What is Downtown Columbia like?

Downtown Columbia is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene. Are you looking for Downtown Columbia travel tips? Make sure that you visit South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Columbia?

Based on our traveller data, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Columbia. This hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC and The Lantern Hotel Columbia .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Columbia?

If you're searching for places to stay in Columbia, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 180 Downtown Columbia hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Columbia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Downtown Columbia.

What can I see and do in this Columbia neighbourhood?

Explore Downtown Columbia's landmarks such as South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens and learn about the local history. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Columbia Museum of Art and Koger Center for the Arts are some other places worth a visit. African American History Monument, North Carolina Mutual Building and Columbia Regional Visitors Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Columbia. When you're sightseeing in Columbia, Town Theatre and Nathaniel J. Frederick House are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Columbia and the greater Columbia area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Columbia Station.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Columbia, Columbia - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Columbia hotels

1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Monique

฿5,252 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Katherine

฿5,307 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

3. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Adolph

฿5,843 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

4. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Robert

฿4,592 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

5. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Winona

฿6,597 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Downtown Columbia

Donna

฿5,131 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

7. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia

Ericka

฿4,201 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

8. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Laurel

฿3,596 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

Downtown Columbia

Andrea

฿4,978 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

The Darling Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

10. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia

Anthony

฿5,294 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Tameka

฿3,640 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

12. Hilton Columbia Center

Downtown Columbia

Karen

฿5,107 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Vivian

฿5,077 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Brian

฿4,654 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

15. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia

william

฿4,267 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

16. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia

Stacy

฿4,668 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Brenda

฿4,279 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

18. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Downtown Columbia

Mary

฿4,533 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

19. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia

Lisa

฿5,860 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

20. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia

josh

฿5,665 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Columbia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 187 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 157 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 279 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,275 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 890 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Columbia

Find the best Downtown Columbia areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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The Vista

The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.

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Rosewood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.

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Eau Claire

Travellers like the parks in Eau Claire, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Shandon

While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.

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University Hill

Visitors to University Hill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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Top Downtown Columbia Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and the hotel was very nice."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"If 10 stars were available, I would gladly select. This unique property is in a great location, well maintained and overall a fantastic find. The staff welcomed us and seemed genuinely happy to assist. The location was close to Gervais which had amazing options for shopping and dining. Our room was immaculate, the bedding and bed itself were very comfortable and the décor was inviting. It was a very pleasant surprise to have a coffee/water station on each floor. I would definitely recommend The Lantern Hotel to anyone who is traveling to the area. You will not be disappointed."

Marriott Columbia

8/10 Good

"My room was not clean when I arrived. There were crumbs on the floor between the bed and the window. Additionally, the base on the floor lamp was coated in dust. When my room was cleaned on Day 2, the cleaning didn't make sense. The toilet seat was up indicating the toilet had been cleaned. However, the towels had not been removed, the bed was not made, and the garbage had not been made."

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Our top choices for Downtown Columbia hotels

1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

2. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

3. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

4. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

5. Marriott Columbia

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

7. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

8. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

10. Hotel Trundle

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

12. Hilton Columbia Center

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

15. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

16. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

18. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

19. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

20. The 1425 Inn

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Where to stay in Downtown Columbia

The Vista

Rosewood

Eau Claire

Shandon

University Hill

Top Downtown Columbia Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

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