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

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.

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

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.6 km from The Big Apple

Theresa

₹15,236

₹17,065 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

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

2. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

Nicolas

₹16,348

₹18,310 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

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

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, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

Brian

₹12,216

₹13,682 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 modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

Andrew Thomas

₹9,677

₹10,839 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

5. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1 km from The Big Apple

Mary

₹11,383

₹15,456 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.3 km from The Big Apple

Jeanne

₹12,305

₹13,781 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

Heather Massey

₹14,232

₹16,224 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

Mingkang

₹14,704

₹16,468 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

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

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

₹12,251

₹13,967 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 0.8 km from The Big Apple

Tameka

₹9,557

₹10,704 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

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.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.8 km from The Big Apple

James

₹12,251

₹13,986 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from The Big Apple

CHRISTINE

₹13,074

₹14,643 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

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

The Vista, 0.2 km from The Big Apple

Karla

₹11,802

₹14,862 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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

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

14. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

Kelcie

₹13,930

₹15,601 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

15. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

Diana

₹11,026

₹12,349 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 bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

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.

16. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.7 km from The Big Apple

Thomas

₹14,992

₹16,791 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

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

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

mario

₹12,450

₹13,944 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

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

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

18. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

Aidan

₹20,218

₹22,644 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

19. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

Desiree

₹11,511

₹12,893 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from The Big Apple

Charles

₹10,641

₹11,918 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Big Apple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 213 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 164 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 947 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 285 reviews	View

Top The Big Apple Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is clean, well kept. The room is clean and the bathroom as well. Very nice. Would definitely stay again it."

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was super friendly and helpful. The room was clean and breakfast was good!"

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was absolutely perfect in every way! The staff was amazing! The rooms were clean and wonderful. The coffee/water/ice bar was a nice touch! The location was great! I will stay here every time I visit Columbia! Highly, highly recommend!!"

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"This is my favorite hotel to book in Columbia. The beds are soft and the breakfast is full and delicious!"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"The staff was really nice and welcoming. Not sure if the vents were cleaned because me and my guest were sneezing a lot when in the bathroom. Other than that the stay was good"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Nice n clean easygoing bed was comfortable"

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is available at a separate cost"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly folks & nice location."

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Location was convenient. Hotel was very clean and the staff was not only helpful but very friendly."

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. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Hotel Trundle

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. The 1425 Inn

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

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

14. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

15. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

16. Hilton Columbia Center

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

18. Marriott Columbia

19. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top The Big Apple Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hotel Trundle

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Hilton Columbia Center

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

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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