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

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

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

1. The Lucerne Hotel

Upper West Side, 3 km from Columbia University

STEWART

₩410,751

₩476,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 coffee machine and two cups on a table with a sofa and a plant in the background.

2. voco The Franklin New York by IHG

3.2 km from Columbia University

Gonzalo

₩479,439

₩570,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Edgewater

2.3 km from Columbia University

Denise

₩269,394

₩308,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Edgewater NYC Area

2.6 km from Columbia University

Ashley

₩253,752

₩290,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a marble countertop, and green chairs.

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

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

0.8 km from Columbia University

Pamela

₩315,963

₩367,376 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.

6. Wingate by Wyndham Bronx/Haven Park

2.9 km from Columbia University

Kessha

₩234,932

₩281,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

Tiffany

₩240,406

₩320,087 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 office space with a large desk, multiple chairs, 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.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites near Stadium

2.8 km from Columbia University

Success

₩223,752

₩261,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

9. Comfort Inn Edgewater on Hudson River

1.8 km from Columbia University

Chantal

₩234,932

₩269,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

10. Night Hotel Broadway

Upper West Side, 1.8 km from Columbia University

Lauren

₩208,368

₩271,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

11. Hotel 365 Bronx

3 km from Columbia University

Roy

₩236,252

₩275,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a plant, and a toilet paper holder.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in stove, and a bar area with wicker chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

12. Madison & East 53rd

Midtown East, 5.5 km from Columbia University

Saman

₩437,504

₩506,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

13. The Wallace

Upper West Side, 3.3 km from Columbia University

Chris

₩644,289

₩744,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

14. CENTRAL PARK NYC

Lenox Hill, 5.1 km from Columbia University

Josh

₩612,505

₩707,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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.

The exterior of the Melrose Hotel with a prominent illuminated sign above the entrance.

15. Melrose Hotel

4 km from Columbia University

Ian

₩197,339

₩236,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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.

16. Highbridge Hotel

4.7 km from Columbia University

Vanessa

₩104,167

₩124,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 modern living room with a round sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.

17. The Mark

Upper East Side, 3.6 km from Columbia University

elizabeth

₩2,417,113

₩2,778,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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.

18. The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel

Lenox Hill, 3.7 km from Columbia University

Alain

₩2,076,406

₩2,393,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

19. Edge Hotel

4.2 km from Columbia University

Kent

₩252,660

₩294,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

20. The Sherry Netherland

Lenox Hill, 4.9 km from Columbia University

CAROLINE

₩1,235,138

₩1,422,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Columbia University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lucerne Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 2,570 reviews	View
voco The Franklin New York by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 947 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Edgewater	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Edgewater NYC Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++	9.0 Wonderful 239 reviews	View

Top Columbia University Hotel Reviews

The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room, and the area perfect , in walking distance of surrounding places"

Hotel Edison Times Square

10/10 Excellent

"great location, convenient, helpful staff,"

Hotel Belleclaire Central Park, a Small Luxury Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"excellent location. helpful staff and great bakery for free breakfast."

Arthouse Hotel New York City

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Will definitely go back. Staff was super nice and very helpful. Room was really clean. Food was DELICIOUS and bartender Melissa was fabulous. Close to Central Park and easy to get to area attractions. Highly recommend !"

The Lucerne Hotel

8/10 Good

"We wanted to stay away from the “ messy Manhattan “ and we did it! Super nice neighborhood…the cleanest hotel I’ve ever been in…it’s not modernized but we loved that also …friendly staff, good food at Nice Matin… We’d stay there again"

Park Lane New York

10/10 Excellent

"The view was incredible. The rooms were impeccably maintained and squeaky clean. The staff were incredibly helpful and the amenities were excellent. Really top-drawer experience."

Other attractions near Columbia University

A statue of a woman with a winged horse in a park with a large cathedral in the background.

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, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, or Neue Galerie New York. 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 Apollo Theater, Beacon Theater, and Alice Tully Hall 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. Homewood Suites by Hilton Edgewater

4. Courtyard by Marriott Edgewater NYC Area

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

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. Night Hotel Broadway

11. Hotel 365 Bronx

12. Madison & East 53rd

13. The Wallace

14. CENTRAL PARK NYC

15. Melrose Hotel

16. Highbridge Hotel

17. The Mark

18. The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel

19. Edge Hotel

20. The Sherry Netherland

Compare popular hotels close to Columbia University

Top Columbia University Hotel Reviews

The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton+++

Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Belleclaire Central Park, a Small Luxury Hotel

Arthouse Hotel New York City

The Lucerne Hotel

Park Lane New York

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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