The Best Hotels Closest to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia for 2026

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Brian

₩169,910

₩190,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Laurel

₩131,294

₩147,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, hanging chairs, and a table with chairs.

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

A modern cafe with a central display of snacks and beverages, a seating area with sofas, and a ceiling with unique lighting fixtures.

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Kiera

₩131,294

₩149,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

4. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Lisa

₩211,244

₩236,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Tameka

₩139,932

₩156,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

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

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

The Vista, 3.2 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Andrea

₩164,151

₩206,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

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

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Vivian

₩193,281

₩220,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A delivery drop area with a wooden shelf holding bags and a locker area with numbered lockers.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, coffee maker, and a microwave.

8. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Robertson

₩153,360

₩174,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a chair, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom area.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and artwork on the walls.

A modern, well-lit room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a TV on a wooden stand.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

1.1 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Charlotte

₩142,327

₩162,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a white countertop.

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

A reception area with green walls, wooden chairs, a counter with coffee machines, and a framed picture on the wall.

10. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

0.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Judy

₩115,028

₩128,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, and a large island.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture, including two chairs and a sofa, surrounded by lush greenery.

A hotel room with two single beds, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted artwork, and a nightstand with a lamp.

11. Columbia Duet Unit B

2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

₩258,793

₩1,160,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a lamp. There is a plant on a shelf and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a window with blinds.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a TV, and a door.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, fireplace, TV, and a dining area in the background.

12. Columbia Duet - 2 Units

2.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

₩689,057

₩2,184,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, and a QR code on the floor.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies on the upper floors, and a parking lot with several cars.

A two-story motel with a parking lot, a blue car, and a tree in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

13. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

0.7 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Cheryl

₩96,876

₩108,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

14. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Anthony

₩193,281

₩216,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

15. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Adolph

₩211,916

₩237,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

16. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3.6 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

josh

₩173,206

₩231,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

17. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 4.5 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Donna

₩188,074

₩214,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a covered area with lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a white countertop, and various kitchen appliances.

A hotel room with a modern design, featuring a large bed, a desk, and a seating area with a tray table.

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

11.9 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Carlos

₩123,140

₩137,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

19. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 3.4 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Monique

₩190,456

₩213,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor patio with yellow chairs and tables, a pergola with string lights, and a stone wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a kitchen area with shelves and a TV.

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, table, and chairs. There is a bed in the adjacent room.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

12.3 km from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Tracey

₩184,441

₩206,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 156 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 888 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone	9.2 Wonderful 1,109 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown	8.6 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View

Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Everything was great and clean, the staff was very polite and nice. Would stay again"

Marriott Columbia

8/10 Good

"My room was not clean when I arrived. There were crumbs on the floor between the bed and the window. Additionally, the base on the floor lamp was coated in dust. When my room was cleaned on Day 2, the cleaning didn't make sense. The toilet seat was up indicating the toilet had been cleaned. However, the towels had not been removed, the bed was not made, and the garbage had not been made."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Room and facilities was clean"

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoy my stay at the hotel i have no complaints."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Our Stay was perfect! Definitely will be coming back soon."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great property! Very convenient for my 5 day stay. Breakfast good staff friendly and most helpful."

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean. Location was convenient. Staff was very nice. Breakfast included. Many food options around the hotel and a Walmart. Convenient to the airport. Room recently renovated."

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay. I’ll definitely rebook without a doubt!"

Other attractions near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

8.4/10 (65 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Riverbanks Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in West Columbia. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its bars.

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Columbia Marionette Theater

6.0/10 (5 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Columbia Marionette Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Workshop Theatre

Enjoy a show at Workshop Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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West Columbia Riverwalk

8.2/10 (126 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at West Columbia Riverwalk, a lovely green space in West Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Richard Samuel Roberts House

You can learn about the history of Columbia with a visit to Richard Samuel Roberts House. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Governor's Mansion

6.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Columbia when you stop by Governor's Mansion. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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South Carolina State Museum

8.8/10 (110 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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EdVenture Children's Museum

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit EdVenture Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Other good choices close by include Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126 and LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone.

How many hotels will I find near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, click here.

What can I see and do near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden?

You'll want to browse the collections at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, and Robert Mills Historic House and Park. First Baptist Church, South Carolina State House, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Columbia Marionette Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden hotels

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

4. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

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

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

8. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

10. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

11. Columbia Duet Unit B

12. Columbia Duet - 2 Units

13. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia West Interstate 126

14. Hotel Trundle

15. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

16. The 1425 Inn

17. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

18. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

19. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

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Top Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Marriott Columbia

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

Quality Inn Columbia Airport

Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

Other attractions near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

Columbia Marionette Theater

Workshop Theatre

West Columbia Riverwalk

Richard Samuel Roberts House

Governor's Mansion

South Carolina State Museum

EdVenture Children's Museum

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