The Best Hotels Closest to Columbia University in New York for 2026

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A building with ornate architectural details, an American flag, and a marquee sign for "The Lucerne" at address 201.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the street outside.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a view of the city skyline.

A spacious living room with a red sofa, a round coffee table, and a red armchair.

1. The Lucerne Hotel

Upper West Side, 3 km from Columbia University

James

₩396,996

₩460,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a sign reading "The George Manhattan," and a covered entrance area with potted plants.

A modern interior with a blue accent wall, leather seating, and a staircase.

A bar area with a circular bar, green bar stools, a coffee machine, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

2. The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++

0.8 km from Columbia University

Michelle

₩321,780

₩373,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and a view of a city skyline.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a minibar.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table set with plates and cutlery, a flat-screen TV, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Edgewater

2.3 km from Columbia University

Denise

₩251,766

₩288,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A restaurant with wicker chairs and tables, a green upholstered booth, and a bamboo wall.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, two sofas with patterned cushions, and abstract art on the walls.

A lobby with a brown sofa, striped pillows, a staircase, and potted plants.

A modern room with a glass shower enclosure, a bunk bed, and a large window offering a city view.

4. Wingate by Wyndham Bronx/Haven Park

2.9 km from Columbia University

Kessha

₩249,580

₩297,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. The room has a city view and a window with curtains.

A modern bar area with a checkered floor, seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A modern lounge with plush seating, a city view, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a large open area with a high ceiling.

5. Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel

1.1 km from Columbia University

Tiffany

₩270,832

₩353,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, modern pendant lighting, large windows, and a seating area with sofas.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, seating areas, and a patterned wall.

A modern reception desk with two computers, a printer, and a desk phone. There are two ergonomic chairs and a glass railing in the background.

A modern office space with a large desk, multiple chairs, and a patterned wall.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites near Stadium

2.8 km from Columbia University

Success

₩231,022

₩269,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A deck with outdoor furniture and umbrellas, overlooking a body of water and city skyline.

A waterfront view with a stone pathway, a lamp post, and a distant city skyline.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the cityscape through the windows.

A modern hotel dining area with a checkered floor, bar seating, and large windows offering a city view.

7. Comfort Inn Edgewater on Hudson River

1.8 km from Columbia University

Chantal

₩226,788

₩259,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "NIGHT" and "night hotels" on either side.

A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and a sofa.

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and a glass shelf with toiletries.

8. Night Hotel Broadway

Upper West Side, 1.8 km from Columbia University

Lauren

₩210,852

₩273,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern interior with a reception desk, glass doors, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.

9. Hotel 365 Bronx

3 km from Columbia University

Roy

₩193,752

₩227,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Two high-rise buildings with illuminated blue lines, a visible water tank, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a glass dining table, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a built-in bookshelf.

A modern dining area with a glass table, white chairs, and a city view through large windows.

10. Global Luxury Suites at The Arches

2.7 km from Columbia University

Mark

₩159,643

₩309,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A dark blue room with a fireplace, two leather armchairs, a round table, and a large floral painting above the fireplace.

A grand piano in a well-lit living room with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with decorative items.

A bar area with a marble wall, shelves of liquor bottles, and a central bar counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and two small side tables with vases.

11. The Wallace

Upper West Side, 3.3 km from Columbia University

Chris

₩682,442

₩787,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A two-story building with a black front door, large windows with black frames, and two black planters with flowers.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A bathroom with white tiled walls, a black door, and a white bag hanging on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a towel rack, and a window with shutters.

12. CENTRAL PARK NYC

Lenox Hill, 5.1 km from Columbia University

Josh

₩615,405

₩710,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, grey sofas, and potted plants.

A rooftop patio with picnic tables and a view of a cityscape.

A modern elevator area with directional signs, a trash bin, and a clock.

A double room with two beds, each with white linens and a wooden headboard. There are bedside tables with lamps, and a painting hangs on the wall above the beds.

13. Highbridge Hotel

4.7 km from Columbia University

LaShaunda

₩100,556

₩120,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern outdoor area with a wooden deck, exercise equipment, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a basketball.

A room with two armchairs, a small table with a book and a vase, and a large window with a view of a building.

A spacious, well-lit hallway with marble flooring, flanked by large mirrors and decorative vases.

A spacious living room with a round dining table set for four, a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating area.

14. The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel

Lenox Hill, 3.7 km from Columbia University

Alain

₩2,011,125

₩2,318,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An ornate lobby with a high ceiling, detailed frescoes, and classical architecture.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a patterned sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with red chairs.

A grand, ornate elevator with a circular design and a decorative top, situated in a hallway with tiled walls and a marble floor.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

15. The Sherry Netherland

Lenox Hill, 4.9 km from Columbia University

CAROLINE

₩1,205,468

₩1,387,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A tray with cheese, nuts, and a bowl of berries, two glasses of white wine, and a vase of purple flowers against a cityscape backdrop.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, leather sofas, a marble reception desk, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A dining room with a table set for four, a chandelier, and a city view through large windows.

A hotel room with a city view, a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a tray with a vase of red roses, champagne glasses, and a plate of cookies.

16. Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

4.6 km from Columbia University

Karie

₩1,172,687

₩1,355,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A cityscape through a window with a view of tall buildings and a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and large umbrellas providing shade.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements and a bar.

