Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

Columbus

A river with buildings and trees along the banks.
A large white church with a tall steeple and two smaller towers, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
A historic building with a central fountain, arched windows, and a symmetrical facade.
A red brick church with a steeple and a bell tower, a white door, and a 'For Rent' sign.
A red brick church with a tall steeple and arched windows.

Stay near popular Downtown Columbus attractions

A stadium with a large American flag and banners reading "Welcome to the Lion's Den."

Columbus Civic Center

8.2/10 (483 reviews)
Catch an event at Columbus Civic Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this walkable area.
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Top hotels in Downtown Columbus

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

3.5 out of 5
21 WEST 14TH STREET Columbus GA
The price is ฿4,371 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,371
฿5,283 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (629 reviews)
"Overall, the state was fine except for the food through room service was very lacking. I ordered the salmon dinner one night paid $32 for it and it was not worth it and I have the picture to show it other than that to stay was fine."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG
Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA

Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA

2.5 out of 5
1201 BROADWAY AVENUE Columbus GA
The price is ฿4,689 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,689
฿5,655 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1225 BROADWAY Columbus GA
The price is ฿4,734 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,734
฿5,708 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Columbus Marriott

Columbus Marriott

3.5 out of 5
800 Front Ave Columbus GA
The price is ฿5,752 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,752
฿6,899 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (681 reviews)
"The check in process was among the worst that I have experienced. I had 2 rooms and one of them the air conditioning did not work. My son, daughter-in-law, their 6-year old and their 2-year old were finally moved to another room at 10pm."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Columbus Marriott
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Columbus Downtown

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Columbus Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1024-1034 Veterans Parkway Columbus GA
The price is ฿2,350 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿2,350
฿2,918 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions National Infantry Museum and Soldier ...
6.4/10 (484 reviews)
"The toilet was not fully functional, but the staff was nice, the air was cold and no other issues."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Columbus Downtown
Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown

Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown

2 out of 5
1325 Veterans Pkwy Columbus GA
The price is ฿1,853 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿1,853
฿2,404 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Columbus

Find the best Downtown Columbus areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, illuminated building with a central archway, surrounded by a courtyard with seating and columns.

MidTown

While visiting MidTown, you might make a stop by sights like Columbus Museum and Smith-McCullers House.

A building with a sign reading "Space Science Center" and a staircase leading to a glass entrance.

Downtown Historic District

If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

A river winding through a dense forest with a partly cloudy sky.

East Highlands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Highlands and surrounding area, you can visit Lunch Box Museum and Columbus Museum.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river.

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

While Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Columbus Museum and Springer Opera House.

A large, white colonial-style building with columns and a central entrance.
Photo by Aaron D. Hunt
Open Photo by Aaron D. Hunt

Wynns Hill Overlook

If you're spending some time in Wynns Hill Overlook, Columbus Museum and Bradley Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Columbus Travel Guide