Short North Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Short North
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Very clean and comfortable room. So convenient to be connected to the convention center. The valet service attendants were great and very helpful. This would certainly be our go to hotel for any future visits to Columbus.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Ryan at check in was an excellent. Cool, niche hotel in a great area of Columbus.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Staff was great
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Very clean room. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center
The house was beautiful, well decorated, perfectly clean. The location was perfect, just off of the main street (or one of the main streets). It was such a nice place I was so shocked at the price, it was a big blessing to me and my husband over staying in an ugly hotel. The one sketchy thing is ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
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
Other neighbourhoods around Short North
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.
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.
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.
Uptown District
If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.
University District
University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wexner Center for the Arts and Newport Music Hall while you're in town.
