Short North Travel Guide

Columbus

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Stay near popular Short North attractions

North Market

9.2/10 (368 reviews)
During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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Things to do

Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

฿1,387
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

฿1,387
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub

Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub

฿1,158
per adult
Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub
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Top hotels in Short North

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿5,675 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,675
฿6,696 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,503 reviews)
"Convenient location"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

4 out of 5
750 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿5,081 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,081
฿6,046 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

5 out of 5
620 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿5,535 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿5,535
฿6,586 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (725 reviews)
"Great place and area"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
501 N High St Columbus OH
The price is ฿5,148 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿5,148
฿6,075 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
18 Buttles Ave, Apt A-D Columbus OH
The price is ฿1,490 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿1,490
฿3,282 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and COSI are located ...
Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

4 out of 5
2110 Tuttle Park Pl Columbus OH
The price is ฿3,897 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,897
฿4,599 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
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Where to stay in Short North

Find the best Short North areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Polaris

Polaris is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Polaris Fashion Place and Topgolf while you're in town.

Northeast Columbus

If you're spending some time in Northeast Columbus, Easton Town Center and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center are top sights worth seeing.

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University District

University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wexner Center for the Arts and Newport Music Hall while you're in town.

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Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.

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