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 reception area with a curved marble counter, a red upholstered chair, and a small table with a bowl.

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

Ian

₩295,683

₩343,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A covered outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee machine.

A modern tap with two spouts, a marble countertop, a sofa with yellow cushions, and a window with a view of cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

2. voco The Franklin New York by IHG

3.2 km from Columbia University

Gonzalo

₩465,653

₩598,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 spiral staircase, a marble countertop, and green chairs.

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

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

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

0.8 km from Columbia University

Vance

₩208,076

₩243,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a glass wall.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large abstract painting.

A modern bar area with a flat-screen TV, multiple liquor bottles, and bar stools.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Edgewater NYC Area

2.6 km from Columbia University

Ronald

₩231,759

₩265,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and framed pictures on the walls.

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

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Edgewater

2.3 km from Columbia University

Denise

₩248,371

₩284,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A wicker swing chair hanging from a vine-covered wall with a neon sign reading "Rosa's Park".

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

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

6. Wingate by Wyndham Bronx/Haven Park

2.9 km from Columbia University

Kessha

₩198,470

₩239,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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 bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a staircase with names on the steps.

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

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

7. Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel

1.1 km from Columbia University

Matthew

₩221,486

₩297,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

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.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites near Stadium

2.8 km from Columbia University

Jarin Tasnim

₩171,078

₩200,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a TV.

9. Comfort Inn Edgewater on Hudson River

1.8 km from Columbia University

Joseph

₩225,688

₩258,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a mirrored wall.

A modern outdoor seating area with green and brown sofas, a white table, and planters with green plants.

10. Aloft by Marriott Harlem

0.9 km from Columbia University

tonia

₩281,100

₩327,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A sign for "KAMA HOSTEL" with a modern design, a potted plant, and a closed door.

A park with a city skyline in the background.

A row of bunk beds with a wooden headboard, a table with a geometric pattern, and a vase with flowers.

A modern bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, and a black countertop.

11. Kama Central Park Hostel

1.1 km from Columbia University

Thoeun

₩426,783

₩494,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A black double door with a notice, a red brick wall, and two potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two windows with blinds, an air conditioning unit, and a mirror on the wall.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, white tiles, and a white toilet.

A building with a black door, two windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

12. The Park Ave North

2.1 km from Columbia University

Asia

₩158,776

₩186,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a hallway.

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

13. Night Hotel Broadway

Upper West Side, 1.8 km from Columbia University

Amit

₩163,057

₩219,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a welcome sign, a fireplace, and a sign indicating the exit.

14. Hotel 365 Bronx

3 km from Columbia University

Menelik

₩186,247

₩218,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A row of brownstone buildings with ornate staircases and large windows.

A stone bridge over a stream, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved path.

A hotel room with two beds, a dark wood dresser, a mirror, and a window with white curtains.

A room with a sofa, a cabinet, a television, and two lamps.

15. The Central Park North

1.1 km from Columbia University

Jamal

₩145,433

₩171,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A building entrance with a marquee sign reading "The Wallace."

16. The Wallace

Upper West Side, 3.3 km from Columbia University

Sarah

₩478,996

₩554,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a cityscape view.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements, a well-stocked bar, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A cozy room with a black and white striped teepee, a tray with snacks and drinks, and matching pillows with a monogram.

A large bed with a white bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed artwork above the bed, and a window with yellow curtains.

17. The Mark

Upper East Side, 3.6 km from Columbia University

elizabeth

₩2,131,465

₩2,450,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

The EDGE HOTEL entrance with a red facade and a modern design.

A white towel with a label that reads "LATHER exfoliating body soap."

18. Edge Hotel

4.2 km from Columbia University

Kent

₩198,430

₩232,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 kitchen with a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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.

19. Highbridge Hotel

4.7 km from Columbia University

Faraz

₩144,099

₩170,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A reception desk with a modern design, wooden paneling on the walls, and a tiled floor.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, shower, and towel storage.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

20. Melrose Hotel

4 km from Columbia University

Lucy

₩171,838

₩201,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Columbia University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lucerne Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 2,578 reviews	View
voco The Franklin New York by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 954 reviews	View
The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++	9.0 Wonderful 260 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Edgewater NYC Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,018 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Edgewater	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Columbia University

Night Hotel Broadway

Manhattan

₩163,057

₩219,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

The Lucerne Hotel

Manhattan

₩295,683

₩343,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent corner entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bed with a white headboard.

A modern lobby with a seating area, chandeliers, and wooden paneling.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, featuring a bar counter with numerous bottles, seating with blue upholstered chairs, and a dark wood finish.

Hotel Belleclaire Central Park, a Small Luxury Hotel

Manhattan

₩304,209

₩405,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

The exterior of the Arthouse Hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass facade and a sign above the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with seating, and a city view at dusk.

A modern building with a brick facade, a staircase leading to a second-floor entrance, and a large abstract painting above the door.

