The Best Hotels Closest to Capitol Square in Columbus - 2026 Updated Prices

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An outdoor swimming pool with a clear view of the adjacent building's interior through large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A vending area with snack and drink options, a Buckeyes sign, and a restroom with a patterned floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus, 0.9 km from Capitol Square

Kathy

฿5,023

฿5,927 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large bookshelf filled with books.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the city skyline.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, leather armchairs, a sofa set, and a patterned rug.

A cityscape with a river, green park, and modern buildings.

2. The Junto

Downtown Columbus, 0.8 km from Capitol Square

Terry

฿6,376

฿8,690 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A rooftop bar with a fire feature, tables, and chairs, offering a city view.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering views of the city.

A modern bar area with seating, large windows, and a city view.

A Hilton hotel with a modern glass facade, a convention center, and a well-lit urban street.

3. Hilton Columbus Downtown

Short North, 1.1 km from Capitol Square

Tim

฿6,477

฿7,643 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern building with a unique cantilevered design, featuring a glass facade and multiple levels.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar in the background, and large windows offering views of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a glass railing overlooking the lower level.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

4. Hyatt Regency Columbus

Downtown Columbus, 1 km from Capitol Square

Anthony

฿5,189

฿6,123 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it's a Hyatt Place.

An indoor pool with clear glass walls, a "No Diving" sign, and a "No Diving" floor sign.

A bar area with a counter, stools, a beverage dispenser, and a television.

A restaurant with large windows, brick walls, and outdoor seating.

5. Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

Grandview Heights, 2.8 km from Capitol Square

Nicole

฿4,197

฿4,953 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious lobby with marble walls, a central seating area, and a high ceiling with a geometric light fixture.

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs.

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, decorative lighting, and large windows.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

6. Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

Uptown District, 0.3 km from Capitol Square

Rebecca

฿7,504

฿8,855 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with multiple tables, hanging brass instruments, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a sofa set, and a patterned rug.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, including a sofa, chairs, and tables, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a bridge.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Short North, 1.8 km from Capitol Square

Deven

฿5,474

฿6,514 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, string lights, and a brick wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and illuminated signage.

A modern interior with a large glass window, a white ottoman, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A spacious indoor dining area with brick walls, large windows, and a colorful mural. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

8. Canopy By Hilton Columbus Downtown Short North

Uptown District, 0.8 km from Capitol Square

Michelle

฿6,380

฿7,528 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A bar area with a modern design, featuring a geometric patterned floor, a central bar counter with stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern building with brick and glass facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a fireplace, and large windows.

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

9. Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Uptown District, 0.9 km from Capitol Square

Mindy

฿5,123

฿6,825 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring a long counter with stools and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A tall building with a prominent red sign, large windows, and classical architecture.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a bar area, and a seating area with patterned chairs.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Uptown District, 0.3 km from Capitol Square

Diana

฿4,472

฿5,277 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a large chandelier.

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, lounge area with seating, and a clock on the wall.

A brick building with large windows and a sidewalk lined with potted plants.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Short North, 1.3 km from Capitol Square

Alejandro

฿6,246

฿7,371 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, colorful striped seating, and a covered area with string lights.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, built-in oven, microwave, and stainless steel appliances. There is a seating area with a teal ottoman and a patterned rug.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

1 km from Capitol Square

Tania

฿4,824

฿5,692 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and a blue awning.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a 'Boarding Pass' sign, a large white planter, and a dark wooden wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, lounge chairs, and a sunroof.

A modern reception area with wooden reception desks, a digital display, and a 'market' sign.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Uptown District, 0.6 km from Capitol Square

Carly

฿3,764

฿4,442 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, pendant lighting, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

A Renaissance hotel with a modern glass facade, adjacent to a historic building with ornate architecture.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and plants.

14. Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Uptown District, 0.3 km from Capitol Square

Shequeena

฿5,916

฿6,981 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, large windows, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

A bar area with a wooden counter, red bar stools, and multiple screens displaying content.

15. Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

0.4 km from Capitol Square

Keith

฿3,636

฿4,290 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern restaurant with large windows, a complimentary breakfast sign, and a view of the parking area.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden table, a desk with a chair, a standing lamp, an air conditioning unit, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel entrance with a brick facade and illuminated signage.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony.

16. Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

1.4 km from Capitol Square

Scott

฿4,131

฿4,875 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large chandeliers, and a grand staircase.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a central door with a green wall. There are potted plants, a round table, and a sofa with cushions.

A modern restaurant interior with exposed ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the dining area through large windows.

A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent corner entrance.

