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A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Allen University

Wendy

฿4,828

฿5,407 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.9 km from Allen University

Theresa

฿5,293

฿5,928 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Allen University

Brian

฿4,244

฿4,753 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

4. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from Allen University

Mary

฿4,323

฿5,782 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Allen University

Laurel

฿3,279

฿3,673 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Allen University

Jeanne

฿4,275

฿4,788 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.2 km from Allen University

Linda

฿4,863

฿5,543 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from Allen University

Mingkang

฿5,239

฿5,868 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.1 km from Allen University

Robert

฿4,111

฿4,686 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window.

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.1 km from Allen University

Sandra

฿4,265

฿4,777 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Allen University

jennifer

฿3,797

฿4,253 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Allen University

CHRISTINE

฿4,542

฿5,087 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.2 km from Allen University

Diana

฿3,830

฿4,290 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.6 km from Allen University

James

฿4,539

฿5,182 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

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

The Vista, 2 km from Allen University

Karla

฿3,865

฿4,900 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

16. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2 km from Allen University

ryan

฿4,959

฿5,554 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.6 km from Allen University

Tameka

฿3,146

฿3,523 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.6 km from Allen University

mario

฿3,992

฿4,471 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Allen University

Winona

฿7,024

฿7,867 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Allen University

Bobby

฿3,831

฿4,291 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Allen University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 209 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 925 reviews	View

Top Allen University Hotel Reviews

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"What a great place to stay. My wife & I stayed for one night on the way to Charleston, and wish we could have stayed another. What a quaint & cozy hotel, with a great bar, a friendly staff/bar tender, and great food. The hotel is a refurbished fire station with a lot of memorabilia and nostalgic pictures. We will be back."

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"We are returning customers, having stayed at The Graduate Columbia many times. Love the property and friendly helpful staff."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located in downtown Columbia, SC. It is clean, well maintained and the staff is very personable and helpful. The only issue I had was the hot water in the bathroom sink took 5 minutes to get hot. Thankfully the shower did not take that long. Everything else about the hotel was excellent and I would definitely recommend it to others."

Hotel Trundle

8/10 Good

"Trundle is a unique property focused on delivering a unique thematic approach to their hotel services to both business and personal customers. I found the facility condition and breakfast offerings excellent. They are also convenient to downtown and University of South Carolina. Perhaps most important, their rooms are clean and beds are comfortable."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean but a bit of a walk to downtown/restaurants"

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good breakfast, staff was awesome and courteous"

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Everything was great"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Columbia Center. Awesome location the hotel is just beautiful and clean. My fiancee and I enjoyed dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak house. The hotel staff were awesome. They made us feel comfortable from the first day we arrive which really set the tone for our stay everyone’s very helpful and friendly, especially Kat and Le these ladies really highlight I stay for the weekend very pleasant very professional very helpful. Can’t wait to stay there again."

Moxy Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and lovely environment"

Other attractions near Allen University

A large red brick building with a central entrance, surrounded by a circular gravel path and lush green trees.

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Browse the range of ornaments in the picturesque gardens and explore the exhibits in the mansion designed by the architect of the Washington Monument.

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A large, two-story building with a central entrance flanked by columns, surrounded by a brick pathway and greenery.

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.

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The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center during your stay in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ponder Fine Arts Gallery during your travels in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Columbia Urban League

Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at Columbia Urban League. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Columbia Fire Museum

You can study the exhibits at Columbia Fire Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Township Auditorium

8.2/10 (556 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Township Auditorium, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Wilson House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a trip to Wilson House. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Allen University?

Allen University is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 77 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Allen University?

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Allen University. Other good options close by include Hotel Trundle and Marriott Columbia.

How many hotels will I find near Allen University?

Expedia has 77 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Allen University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Allen University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Allen University.

What can I see and do near Allen University?

Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum and South Carolina Military Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, First Baptist Church and South Carolina State House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Township Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts and Town Theatre.

How can I get to Allen University?

If you're taking a train into town, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near to Allen University so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Allen University hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. The 1425 Inn

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

16. Hilton Columbia Center

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

19. Marriott Columbia

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top Allen University Hotel Reviews

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Hotel Trundle

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Hilton Columbia Center

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Other attractions near Allen University

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Columbia Urban League

Columbia Fire Museum

Township Auditorium

Wilson House

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