Arena District Travel Guide
Columbus
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Popular places to visit
Nationwide Arena
Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Huntington Park
Catch an event at Huntington Park during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
North Market
During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
McFerson Commons
McFerson Commons is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Greater Columbus Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention centre in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Top hotels in Arena District
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Clean room need to improved
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
They would not allow me to change a prepaid reservation. I tried to reschedule/move to a later date and they wouldn't allow it. We didnt even get to use the stay, I wasnt asking for a refund, just to not lose the money all the way. Completely ridiculous, customer service terrible.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Parking garage was blocked with no info on how to get in, so we wasted gas driving around to find somewhere to park and call. Pay for room. Pay for parking. Pay a 'destination' fee? (This isn't some remote island. Its a city in Ohio). The staff is barely able to be heard. No one told us about the ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Wyndham Columbus
It was clean. Good location. Refrigerator didn’t work. No breakfast. Gym, pool and hot tub were all good.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Room was very clean and staff went out of their way to be helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arena District
Downtown Columbus
The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Columbus. A stop by Nationwide Arena or North Market might round out your trip.
Short North
Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Jazz Arts Group while in the area.
Victorian Village
Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
German Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schwartz Castle or Muse Gallery.
Milo-Grogan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Milo-Grogan and surrounding area, you can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair.
