The Best Hotels Closest to South Carolina State House in Columbia - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Wendy

฿4,828

฿5,407 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.3 km from South Carolina State House

Theresa

฿5,293

฿5,928 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

3. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from South Carolina State House

Mary

฿4,326

฿5,786 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.2 km from South Carolina State House

Brian

฿4,244

฿4,753 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.3 km from South Carolina State House

Jeanne

฿4,275

฿4,788 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.2 km from South Carolina State House

Laurel

฿3,279

฿3,673 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 0.8 km from South Carolina State House

Linda

฿4,981

฿5,678 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.6 km from South Carolina State House

Mingkang

฿4,806

฿5,382 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Robert

฿4,113

฿4,689 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window.

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Sandra

฿4,268

฿4,780 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from South Carolina State House

CHRISTINE

฿4,256

฿4,767 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from South Carolina State House

jennifer

฿3,804

฿4,261 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.1 km from South Carolina State House

James

฿4,515

฿5,154 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Diana

฿3,865

฿4,329 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

15. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.4 km from South Carolina State House

ryan

฿5,208

฿5,833 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

The Vista, 0.6 km from South Carolina State House

Karla

฿3,872

฿4,909 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, < 0.1 km from South Carolina State House

mario

฿4,000

฿4,480 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

18. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from South Carolina State House

Winona

฿7,037

฿7,881 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 1.3 km from South Carolina State House

Tameka

฿3,151

฿3,529 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table.

A modern kitchen with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a blue chair and a table.

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 3.1 km from South Carolina State House

Brent

฿5,646

฿6,323 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State House

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 209 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,260 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State House Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved my stay. Would stay here again"

Hotel Trundle

8/10 Good

"Nice for a short 2-3 day stay. Conveniently located to downtown, highways, and university."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"What a great place to stay. My wife & I stayed for one night on the way to Charleston, and wish we could have stayed another. What a quaint & cozy hotel, with a great bar, a friendly staff/bar tender, and great food. The hotel is a refurbished fire station with a lot of memorabilia and nostalgic pictures. We will be back."

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"We are returning customers, having stayed at The Graduate Columbia many times. Love the property and friendly helpful staff."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located in downtown Columbia, SC. It is clean, well maintained and the staff is very personable and helpful. The only issue I had was the hot water in the bathroom sink took 5 minutes to get hot. Thankfully the shower did not take that long. Everything else about the hotel was excellent and I would definitely recommend it to others."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean but a bit of a walk to downtown/restaurants"

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good breakfast, staff was awesome and courteous"

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Everything was great"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Columbia Center. Awesome location the hotel is just beautiful and clean. My fiancee and I enjoyed dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak house. The hotel staff were awesome. They made us feel comfortable from the first day we arrive which really set the tone for our stay everyone’s very helpful and friendly, especially Kat and Le these ladies really highlight I stay for the weekend very pleasant very professional very helpful. Can’t wait to stay there again."

Other attractions near South Carolina State House

A large church with a tall bell tower and a cross on top.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Marvel at the stunning architecture and stained glass and examine the Civil War graves in this remarkable sanctuary in Columbia.

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Columbia Museum of Art

9.0/10 (86 reviews)

Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.

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African American History Monument

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a trip to African American History Monument. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Town Theatre

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Town Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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North Carolina Mutual Building

Learn about the local history of Columbia when you take a trip to North Carolina Mutual Building. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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First Baptist Church

7.2/10 (58 reviews)

Find out about the history of Columbia when you spend time at First Baptist Church. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Nathaniel J. Frederick House

Learn about the local history of Columbia when you take a trip to Nathaniel J. Frederick House. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Soda City Market

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Soda City Market during your visit to Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carolina State House?

South Carolina State House is located in a historic area of Columbia known for its popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 76 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near South Carolina State House?

Adjacent to South Carolina State House, The Lantern Hotel Columbia is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista.

How many hotels should I expect to find near South Carolina State House?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Carolina State House.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carolina State House, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near South Carolina State House.

What can I see and do near South Carolina State House?

Study the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum or South Carolina Military Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include First Baptist Church, Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens and Williams Brice Stadium. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to South Carolina State House?

If you're taking a train into town, Columbia Station is the closest stop to Downtown Columbia. There might not be many public transport choices near South Carolina State House so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for South Carolina State House hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. The 1425 Inn

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

15. Hilton Columbia Center

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

18. Marriott Columbia

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State House

Top South Carolina State House Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hotel Trundle

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Hilton Columbia Center

Other attractions near South Carolina State House

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Columbia Museum of Art

African American History Monument

Town Theatre

North Carolina Mutual Building

First Baptist Church

Nathaniel J. Frederick House

Soda City Market

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