Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

Columbus

A river with buildings and trees along the banks.
A large white church with a tall steeple and two smaller towers, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
A historic building with a central fountain, arched windows, and a symmetrical facade.
A red brick church with a steeple and a bell tower, a white door, and a 'For Rent' sign.
A red brick church with a tall steeple and arched windows.

Stay near popular Downtown Columbus attractions

A stadium with a large American flag and banners reading "Welcome to the Lion's Den."

Columbus Civic Center

8.2/10 (483 reviews)
Catch an event at Columbus Civic Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this walkable area.
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Top hotels in Downtown Columbus

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

3.5 out of 5
21 WEST 14TH STREET Columbus GA
The price is ฿4,782 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,782
฿5,761 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (670 reviews)
"very clean, smelled great! very upscale style, valet parking was very very convenient! It ended at 11pm but that’s not too bad. parking garage isn’t far at all. Overall this hotel is a hidden gem. 10/10 definitely would recommend"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

3.5 out of 5
1225 BROADWAY Columbus GA
The price is ฿4,647 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,647
฿5,603 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA

Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA

2.5 out of 5
1201 BROADWAY AVENUE Columbus GA
The price is ฿4,602 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,602
฿5,551 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (378 reviews)
"Very clean! Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA
Columbus Marriott

Columbus Marriott

3.5 out of 5
800 Front Ave Columbus GA
The price is ฿5,646 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,646
฿6,772 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Columbus Marriott
Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown

Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown

2 out of 5
1325 Veterans Pkwy Columbus GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,709 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿1,709
฿2,195 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Room and facilities were clean. Only drawback was the limited parking."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown
Studio 6 Extended Stay - Columbus, GA -Downtown

Studio 6 Extended Stay - Columbus, GA -Downtown

2 out of 5
1325 VETERANS PARKWAY Columbus GA
The price is ฿2,026 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,026
฿2,602 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Springer Opera House and RiverCenter for the Performing ...
Studio 6 Extended Stay - Columbus, GA -Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Columbus

Find the best Downtown Columbus areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, white colonial-style building with columns and a central entrance.
Photo by Aaron D. Hunt
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MidTown

While visiting MidTown, you might make a stop by sights like Columbus Museum and Smith-McCullers House.

A building with a sign reading "Space Science Center" and a staircase leading to a glass entrance.

Downtown Historic District

If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river.

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

While Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Springer Opera House and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

A river winding through a dense forest with a partly cloudy sky.

East Highlands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Highlands and surrounding area, you can visit Springer Opera House and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

A church with a tall steeple and a clock tower, surrounded by trees and buildings during sunset.

Wynnton Village Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Wynnton Village Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Columbus Museum and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

Downtown Columbus Travel Guide