What is Downtown Columbia like?

Downtown Columbia is a historic neighborhood known for its bar scene. Are you looking for Downtown Columbia travel tips? Be sure to check out South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in the neighborhood.

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

Based on our traveler 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 center. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Hotel Trundle and Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC .

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 182 Downtown Columbia hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Downtown Columbia.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Columbia?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Columbia, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What can I see and do in this Columbia neighborhood?

Explore Downtown Columbia's landmarks like South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens and learn about the local history. As you're discovering the neighborhood, 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.

Top Downtown Columbia Hotels

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1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Thomas

₩164,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A building with a sign reading 'Lantern Columbia.'

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Nichole

₩209,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

3. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia

Michale

₩232,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

Downtown Columbia

Loni

₩170,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Jennifer

₩145,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance area.

6. Hilton Columbia Center

Downtown Columbia

Thomas

₩207,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

7. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Christopher L.

₩207,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A building with ornate architectural details, including a prominent archway and decorative columns.

8. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia

Lawrence

₩166,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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

9. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia

Tahara

₩151,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern room with a wooden desk, a sofa, a cushioned bench, and a framed painting on the wall.

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Cherrelle

₩164,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

11. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Downtown Columbia

Jeannette

₩133,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

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

12. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Glenda

₩166,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

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

13. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Lauren

₩151,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A buffet area with various food items, a coffee station, and a breakfast sign.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Diane

₩177,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

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

15. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Downtown Columbia

Virginia

₩186,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

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

16. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Brian

₩170,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Shantell

₩147,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent green neon sign, multiple parking levels, and a flat roof.

18. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia

Denise

₩155,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

A fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture with cushions, set on a stone platform.

19. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia

Mingkang

₩190,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

20. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia

Jodi

₩145,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Columbia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 234 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,259 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 290 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Columbia

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

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The Vista

The Vista is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Colonial Life Arena or Koger Center for the Arts.

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Rosewood

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

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Seven Oaks

Seven Oaks is noteworthy for its coffeehouses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saluda Shoals Park and Three Rivers Greenway.

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St. Andrews

Travelers come to St. Andrews for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.

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