University Hill Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fort Jackson
After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of South Carolina
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of South Carolina during your travels in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your holiday in Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
South Carolina State House
Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Williams Brice Stadium
Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in University Hill
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
"Did not have breakfast or the bar butnit seemed nice"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
"Staff was attentive courteous and responsive. Room very clean. All day coffee and water- a great option for visiting Congaree National Park."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
"Hotel was pretty beat up, lots of missing paint, just rundownish. 5 out of 10 for sure"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
"Wonderful place to stay . Good area near restaurants. Easy to get around. Everyone working there extremely pleasant and helpful. Definitely recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
"The entire staff was amazing with the exception of one man behind the counter (and I think he was tge manager). He seemed to have a chip on his shoulder because I booked through "a third party" and was canceling one night of our 2 night reservation. I didn't realize how hilly the area was which was ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Hill
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travellers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Columbia Urban League and Township Auditorium are a few top sights nearby.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Columbia Urban League and Township Auditorium.
Downtown Columbia
Downtown Columbia is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
Old Shandon
While Old Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Columbia Urban League and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
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.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Columbia Urban League are some notable places to visit nearby.
