The Best Hotels Closest to University of South Carolina 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 spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

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

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.9 km from University of South Carolina

Theresa

₩211,091

₩236,435 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.

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

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

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

2. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from University of South Carolina

Nicolas

₩226,504

₩253,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

3. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1.9 km from University of South Carolina

Mary

₩157,708

₩214,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

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

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.1 km from University of South Carolina

Jeanne

₩170,481

₩190,938 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 modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

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

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.8 km from University of South Carolina

Andrew Thomas

₩135,661

₩151,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

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

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 0.6 km from University of South Carolina

Heather Massey

₩203,640

₩232,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.5 km from University of South Carolina

Mingkang

₩191,657

₩214,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

8. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from University of South Carolina

Robert

₩169,744

₩193,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

9. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.5 km from University of South Carolina

CHRISTINE

₩181,136

₩202,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

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

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.7 km from University of South Carolina

James

₩169,744

₩193,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from University of South Carolina

Desiree

₩154,130

₩172,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

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

12. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.2 km from University of South Carolina

Sandra

₩186,296

₩208,652 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 breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.2 km from University of South Carolina

Diana

₩152,763

₩171,094 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.

14. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.9 km from University of South Carolina

ryan

₩207,713

₩232,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

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

The Vista, 1.4 km from University of South Carolina

Karla

₩154,130

₩195,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.1 km from University of South Carolina

Tameka

₩132,418

₩148,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from University of South Carolina

mario

₩172,491

₩193,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

18. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from University of South Carolina

Aidan

₩280,114

₩313,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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.

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

19. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from University of South Carolina

Charles

₩147,429

₩165,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

A building entrance with a blue door, potted plants, and a number sign '724' indicating the property number.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a blue chair and a table.

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 2.3 km from University of South Carolina

Brent

₩225,164

₩252,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to University of South Carolina

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 212 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,262 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 945 reviews	View

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Top University of South Carolina Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"Cgh"

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Was unaware that I would be charged an additional fee for parking."

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Just dropped in for one night for a concert and was very pleased all around. Staff was very helpful and I couldn't have been more pleased The room was lovely and not too big and definitely not too small. Bed was amazing! Highly recommend! Also beautiful streets to walk through!"

Hilton Columbia Center

8/10 Good

"Hilton is a great location to downtown and the university. Hotel is clean even during some construction. My only issues were the lack of signage when exiting the elevator onto your floor. Also our check in person did not explain the self parking very well."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay, staff behind the counter had a attitude but overall it was comfortable"

Other attractions near University of South Carolina

Trinity Episcopal Church with a cemetery and a fence.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Marvel at the stunning architecture and stained glass and examine the Civil War graves in this remarkable sanctuary in Columbia.

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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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You can find out about the history of Columbia when you stop by African American History Monument. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Colonial Life Arena

8.8/10 (1,029 reviews)

Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip 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 University of South Carolina?

University of South Carolina is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 76 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of South Carolina?

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of South Carolina. Other good choices close by include Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC and The Lantern Hotel Columbia.

How many hotels will I be able to find near University of South Carolina?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of South Carolina.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of South Carolina, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near University of South Carolina.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of South Carolina?

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What can I see and do near University of South Carolina?

Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, and South Carolina Military Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre.

How can I get to University of South Carolina?

To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Columbia Station. There might not be many public transit stops close to University of South Carolina so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for University of South Carolina hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Hotel Trundle

3. The 1425 Inn

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

8. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

9. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

12. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

14. Hilton Columbia Center

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

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

18. Marriott Columbia

19. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

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