What is Downtown Columbia like?

Downtown Columbia is an historic neighbourhood known for its bar scene. Are you looking for Downtown Columbia travel tips? Make sure that you visit South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Columbia?

Based on our traveller data, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Columbia. This hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include The Lantern Hotel Columbia and Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Columbia?

If you're searching for places to stay in Columbia, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 180 Downtown Columbia hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Columbia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Downtown Columbia.

What can I see and do in this Columbia neighbourhood?

Explore Downtown Columbia's landmarks such as South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens and learn about the local history. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Columbia Museum of Art and Koger Center for the Arts are some other places worth a visit. African American History Monument, North Carolina Mutual Building and Columbia Regional Visitors Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Columbia. When you're sightseeing in Columbia, Town Theatre and Nathaniel J. Frederick House are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Columbia and the greater Columbia area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Columbia Station.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Columbia, Columbia - 2026 Updated Prices

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

1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Monique

₹14,010 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.

2. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Katherine

₹15,412 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

3. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Robert

₹13,390 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

Downtown Columbia

Karla

₹14,743 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

5. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia

Ericka

₹12,252 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Laurel

₹10,444 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

7. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Winona

₹18,163 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Tameka

₹11,177 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

9. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Kevin

₹16,857 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

James

₹14,805 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

11. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia

Anthony

₹18,163 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

12. Hilton Columbia Center

Downtown Columbia

Karen

₹14,894 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

13. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Downtown Columbia

Nicholas

₹15,160 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

14. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Linda

₹12,478 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

15. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia

william

₹12,252 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

16. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Downtown Columbia

Mary

₹12,250 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Brian

₹13,572 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

18. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia

Stacy

₹13,555 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

19. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia

Mingkang

₹16,014 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

20. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia

josh

₹16,521 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 194 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 905 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 157 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,269 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Columbia

Find the best Downtown Columbia areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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The Vista

The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.

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A cityscape with prominent government buildings, including a large white structure with columns and a dome, surrounded by smaller buildings and a mix of green spaces and urban development.

Rosewood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.

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Shandon

While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

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Eau Claire

Travellers like the parks in Eau Claire, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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St. Andrews

St. Andrews is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.

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Top Downtown Columbia Hotel Reviews

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

8/10 Good

"Great location for what I was in Columbia for. I was in a nice sized room. Indoor pool was available and working. I didn't like the bed/mattress. Too firm for me."

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

8/10 Good

"Stay here from time to time when visiting my USC student. Convenient location, on site parking, love having a drink downstairs at the bar and breakfast is good. Rooms are nice and clean. Outside traffic noise can be loud, but it’s the city. We always travel with a fan to drown out noise."

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1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

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3. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

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

5. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

7. Marriott Columbia

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

9. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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12. Hilton Columbia Center

13. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

14. Moxy Columbia Downtown

15. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

16. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

18. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

19. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

20. The 1425 Inn

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Where to stay in Downtown Columbia

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