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Our top choices for South Carolina State Museum hotels

Fitness facility
Hotel Trundle

Hotel Trundle

Hotel Trundle
3.0 star property
Downtown Columbia, 1.6 km from South Carolina State Museum
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (994)
"Jay at check-in was very personable and accommodating. Room and bath were very nice, comfortable, and well laid out. Continental breakfast was wonderful, and hotel beautifully decorated for Christmas! "
United States
William
The price is ฿4,373
฿4,897 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Trundle
Living area
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
3.0 star property
The Vista, 0.1 km from South Carolina State Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (96)
"Staff is very helpful. Rooms are clean and spacious."
United States
Crystal
The price is ฿3,973
฿4,449 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Front of property
The 1425 Inn

The 1425 Inn

The 1425 Inn
3.5 star property
Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from South Carolina State Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (255)
"Lovely accommodations, great location with an easy walk to Main Street, easy check-in/out process. Will definitely stay again!"
United States
Samantha
The price is ฿4,076
฿5,446 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
The 1425 Inn
Terrace/patio
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
2.5 star property
The Vista, 0.1 km from South Carolina State Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (473)
"The room was clean, friendly staff, and breakfast was delicious."
United States
nakeeta
The price is ฿3,328
฿3,727 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
3.5 star property
The Vista, 1.1 km from South Carolina State Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1161)
"Great room and location, staff was friendly"
United States
Hany
The price is ฿3,624
฿4,059 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Exterior
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
4.0 star property
University Hill, 2.1 km from South Carolina State Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"The hotel is adorable and the beds are the best!! "
United States
Karen
The price is ฿3,677
฿4,192 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Property amenity
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from South Carolina State Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Hotel is very clean. Rooms are comfortable. Staff is helpful. "
United States
Adam
The price is ฿3,735
฿4,183 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG
Exterior
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone
2.5 star property
3.2 km from South Carolina State Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Beth
The price is ฿3,070
฿3,499 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone
Exterior
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
2.5 star property
The Vista, 0.8 km from South Carolina State Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great stay"
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿3,070
฿3,499 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
Lounge
Aloft Columbia Downtown

Aloft Columbia Downtown

Aloft Columbia Downtown
3.0 star property
The Vista, 0.8 km from South Carolina State Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (802)
"great place"
United States
Claudette Lovette
The price is ฿3,586
฿4,017 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Aloft Columbia Downtown
Free daily buffet breakfast
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
3.0 star property
The Vista, 0.4 km from South Carolina State Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"They rooms are clean. Staff is very friendly and helpful. All around great place to stay."
United States
Aviance
The price is ฿3,449
฿3,947 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Hilton Columbia Center

Hilton Columbia Center

Hilton Columbia Center
3.5 star property
The Vista, 1 km from South Carolina State Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Room was great. Staff was so helpful. "
United States
michelle
The price is ฿3,509
฿3,930 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Hilton Columbia Center
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG
2.5 star property
The Vista, 1 km from South Carolina State Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (712)
"The room was very clean! We had a great stay as a family of 4! We liked the area where we stayed, the front dest person was very nice, breakfast was yummy! Will stay again!"
United States
Christopher
The price is ฿3,051
฿3,858 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
3.0 star property
Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from South Carolina State Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Friendly staff. Newly renovated. Clean . "
United States
Stuart
The price is ฿3,901
฿4,369 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Front of property
Moxy Columbia Downtown

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Moxy Columbia Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from South Carolina State Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (132)
"Great hotel, amazing location "
United States
Orlando
The price is ฿3,303
฿3,699 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Moxy Columbia Downtown
Exterior
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
3.0 star property
The Vista, 0.8 km from South Carolina State Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great location to dining "
United States
Zachary Stephen
The price is ฿3,838
฿4,298 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Property amenity
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
2.5 star property
Arsenal Hill, 0.7 km from South Carolina State Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Everything was great"
United States
Lisa
The price is ฿2,915
฿3,264 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Exterior
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from South Carolina State Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (711)
"Great staff and clean!"
United States
Sheila
The price is ฿2,595
฿2,907 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG
Banquet hall
Marriott Columbia

Marriott Columbia

Marriott Columbia
3.5 star property
Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from South Carolina State Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Friendly staff and super nice hotel. "
United States
Glenda
The price is ฿4,399
฿4,927 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Marriott Columbia
Restaurant
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from South Carolina State Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Clean rooms and hospitable staff!"
United States
James
The price is ฿3,460
฿3,876 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
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Top South Carolina State Museum Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean, friendly staff, and breakfast was delicious."
nakeeta 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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EdVenture Children's Museum

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carolina State Museum?
South Carolina State Museum 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 62 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near South Carolina State Museum?
Adjacent to South Carolina State Museum, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista and Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC.
How many hotels will I be able to find near South Carolina State Museum?
Expedia has 62 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Carolina State Museum.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carolina State Museum, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near South Carolina State Museum.
What can I see and do near South Carolina State Museum?
You'll want to browse the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, Robert Mills Historic House and Park and Wilson House. South Carolina State House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens and Williams Brice Stadium are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Trustus Theatre.
How can I get to South Carolina State Museum?
If you're hopping a train into the city, Columbia Station is the closest stop to Downtown Columbia. There might not be many public transport choices close to South Carolina State Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.