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a brick wall backdrop.

Arthouse Hotel New York City

Manhattan

₩335,030

₩450,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

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

A hotel room with a green sofa, a wooden desk, a television, a painting, and a view of the cityscape.

Romer Hell's Kitchen

Manhattan

₩299,005

₩416,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with the name "AMERITANIA" displayed above the door.

A modern living room with a red sofa, a fireplace, and abstract wall art.

A hotel room with a large abstract painting, a bed with black and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A lobby with red leather chairs, a central table with a vase of red roses, and a modern interior design.

Ameritania Hotel at Times Square

Manhattan

₩205,342

₩270,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A high-rise building with a clear view of the surrounding cityscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk with a computer, and a window with a view of tall buildings.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass door, a wooden floor, and a doormat with the hotel's name.

The Jewel Hotel, New York

Manhattan

₩270,853

₩353,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious hotel lobby with a large chandelier, comfortable seating, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

A gym with multiple treadmills and stationary bikes arranged in rows.

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Manhattan

₩274,989

₩373,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Top Columbia University Hotel Reviews

The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++

8/10 Good

"Bar only has beer and wine, and is re-stocked i regularly"

The Lucerne Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice enough hotel, a little older but comfortable. Staff service can be mixed. One day despite asking for housekeeping 3 times starting at 9 am room was not clean by 4 pm."

ROW NYC

10/10 Excellent

"FANTASTIC. Bed was really comfy. Very quiet hotel. Just wish I could have checked in earlier."

Lotte New York Palace

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and close to the main action without feeling too chaotic."

The Serene

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect stay- I felt safe and comfortable as a single traveler. The neighborhood had everything I needed and public transportation was great! The host was super helpful when I asked a favor and responded quickly. Highly recommend!"

Pod Times Square

10/10 Excellent

"Small room but space well utilized, CLEAN. Wonderful staff and location. Would stay again. Thank you."

Park Lane New York

8/10 Good

"we loved our view of central park for sure. that was worth it alone. however they never gave us face cloths & never replenished our water in the room which after 30k steps a day, water would’ve been good. also never seemed to never have more than 1 or 2 elevators going or maybe it was just that busy. the cocktail bar was closed for lunch & evenings which was unfortunate if you wanted a quick drink before going to dinner."

Park Central Hotel New York

8/10 Good

"Park Central will never have a problem filling rooms. With their location, it’s like shooting fish in a barrel. A short walk from Times Square, on the same block as the yellow line subway, and in an are that feels pretty safe overall. All great reasons to stay there. Also all great reasons why they don’t appear to be putting as much money back into the property as they do into their pockets. Even a full time maintenance guy that walked around addressing little cosmetic fixes in the rooms would stay busy 24 hours a day. Paint and wallpaper peeling, blinds are dirty and frayed from overuse in the rooms. Mirrors are peeling, there are chips in the baseboards. The carpets are old, dirty and have several runs in them. The hotel is run down. For the price you will be disappointed in your actual room. For the location you will suck it up as a good value. Staff is very nice, approachable, and helpful. The elevators, as others note, are always overcrowded and painfully slow. And I’m told they were just updated, which is crazy. I had a routine where I gave up waiting to ride down in the elevator and just took the stairs, but would wait in the lobby for the ride up, because walking UP stairs is just not as quick and easy as walking down them. It’s a bummer I decided to habitually walk down them at all. So… yeah. I’d stay there again and just consider it the cost of a NYC visit. I’d tell others to stay there, but I won’t brag about the room."

Arthouse Hotel New York City

10/10 Excellent

"The Arthouse' excellent location, clean updated rooms and helpful, friendly staff made the stay very enjoyable."

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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 104 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 104 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 El Museo del Barrio, Museum of the City of New York, or The Jewish 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. voco The Franklin New York by IHG

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

4. Courtyard by Marriott Edgewater NYC Area

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Edgewater

6. Wingate by Wyndham Bronx/Haven Park

7. Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel

8. Comfort Inn & Suites near Stadium

9. Comfort Inn Edgewater on Hudson River

10. Aloft by Marriott Harlem

11. Kama Central Park Hostel

12. The Park Ave North

13. Night Hotel Broadway

14. Hotel 365 Bronx

15. The Central Park North

16. The Wallace

17. The Mark

18. Edge Hotel

19. Highbridge Hotel

20. Melrose Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Columbia University

Hotels recommended for families near Columbia University

Night Hotel Broadway

The Lucerne Hotel

Hotel Belleclaire Central Park, a Small Luxury Hotel

Arthouse Hotel New York City

Romer Hell's Kitchen

Ameritania Hotel at Times Square

The Jewel Hotel, New York

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Top Columbia University Hotel Reviews

The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++

The Lucerne Hotel

ROW NYC

Lotte New York Palace

The Serene

Pod Times Square

Park Lane New York

Park Central Hotel New York

Arthouse Hotel New York City

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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