South Side Travel Guide

Columbus

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Top hotels in South Side

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

4 out of 5
75 E State St Columbus OH
The price is ฿3,453 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,453
฿4,074 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions COSI and Nationwide ...
6.2/10 (259 reviews)
"The hotel is gutted. No valet, an orange Home Depot jug for water, empty fridge in the market place, sloppy renovations in painting, no fridge in room, dirty in the corners, no restaurant, the doors are locked to the outside or dysfunctional. This is not for business travelers."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

2.5 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave Columbus OH
The price is ฿2,154 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,154
฿2,542 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Wyndham Columbus
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

3.5 out of 5
350 N High St Columbus OH
The price is ฿5,068 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿5,068
฿5,980 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was amazing! We did have an issue with our room but the wonderful staff took care of it immediately! A wonderful facility and the staff was even better! Would highly recommend and will definitely stay there again!"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Columbus
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 ฿4,684 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,684
฿5,527 total
27 Sept - 28 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,608 reviews)
"The location was fantastic, Everything at Ohio State was close by."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿6,195 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,195
฿7,310 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Crowne Plaza Columbus North- Worthington by IHG

Crowne Plaza Columbus North- Worthington by IHG

3.5 out of 5
6500 Doubletree Ave Columbus OH
The price is ฿2,882 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿2,882
฿3,400 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Crowne Plaza Columbus North- Worthington by IHG
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Where to stay in South Side

Find the best South Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Polaris

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

Northeast Columbus

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

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.

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.



South Side Travel Guide