University Hill Travel Guide
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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
Terrible. I was placed in a room with a leak in the ceiling. The leak may have been from a cooling unit on the floor above. There was one person on staff overnight for the entire building.I was told no one was on staff overnight and they were at full capacity. They refused to refund me because I ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
It was really nice room!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
The staff was not courteous. The 4x's i went to the front dedk, there was no one there & I had to wait till some one showed up. I understand that there's on going renovations, but I was in the 3rd flr, the noise in the hallway was loud. The back elevator made loud creaky noise both up & down. The ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
Staff was friendly; room was clean and quiet for the night; breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Okay
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
The STAFF WAS OUTSTANDING! I recently lost my Mother, and had to stay during the time she waa in the hospital. It was a very good experience. And i will be back in the near future.
Reviewed on 21 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 Wilson House.
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 Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House.
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.
