Downtown Columbus, OH
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Popular places to visit
Greater Columbus Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention center in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Nationwide Arena
Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
COSI
There’s always more to discover in this innovative science adventure center, complete with giant 3-D digital screen and hundreds of fun-filled activities.
Ohio Theatre
This theater is the gold-and-red velvet crown of Ohio, featuring exciting musicals and concerts on its lavish Baroque-style stage.
Ohio Statehouse
After visiting Ohio Statehouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Palace Theatre
Combine a French palace’s interior with a landmark art deco building and you have Columbus’ favorite historic vaudeville venue, transformed into a modern theater.
Downtown Columbus Hotel Deals
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
"Great location and friendly staff. Room very clean and quiet. Construction all around suggested hotel is getting updates"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
"Everything from start to finish was immaculate. Room super clean and stocked, all elevators working, valet and bell hop were very very useful and friendly. The BEST part of my stay was the refillable glass water container in the rooms; definitely saved my life. My best hotel experience post-COVID, ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
"Room was clean and staff were nice and helpful."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
"All the staff we encountered were amazing! Very helpful and quick to fulfill our needs! Clean room & great view! Spotty windows outside but that comes with the weather. Over all amazing. This is our second year staying and if we continue to do sonic temple, we will continue to stay here!"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
The Junto
"Excellent hotel and staff. Very clean and well designed rooms and modern look and feel. The hotel staff was courteous and helpful. I’m a big fan and I will return."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Hyatt Regency Columbus
"I enjoyed the stay for sure. Only thing I didn't like was how small the bathroom was. Thats all my complaints."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Columbus
Short North
Colorful, offbeat, and trendy, this densely-populated district offers art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee shops. Stroll along High Street under its 17 lighted metal arches, and admire the vibrant murals on its brick buildings.
Victorian Village
The restaurants and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Victorian Village. Want to see more of the surrounding area? North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are a few top sights nearby.
Italian Village
Restaurants and architecture are just a few things travelers like about Italian Village. A stop by Jazz Arts Group is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Milo-Grogan
While there might not be top attractions in Milo-Grogan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair.
German Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schwartz Castle or Muse Gallery.
Grandview Heights
Visitors to Grandview Heights enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Ohio Craft Museum is worth a stop.