17. The Westin Great Southern Columbus

Downtown Columbus, 0.6 km from Capitol Square

Jack

฿5,871

฿6,928 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Red Roof Plus hotel with a prominent red neon sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A vending machine with a Coca-Cola advertisement and an adjacent ice dispenser.

A room with a foosball table, ping pong table, and a pool table.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and a digital display indicating free Wi-Fi availability.

18. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

Uptown District, 0.8 km from Capitol Square

David

฿3,422

฿4,038 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant interior with tables, chairs, a door labeled "PRIVATE", and a framed picture on the wall.

A brick building with a sign for Image Inn Motel.

A reception area with a counter, a television, and a flower vase.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a ceiling light fixture.

19. German Village Inn Columbus

2 km from Capitol Square

Jennifer

฿2,926

฿3,453 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a small round table.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, table, lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chair and a lamp.

A hotel room with a large armchair, a small table with a plate of fruit and a glass of wine, and a vase with flowers.

20. The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

Uptown District, 0.2 km from Capitol Square

Adam

฿3,198

฿3,773 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,521 reviews	View
The Junto	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hilton Columbus Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 1,498 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Columbus	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU	9.4 Exceptional 1,074 reviews	View

Top Capitol Square Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were wonderful! The location was perfect. The breakfast was delicious. Our favorite part though was the room. It was so clean and enormous!!"

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was so close"

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

10/10 Excellent

"The property was a perfect location to explore downtown Columbus or take rideshare to areas not in walking distance. The staff was very friendly and professional. My room was clean and comfortable. I spent a week at the property visiting for the iPride World Series, and would definitely stay again when in Columbus."

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"Nothing wrong with the hotel but just a bit dated."

Hilton Columbus Downtown

8/10 Good

"Convenient conference hotel."

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very clean room, but the pool and hot tub had too much chlorine. The staff was super nice and helpful. I didn't have a chance to check out there gym."

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, helpful staff"

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

8/10 Good

"The only parking is valet. Currently there is a lot of road construction in front of the hotel making it difficult to navigate finding the entrance. The room we were in was split level with a couple of stairs going down to the bed and up to the bathroom. Interiors lobby and breakfast area has cool architecture."

Other attractions near Capitol Square

A government building with a statue in front, surrounded by a flower garden.

Ohio Statehouse

8.4/10 (99 reviews)

After visiting Ohio Statehouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A theater marquee with "Ohio" and "Blue Man Group" along with the dates "November 1-3".

Ohio Theatre

8.4/10 (494 reviews)

This theater is the gold-and-red velvet crown of Ohio, featuring exciting musicals and concerts on its lavish Baroque-style stage.

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A cityscape with a prominent Art Deco building, modern high-rises, and a busy intersection.

LeVeque Tower

8.4/10 (23 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Columbus when you take a trip to LeVeque Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Palace Theatre

8.4/10 (240 reviews)

Combine a French palace’s interior with a landmark art deco building and you have Columbus’ favorite historic vaudeville venue, transformed into a modern theater.

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A cityscape at night with illuminated Christmas trees and a large central tree.

Columbus Commons

8.4/10 (101 reviews)

Columbus Commons is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Rhodes State Office Tower

6.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Columbus with a trip to Rhodes State Office Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Riffe Gallery

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Riffe Gallery in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Riffe Center Theatre Complex

You can get tickets for a performance at Riffe Center Theatre Complex during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Capitol Square?

Capitol Square is located in an area of Columbus known for its array of dining options, sporting events and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 179 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Capitol Square?

Adjacent to Capitol Square, The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square 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. Other good choices within a short distance include Hilton Columbus Downtown and Sonesta Columbus Downtown.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Capitol Square?

Expedia has 179 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Capitol Square.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Capitol Square.

What can I see and do near Capitol Square?

Study the collections at COSI, Columbus Museum of Art or Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. Explore landmarks like Ohio Theatre, LeVeque Tower and Palace Theatre. You can watch performances at Southern Theater, KEMBA Live! and Newport Music Hall if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Capitol Square hotels

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

2. The Junto

3. Hilton Columbus Downtown

4. Hyatt Regency Columbus

5. Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

6. Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

8. Canopy By Hilton Columbus Downtown Short North

9. Sonesta Columbus Downtown

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

13. Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

14. Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

15. Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

16. Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

17. The Westin Great Southern Columbus

18. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

19. German Village Inn Columbus

20. The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

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Top Capitol Square Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Other attractions near Capitol Square

Ohio Statehouse

Ohio Theatre

LeVeque Tower

Palace Theatre

Columbus Commons

Rhodes State Office Tower

Riffe Gallery

Riffe Center Theatre Complex

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