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

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

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

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

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

Wendy

₩195,005

₩218,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.6 km from The Big Apple

Theresa

₩213,806

₩239,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

3. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1 km from The Big Apple

Mary

₩174,751

₩233,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

Brian

₩171,697

₩192,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.3 km from The Big Apple

Jeanne

₩172,674

₩193,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

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

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

Laurel

₩132,465

₩148,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

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

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

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.3 km from The Big Apple

Linda

₩200,828

₩228,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from The Big Apple

Mingkang

₩194,430

₩217,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.3 km from The Big Apple

Robert

₩166,421

₩189,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from The Big Apple

CHRISTINE

₩171,927

₩192,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

Sandra

₩172,403

₩193,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

jennifer

₩153,640

₩172,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a TV screen.

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

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

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.8 km from The Big Apple

James

₩182,329

₩208,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

Diana

₩156,088

₩174,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

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

The Vista, 0.2 km from The Big Apple

Karla

₩156,360

₩198,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

16. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.7 km from The Big Apple

ryan

₩210,719

₩236,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

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

17. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from The Big Apple

Winona

₩283,718

₩317,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.5 km from The Big Apple

mario

₩161,271

₩180,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 0.8 km from The Big Apple

Tameka

₩127,263

₩142,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a red chair.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from The Big Apple

Bobby

₩155,000

₩173,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to The Big Apple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 209 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,260 reviews	View

Top The Big Apple Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved my stay. Would stay here again"

Hotel Trundle

8/10 Good

"Nice for a short 2-3 day stay. Conveniently located to downtown, highways, and university."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"What a great place to stay. My wife & I stayed for one night on the way to Charleston, and wish we could have stayed another. What a quaint & cozy hotel, with a great bar, a friendly staff/bar tender, and great food. The hotel is a refurbished fire station with a lot of memorabilia and nostalgic pictures. We will be back."

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"We are returning customers, having stayed at The Graduate Columbia many times. Love the property and friendly helpful staff."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located in downtown Columbia, SC. It is clean, well maintained and the staff is very personable and helpful. The only issue I had was the hot water in the bathroom sink took 5 minutes to get hot. Thankfully the shower did not take that long. Everything else about the hotel was excellent and I would definitely recommend it to others."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean but a bit of a walk to downtown/restaurants"

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good breakfast, staff was awesome and courteous"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Columbia Center. Awesome location the hotel is just beautiful and clean. My fiancee and I enjoyed dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak house. The hotel staff were awesome. They made us feel comfortable from the first day we arrive which really set the tone for our stay everyone’s very helpful and friendly, especially Kat and Le these ladies really highlight I stay for the weekend very pleasant very professional very helpful. Can’t wait to stay there again."

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

8/10 Good

"Bed and pillows comfortable. Air conditioning is a bit finicky and doesn’t get as cold. Other than that, no complaints."

Other attractions near The Big Apple

Columbia Museum of Art

9.0/10 (86 reviews)

Bring kids to this fun gallery with a focus on medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art and fascinating traveling exhibits.

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A park with a pond, green grass, trees, and a fence.

Finlay Park

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

Play sports with your kids in this scenic park, wander along the woodland paths and see the extraordinary fountain and cascades.

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A large white building with a dome and columns, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

South Carolina State House

8.6/10 (597 reviews)

Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.

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Nathaniel J. Frederick House

Learn about the local history of Columbia with a stop at Nathaniel J. Frederick House. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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North Carolina Mutual Building

Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at North Carolina Mutual Building. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Saint Peter's Catholic Church

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Saint Peter's Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Soda City Market

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Soda City Market during your stay in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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First Baptist Church

7.2/10 (58 reviews)

Find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at First Baptist Church. 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 The Big Apple?

The Big Apple is located in Columbia. This historic area is known for its bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 81 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near The Big Apple?

Adjacent to The Big Apple, Hotel Trundle is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and private decks. Other good options close by include Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to The Big Apple?

Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Big Apple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Big Apple, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near The Big Apple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Big Apple?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near The Big Apple, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near The Big Apple?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, or South Carolina Military Museum. First Baptist Church, South Carolina State House, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to The Big Apple?

If you're taking a train to the area, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There may not be many public transportation choices close to The Big Apple so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for The Big Apple hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. The 1425 Inn

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

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

16. Hilton Columbia Center

17. Marriott Columbia

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top The Big Apple Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hotel Trundle

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hilton Columbia Center

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

Other attractions near The Big Apple

Columbia Museum of Art

Finlay Park

South Carolina State House

Nathaniel J. Frederick House

North Carolina Mutual Building

Saint Peter's Catholic Church

Soda City Market

First Baptist Church

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