Discovery District Travel Guide

Columbus

Aristide Maillol’s,  The Mountain floating on a raft of roses.
Aristide Maillol’s,  The Mountain floating on a raft of roses.
Columbus out of Legos among other things at Columbus Museum of Art.
The walk way from the parking deck to Davidison Hall on the campus of Columbus State College.
Art in Bloom at the Columbus Museum of Art presented existing works of art with their florally inspired doppelganger.

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Discovery District

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

3 out of 5
175 East Town St Columbus OH
The price is ฿2,747 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
฿2,747
per night
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Everyone here are extremely friendly! The rooms are always nice!

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

3 out of 5
412 E Main St Columbus OH
The price is ฿3,210 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,210
per night
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (620 reviews)
Very nice room and amenties

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
50 North Third Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿4,136 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
฿4,136
per night
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice, safe, and clean hotel. The breakfast bar was amazing and fresh!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,884 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿3,884
per night
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,568 reviews)
The room was very nice, however it was only set up for 1 person for amenities. 1 wash cloth, 1 coffee pod. Check in was easy. Valet parking was great but we should have called for our car much earlier because we waited about 30 minutes before they brought it up. The restaurant in the lobby was fantastic. ...

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

4 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave Columbus OH
The price is ฿1,806 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
฿1,806
per night
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.8/10 (1,914 reviews)
Didn't like that my card to get into the room didn't work 2 times 6 day stay since I parked near my room. Incon6

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Wyndham Columbus
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

3.5 out of 5
350 N High St Columbus OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,389 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿4,389
per night
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Absolutely wonderful! Will always stay here when in Columbus! Staff is so professional, warm and friendly! Love this place!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Columbus
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Other neighbourhoods around Discovery District

Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown District
Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Downtown Columbus

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Columbus
This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station. 

Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 

On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved.

In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District.

#architecture

Arena District

Arena District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live! while you're in town.

Arena District
Schiller Park showing a pond, autumn leaves and a park

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.

German Village
Italian Village

Italian Village

Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.

Italian Village
Columbus is a City in central Ohio

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.

Short North


Discovery District Travel Guide