17. Hotel Beacon

Upper West Side, 3.4 km from Columbia University

Maria Ines

₩668,256

₩774,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a chalkboard sign advertising events.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a bookshelf filled with various items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a green sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through a window.

A cafe with a wooden bar, stools, a menu board, and various food items displayed.

18. Romer Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen, 5.3 km from Columbia University

jared

₩300,462

₩418,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked bar, and large windows offering city views.

A buffet with various food items, including pastries, fruits, and condiments.

A modern lounge with red and green chairs, a fireplace, and city views.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, red accents, and a prominent 'Citizen Hotel Times Square' sign.

19. citizenM New York Times Square

Theater District, 5.5 km from Columbia University

Douglas

₩360,662

₩418,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A grand hall with ornate columns, a mural of a pastoral scene, and a seating area with green upholstered sofas and striped chairs.

A view through a window with a cityscape and autumn foliage.

A grand hotel facade with a checkered entrance, American flag, and classical architecture.

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of orange juice, and a newspaper. The table is positioned in front of a window with a view of a cityscape.

20. The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York

Lenox Hill, 4.8 km from Columbia University

Laureen

₩1,055,975

₩1,263,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Columbia University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lucerne Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 2,571 reviews	View
The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++	9.2 Wonderful 227 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Edgewater	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham Bronx/Haven Park	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,527 reviews	View

Top Columbia University Hotel Reviews

Lotte New York Palace

10/10 Excellent

"Great room. Offered early checkin which as much appreciated. Location is hard to beat"

Hotel Beacon

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was wonderful and made my stay very enjoyable"

Night Hotel Broadway

8/10 Good

"Rooms are a bit out dated and a little noisy. AC didn’t work really well. Neighborhood is nice and the hotel is well priced. We were out all day and would easily walk back or catch trains."

ROW NYC

8/10 Good

"Queue for elevators can get long during busy seasons."

Empire Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I love this hotel and stuff my visit 8 to NY and 7 times I did stay here . Live it . Even if I complain about something they always help me and make changes ."

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Upper East Side

8/10 Good

"Great area and hotel"

Courtyard by Marriott Edgewater NYC Area

8/10 Good

"No wifi"

The Lucerne Hotel

8/10 Good

"This was my second stay this year it’s centrally located to Columbia and I love the area and the restaurant . That staff is really uptight behind the desk . No smiles no accommodation looked irritated . Especially the Latin woman very weird vibes from the front desk . The doormen helpful and courteous and friendly . It’s a shame because I love this location . My son will be attending Columbia next 4 years and I wanted this to be my go to hotel ."

Opera House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"No Complain at all, luv staying Here I think this is My 3rd or 4th time I stay here,see Your Soon Again."

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A cathedral interior with tall, arched columns and a central aisle leading to an altar.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Admire the remarkable architecture, beautiful music and spiritual ambiance of this historic landmark just north of Central Park.

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A cityscape with a mix of high-rise and low-rise buildings, a clear blue sky, and a distant view of a body of water.

Morningside Park

After visiting Morningside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Broadway Presbyterian Church

You can learn about the history of New York when you stop by Broadway Presbyterian Church. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Levien Gymnasium

Catch an event at Levien Gymnasium during your trip to New York. Discover the acclaimed art scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Tom's Diner

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of New York when you stop by Tom's Diner. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Peace Fountain

After visiting Peace Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Lafayette Square

After visiting Lafayette Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New York. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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General Grant National Memorial

2.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of New York with a trip to General Grant National Memorial. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Columbia University?

Columbia University is located in New York. This metropolitan area is known for its popular theater scene and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 96 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Columbia University?

The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++ is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Columbia University. Other good choices within 5 miles include Night Hotel Broadway and ROW NYC.

How many hotels are there near Columbia University?

Expedia has 96 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Columbia University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Columbia University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Columbia University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Columbia University?

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What can I see and do near Columbia University?

Study the collections at Museum of the City of New York, Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, or Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal, and Cathedral of St. John the Divine are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Columbia University. You can watch performances at Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Apollo Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Columbia University?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Columbia University is a breeze. You can access metro transit at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station, 86 St. Station (Central Park West), and 86 St. Station (Broadway). If you'd like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Grand Central - 42 St. Station, New York Harlem 125th St. Station, or Penn Station.

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Our top choices for Columbia University hotels

1. The Lucerne Hotel

2. The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Edgewater

4. Wingate by Wyndham Bronx/Haven Park

5. Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel

6. Comfort Inn & Suites near Stadium

7. Comfort Inn Edgewater on Hudson River

8. Night Hotel Broadway

9. Hotel 365 Bronx

10. Global Luxury Suites at The Arches

11. The Wallace

12. CENTRAL PARK NYC

13. Highbridge Hotel

14. The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel

15. The Sherry Netherland

16. Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

17. Hotel Beacon

18. Romer Hell's Kitchen

19. citizenM New York Times Square

20. The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York

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Top Columbia University Hotel Reviews

Lotte New York Palace

Hotel Beacon

Night Hotel Broadway

ROW NYC

Empire Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Upper East Side

Courtyard by Marriott Edgewater NYC Area

The Lucerne Hotel

Opera House Hotel

Other attractions near Columbia University

Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Morningside Park

Broadway Presbyterian Church

Levien Gymnasium

Tom's Diner

Peace Fountain

Lafayette Square

General Grant National Memorial

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