The Best Hotels Closest to Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia for 2026

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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.

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.6 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Theresa

₩211,640

₩237,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

2. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 0.2 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Nicolas

₩225,581

₩252,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Brian

₩169,689

₩190,053 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 lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

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

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Andrew Thomas

₩132,359

₩148,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

5. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 0.8 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Mary

₩172,981

₩231,354 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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

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

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.4 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Jeanne

₩169,787

₩190,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.1 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Heather Massey

₩197,236

₩224,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

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

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 1 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Kenya

₩132,763

₩148,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

9. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Mingkang

₩200,219

₩224,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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."

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Columbia Museum of Art

CHRISTINE

₩180,398

₩202,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1 km from Columbia Museum of Art

James

₩170,186

₩194,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.7 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Stephanie

₩153,161

₩171,540 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 hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

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

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

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

The Vista, 0.4 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Karla

₩163,938

₩206,455 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 modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

14. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.8 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Thomas

₩206,867

₩231,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a coffee station, and a large screen.

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A gym with multiple treadmills, a wall mural of runners, and a water dispenser.

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

15. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.7 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Kelcie

₩192,211

₩215,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

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

16. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.2 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Aidan

₩280,844

₩314,545 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 modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.5 km from Columbia Museum of Art

mario

₩172,941

₩193,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

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

18. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.2 km from Columbia Museum of Art

Charles

₩146,828

₩164,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, two office chairs, a computer monitor, teal cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a large TV screen.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and benches.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from Columbia Museum of Art

melvina

₩153,161

₩171,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bright yellow accent wall, and a visible Hilton sign.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window offering a view.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and chairs, and a large central pillar.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from Columbia Museum of Art

david

₩153,161

₩171,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Columbia Museum of Art

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 214 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 949 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 287 reviews	View

Top Columbia Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10/10 Excellent

"Would stay again! The pool is outside, so only best in the warm season."

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful experience at this hotel! Kat was very helpful, and I truly appreciated her assistance and hospitality. She made my stay even better. Thank you, Kat, for making me feel welcome! I would gladly stay here again and recommend this hotel to others."

Moxy Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"AMAZING staff!"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is clean, well kept. The room is clean and the bathroom as well. Very nice. Would definitely stay again it."

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was super friendly and helpful. The room was clean and breakfast was good!"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Nice n clean easygoing bed was comfortable"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Cgh"

Other attractions near Columbia Museum of Art

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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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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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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The Big Apple

6.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at The Big Apple. 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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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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Tunnel Vision Mural

Rich with history, Tunnel Vision Mural is a cultural attraction worth visiting in 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 Columbia Museum of Art?

Columbia Museum of Art is located in a historic area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 89 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Columbia Museum of Art?

Adjacent to Columbia Museum of Art, 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 choices close by include Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and Marriott Columbia.

How many hotels will I find near Columbia Museum of Art?

Expedia has 89 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Columbia Museum of Art.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Columbia Museum of Art, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Columbia Museum of Art.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Columbia Museum of Art?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Columbia Museum of Art, click here.

What can I see and do near Columbia Museum of Art?

Study the collections at South Carolina State Museum, South Carolina Military Museum, or Robert Mills Historic House and Park. Sights like First Baptist Church, South Carolina State House, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Township Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts, and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Columbia Museum of Art?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Columbia Station. There might not be many public transportation choices near by Columbia Museum of Art so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Columbia Museum of Art hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Hotel Trundle

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. The 1425 Inn

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

9. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

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

14. Hilton Columbia Center

15. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

16. Marriott Columbia

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

18. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

19. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

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Top Columbia Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Hilton Columbia Center

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

Other attractions near Columbia Museum of Art

Finlay Park

Soda City Market

Saint Peter's Catholic Church

The Big Apple

First Baptist Church

Nathaniel J. Frederick House

North Carolina Mutual Building

Tunnel Vision Mural

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