South Side Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Easton Town Center
During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

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.
Things to do

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
Top hotels in South Side

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Nice staff at desk and bar
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
Breakfast was amazing. Staff were stiff and arrogant except Winnie...all of them are from one culture and background and many speak little English, or if they do not with guests!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Upon checking in, we were each given a drink ticket, good for 3 cocktails. Our room also included and excellent dinner buffet and breakfast buffet! The room was clean and comfortable. Excellent staff! Very friendly ! And they have their own, enclosed, parking garage!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
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Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Wyndham Columbus
Where should I start? Check in was great. Pulled up it looked nice. Walked in it looked nice. Looked like it had been updated. The person who checked us in was polite. Walk down the hall, it smells horrible! Ok I understand things happen and smells occur. Get up to the floor we are roomed on, the ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
A few concerns that I had during my stay: - When we arrived the snack package that we ordered was not in our room. When brought, it was missing many of the items that were supposed to come in it. - The first night, our bartender was not very friendly and spent a lot of time talking to one guest. ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Side

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.

Bexley
Churches and live music are just a few things travellers like about Bexley. A stop by Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

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.

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

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.
