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

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.

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

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.9 km from Allen University

Theresa

₹14,699

₹16,464 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

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.

2. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Allen University

Nicolas

₹16,048

₹17,974 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Allen University

Brian

₹11,991

₹13,430 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.

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.

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Allen University

Andrew Thomas

₹9,266

₹10,378 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Allen University

Jeanne

₹12,079

₹13,528 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

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

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.2 km from Allen University

Heather Massey

₹13,939

₹15,923 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror, and a towel rack.

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

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.

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from Allen University

Mingkang

₹13,579

₹15,208 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

8. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.1 km from Allen University

Robert

₹11,219

₹12,790 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

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

9. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.2 km from Allen University

Keith H.

₹10,823

₹12,122 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

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

A gym with multiple treadmills, a wall mural of runners, and a water dispenser.

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.1 km from Allen University

Tonya

₹13,674

₹15,315 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 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, 2.2 km from Allen University

Angela

₹12,026

₹13,470 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.6 km from Allen University

James

₹12,734

₹14,537 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2 km from Allen University

Thomas

₹14,717

₹16,483 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.6 km from Allen University

Byran

₹9,382

₹10,508 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

The Vista, 2 km from Allen University

Karla

₹11,585

₹14,589 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

16. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Allen University

Desiree

₹10,540

₹11,805 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

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

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.6 km from Allen University

mario

₹11,281

₹12,635 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

18. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Allen University

Aidan

₹19,846

₹22,228 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

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

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

19. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Allen University

Charles

₹11,205

₹12,550 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and benches.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a large TV screen.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from Allen University

melvina

₹10,823

₹12,122 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Allen University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 217 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 951 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,261 reviews	View

Top Allen University Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place to stay when visiting U of SC"

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Xxx"

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are very nice and attentive. Hotel os very nice!"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent all the way round"

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10/10 Excellent

"It was so close to the college and downtown restaurants. Very clean and convenient"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Cgh"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay, staff behind the counter had a attitude but overall it was comfortable"

Other attractions near Allen University

A large red brick building with a central entrance, surrounded by a circular gravel path and lush green trees.

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Browse the range of ornaments in the picturesque gardens and explore the exhibits in the mansion designed by the architect of the Washington Monument.

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A large, two-story building with a central entrance flanked by columns, surrounded by a brick pathway and greenery.

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.

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The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center during your stay in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ponder Fine Arts Gallery during your travels in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Columbia Urban League

Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at Columbia Urban League. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Columbia Fire Museum

You can study the exhibits at Columbia Fire Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Township Auditorium

8.2/10 (556 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Township Auditorium, 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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Wilson House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a trip to Wilson House. 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 Allen University?

Allen University is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 77 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Allen University?

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Allen University. Other good options close by include Hotel Trundle and Marriott Columbia.

How many hotels will I find near Allen University?

Expedia has 77 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Allen University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Allen University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Allen University.

What can I see and do near Allen University?

Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum and South Carolina Military Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, First Baptist Church and South Carolina State House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Township Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts and Town Theatre.

How can I get to Allen University?

If you're taking a train into town, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near to Allen University so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Allen University hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Hotel Trundle

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

8. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

9. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

13. Hilton Columbia Center

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

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

16. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

18. Marriott Columbia

19. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

20. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

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Top Allen University Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hotel Trundle

Hilton Columbia Center

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Other attractions near Allen University

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Columbia Urban League

Columbia Fire Museum

Township Auditorium

Wilson House

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