Short North Travel Guide

Columbus

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Stay near popular Short North attractions

North Market

9.2/10 (368 reviews)
During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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Top hotels in Short North

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is ₹16,268 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹16,268
₹19,197 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,501 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the staff was awesome!"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

4 out of 5
750 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is ₹15,573 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹15,573
₹18,531 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"My wife and I love Graduate hotels, they are really always the best to stay at. Normally don't ever have a bad experience. This last stay probably wasn't the best but not to ever deter us from staying there again. When we arrived the room wasnt ready and we arrived almost and hour and half after ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
501 N High St Columbus OH
The price is ₹16,768 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹16,768
₹19,787 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We love it here! Came for Halloween. To be here is like home. From the valets. to the front desk to the cleaning staff it's amazing. God love them all! Looking forward to coming back again!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
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 ₹10,925 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
₹10,925
₹12,892 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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 Nationwide Arena ...
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
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 ₹7,214 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
₹7,214
₹8,513 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The only shower temperatures were boiling hot, and scolding hot. There was no way to turn it down. Both elevators were out of service, and they wanted you to take the rickety service elevator that clunked on the way up. We were on the fifth floor. Also no water to safely drink. I wouldn’t recommend ..."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Crowne Plaza Columbus North- Worthington by IHG
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is ₹13,480 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
₹13,480
₹18,146 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,760 reviews)
"nice restaurant and bar, but poorly trained staff on making espresso/coffee drinks. our 3 lattes we purchased were filled only half full a bit irritating to pay for"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
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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.

Northeast Columbus

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

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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.

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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.

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Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.

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