5823 Wilson Avenue St. Louis MO

฿2,580

฿3,017 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6/10 (1,000 reviews)

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Arnold

1201 Drury Ln Arnold MO

฿2,981

฿3,446 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Tru By Hilton St. Louis Downtown

1221 Locus Street St. Louis MO

฿3,232

฿3,779 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

includes taxes & fees

The Knight Center at Washington University

Throop Drive and Snow Way St. Louis MO

฿5,296

฿6,089 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (687 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Columbia?

The Principal Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Two other choices for your visit to the area are Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay and Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Columbia.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Columbia.

What is the favourite LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Columbia?

Hampton Inn St. Louis - Columbia is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Columbia.

What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Columbia?

Hampton Inn St. Louis - Columbia is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers an indoor pool and free WiFi for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Columbia.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Columbia?

21C Museum Hotel St Louis: Hotel, 8-minute walk from St. Louis Union Station. Features a steam room, an indoor pool and spa services. Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay and Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch are a couple of other choices that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Columbia.

What is staying in Columbia like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Columbia has to offer, including the restaurants and shopping. This city also attracts tourists with its welcoming and secluded setting. Top sights around the area include Enterprise Center, St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Zoo. In Columbia, there are 4 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Columbia.

What should I do while I'm visiting Columbia?

Enterprise Center, St. Louis Union Station and St. Louis Zoo are some of the notable places to visit in the surrounding area. You'll also find Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery and Jefferson Barracks Historic Park in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Columbia guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Columbia?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Columbia is 1323 mm.

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Our top choices for Columbia hotels

1. The Principal Hotel

2. Hampton Inn St. Louis - Columbia

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Louis South - I-55 by IHG

4. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Arnold

5. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/South I-55

6. Best Western St. Louis Inn

7. Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Arnold

8. River City Casino & Hotel

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. Louis South

10. Quality Inn & Suites near St. Louis and I-255

11. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

12. Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Louis West - Fenton by IHG

14. Best Western Plus Fenton

15. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

16. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Union Station

17. SpringHill Suites St. Louis Brentwood

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown

20. Live by Loews - St.Louis

Learn more about Columbia

Top Columbia Hotel Reviews

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Union Station

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)

Heritage Inn & Suites St. Louis/Fenton, Trademark by Wyndham

More cheap stays in Columbia

Americas Best Value Inn Collinsville St. Louis

Best Western St. Louis Inn

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Arnold

Tru By Hilton St. Louis Downtown

The Knight Center at Washington University

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