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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.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Colonial Life Arena

Wendy

₩195,005

₩218,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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 Colonial Life Arena

Theresa

₩213,806

₩239,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1 km from Colonial Life Arena

Brian

₩170,982

₩191,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

4. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 2 km from Colonial Life Arena

Mary

₩174,299

₩233,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

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

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1 km from Colonial Life Arena

Laurel

₩132,465

₩148,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.8 km from Colonial Life Arena

Jeanne

₩172,674

₩193,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.3 km from Colonial Life Arena

Linda

₩198,626

₩226,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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, 1.9 km from Colonial Life Arena

Mingkang

₩213,128

₩238,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.8 km from Colonial Life Arena

Robert

₩165,728

₩188,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern hotel lobby with a brick accent wall, a sofa with colorful cushions, a table with a lamp, and a reception desk in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

A self-service food display with various snacks, beverages, and prepared dishes.

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.7 km from Colonial Life Arena

Sandra

₩171,957

₩192,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from Colonial Life Arena

jennifer

₩153,398

₩171,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 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.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from Colonial Life Arena

CHRISTINE

₩183,466

₩205,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.7 km from Colonial Life Arena

Diana

₩154,728

₩173,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1 km from Colonial Life Arena

James

₩182,992

₩208,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

15. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.5 km from Colonial Life Arena

ryan

₩200,299

₩224,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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, 1 km from Colonial Life Arena

Karla

₩156,113

₩197,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 1.5 km from Colonial Life Arena

Tameka

₩127,062

₩142,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

18. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from Colonial Life Arena

Winona

₩283,718

₩317,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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.

19. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.8 km from Colonial Life Arena

mario

₩161,271

₩180,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a blue chair and a table.

A building entrance with a blue door, potted plants, and a number sign '724' indicating the property number.

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 2.8 km from Colonial Life Arena

Brent

₩227,470

₩254,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Colonial Life Arena

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 208 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 924 reviews	View

Top Colonial Life Arena Hotel Reviews

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."

Hotel Trundle

8/10 Good

"Trundle is a unique property focused on delivering a unique thematic approach to their hotel services to both business and personal customers. I found the facility condition and breakfast offerings excellent. They are also convenient to downtown and University of South Carolina. Perhaps most important, their rooms are clean and beds are comfortable."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean but a bit of a walk to downtown/restaurants"

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."

Moxy Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and lovely environment"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious rooms"

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

8/10 Good

"Bed and pillows comfortable. Air conditioning is a bit finicky and doesn’t get as cold. Other than that, no complaints."

Other attractions near Colonial Life Arena

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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A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a prominent dome structure, and a well-lit street.

University of South Carolina

9.0/10 (2,467 reviews)

Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Koger Center for the Arts

8.2/10 (134 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Koger Center for the Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Carolina Coliseum

9.4/10 (23 reviews)

Catch an event at Carolina Coliseum during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

8.4/10 (594 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Regional Visitors Center

You can learn about the history of Columbia with a trip to Columbia Regional Visitors Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Town Theatre

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Town Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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African American History Monument

You can find out about the history of Columbia when you stop by African American History Monument. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colonial Life Arena?

Colonial Life Arena is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 66 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Colonial Life Arena?

Adjacent to Colonial Life Arena, Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and The Lantern Hotel Columbia.

How many hotels will I find near Colonial Life Arena?

Expedia has 66 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Colonial Life Arena.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colonial Life Arena, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Colonial Life Arena.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Colonial Life Arena?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Colonial Life Arena, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Colonial Life Arena?

You'll want to browse the collections at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, and South Carolina Military Museum. Sights like South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Colonial Life Arena?

To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Columbia Station. There may not be many public transit options near Colonial Life Arena so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Colonial Life Arena hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. The 1425 Inn

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

15. Hilton Columbia Center

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

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

18. Marriott Columbia

19. Moxy Columbia Downtown

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

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Top Colonial Life Arena Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Hotel Trundle

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Hilton Columbia Center

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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

Other attractions near Colonial Life Arena

South Carolina State House

University of South Carolina

Koger Center for the Arts

Carolina Coliseum

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Columbia Regional Visitors Center

Town Theatre

African American History Monument

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