Hilltop Travel Guide
Columbus

Popular places to visit

Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery
You can learn about the history of Columbus when you stop by Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention centre in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Easton Town Center
During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Things to do

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus
Top hotels in Hilltop

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
"The hotel was under repair so parking wasn't convenient at all...and check in was backed up so badly that we were an hour late for our event."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Wyndham Columbus
"Great accommodations but disappointed breakfast wasn’t available. They could have still offered pantries and coffee."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
"Clean, one of the cleanest rooms we have stayed in a while. Definitely worth the stay. wish there was better parking, but valet makes it easier."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
"Very clean and modern. Walking distance to many restaurants / bars. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
"I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. I booked it due to the price being quite a bit lower compared to others. But the staff was very friendly, the room was clean and the beds were very comfortable! The man working the breakfast buffet was wonderful also! I would definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU
"Excellent stay. Excellent staff. Only criticism is that their smoking area is in a wind tunnel. A bit of protection from the elements would be appreciated."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hilltop

West Columbus
West Columbus is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Hollywood Casino or Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery.

Grandview Heights
Visitors to Grandview Heights enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Ohio Craft Museum is worth a stop.

Downtown Columbus
The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Columbus. A stop by Nationwide Arena or North Market might round out your trip.

Victorian Village
Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

German Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schwartz Castle or Muse Gallery.

Short North
Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Jazz Arts Group while in the area.



