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

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

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

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

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

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

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

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.6 km from The Big Apple

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

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

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

3. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1 km from The Big Apple

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

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

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, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

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

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

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.3 km from The Big Apple

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 retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

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

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

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

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.

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

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

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.3 km from The Big Apple

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

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.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

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 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.

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

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.3 km from The Big Apple

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, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

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 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.

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from The Big Apple

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

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

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

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

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

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.8 km from The Big Apple

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

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

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

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

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

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.

15. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.7 km from The Big Apple

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

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

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

The Vista, 0.2 km from The Big Apple

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

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

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

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

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

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

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

18. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

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 hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

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

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

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 0.8 km from The Big Apple

Tameka

฿3,151

฿3,529 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a red chair.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from The Big Apple

Bobby

฿3,838

฿4,299 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Big Apple

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 The Big Apple 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 The Big Apple

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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A park with a pond, green grass, trees, and a fence.

Finlay Park

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.

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A large white building with a dome and columns, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

South Carolina State House

8.6/10 (597 reviews)

Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.

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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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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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Saint Peter's Catholic Church

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Saint Peter's Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Big Apple?

The Big Apple is located in Columbia. This historic area is known for its bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 81 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near The Big Apple?

Adjacent to The Big Apple, Hotel Trundle is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and private decks. Other good options within a short distance include Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista.

How many hotels are there close to The Big Apple?

Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Big Apple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Big Apple, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near The Big Apple.

What can I see and do near The Big Apple?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum or South Carolina Military Museum. First Baptist Church, South Carolina State House and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are landmarks that you won't want to miss. 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 The Big Apple?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There may not be many public transport choices close to The Big Apple so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for The Big Apple 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. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top The Big Apple 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 The Big Apple

Columbia Museum of Art

Finlay Park

South Carolina State House

Nathaniel J. Frederick House

North Carolina Mutual Building

Saint Peter's Catholic Church

Soda City Market

First Baptist Church

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