Hotels in Columbia
The stock is mixed, with 4-star the largest single band at 75 of 200, and 34 of them are within a mile of the centre. Below are the closest properties to the middle of Columbia, nearest first, plus what is near each venue in the city — because if you are here for one event, distance from that building matters more than distance from downtown.
What the hotels in Columbia are like
Before the list, the shape of it. These figures cover every property the search found within about five miles of the middle of Columbia — not just the 18 shown below, which are simply the closest.
| Measure | Columbia | What it tells you |
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| Properties found | 200 | Everything listed within about five miles of the centre. The 18 nearest are shown below. |
| Star mix | 75 × 4★, 60 × 3★, 25 × 2★ | 4-star is the largest band here. |
| Average guest score | 7.9/10 | Across the 146 rated properties. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Within a mile of the centre | 34 of 200 | The rest are a drive or a transit ride. |
| Closest property | Under 0.3 mi | From the city’s centre point, in a straight line. |
Hotels in Columbia, closest to the centre first
Pick your dates to price these for the nights you actually want. Nothing is quoted until you do, because a nightly rate for the wrong dates is worse than no rate at all.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown The Vista by IHG
901 WASHINGTON STREET, Columbia
Convenient Location Located in the heart of Columbia, just steps away from major attractions like the Columbia Museum of Art and the South Carolina State House. Modern Amenities E…
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Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown
823 Lady St, Columbia
Modern Amenities and Social Spaces Aloft Columbia Downtown offers a vibrant and contemporary stay experience with its open lobby featuring cocktails and music at the w xyz bar. Th…
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Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
1000 LADY STREET, Columbia
Luxurious Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary wireless internet access, and a communal living room. Dining Experie…
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Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
819 Gervais Street, Columbia
Indoor Pool and Fitness Center Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Dining and Refreshments Enjoy a meal at the restaurant o…
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Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
822 Gervais St, Columbia
Luxurious Amenities and Convenient Location Outdoor Pool and Free Wi-Fi Enjoy a refreshing dip in our outdoor pool and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi in every room. Fitne…
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Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
1400 Main St, Columbia
Luxurious Accommodations Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel offers bright and comfortable rooms equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, work desks, and coffee makers, e…
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Hilton Columbia Center
924 Senate St, Columbia
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in comfort and style at Hilton Columbia Center with well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, and com…
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Moxy Columbia Downtown
1200 Main Street, Columbia
Convenient Location Moxy Columbia Downtown is centrally located near major attractions and points of interest, making it the perfect choice for exploring Columbia. Modern Accommod…
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Marriott Columbia
1200 Hampton St, Columbia
Luxurious Accommodations Situated in Central Columbia, just a short drive from the South Carolina State House, the Marriott Columbia offers spacious rooms equipped with modern ame…
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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG
1233 Washington Street, Columbia
Convenient Location Holiday Inn - Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel is ideally located near major attractions such as Colonial Life Arena and EdVenture Children's Museum, making i…
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Hotel Trundle
1224 Taylor Street, Columbia
Unique Boutique Hotel Experience Luxurious Amenities Hotel Trundle offers a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge, and a bar for guests to enjoy during their stay. Each…
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SpringHill Suites Columbia Downtown The Vista
511 Lady Street, Columbia
Modern Amenities The air-conditioned rooms at SpringHill Suites Columbia offer self-catering facilities like a microwave and fridge. Enjoy cable TV and ironing facilities for conv…
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Downtown
501 Taylor Street, Columbia
Modern Rooms with Amenities Experience comfort in our spacious rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee-making facilities. Enjoy free Wi-Fi in ever…
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Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
400 Gervais Street, Columbia
Modern Accommodations Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and essential amenities, including a TV and free toiletries. Helpful Staff Our dedicated team at the recep…
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown, nestled in the heart of vibrant Columbia. Culinary Delights Start your day …
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The Workspace Warehouse
1530 Williams St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA, Columbia
Luxurious Accommodation Experience comfort and style in our air-conditioned 2-bedroom holiday home with a balcony and free WiFi. Relax in the spacious living room or prepare a mea…
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Gamecock Roost- 15mins to Downtown- Back unit
Taylor Street 409, Columbia
Convenient Location: Located in Columbia, Gamecock Roost- 15mins to Downtown- Back unit is close to major attractions such as South Carolina State Museum and EdVenture Children's …
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Adorable on Taylor-15 mins to Downtown--- Front Unit
Taylor Street 409, Columbia
Charming Accommodation with Modern Amenities Convenient Location Located just 15 minutes from Downtown, Adorable on Taylor-15 mins to Downtown--- Front Unit offers easy access to …
Staying near a specific Columbia venue
This is usually the better question. The hotels above are measured from the middle of Columbia, which is only the right anchor if the city itself is the trip. If you are coming for one event, what matters is how far you are from that building at 11pm — and in most cities the centre and the venue are not the same place.
Each page below runs its own search from that venue’s own coordinates and sorts by real straight-line distance from the doors, with a plain note on every card saying whether that is a walk, a long walk or a drive.
- Hotels near Williams-Brice Stadium
- Hotels near Colonial Life Arena
- Hotels near Township Auditorium
- Hotels near South Carolina State Fair
Venues in Columbia
The buildings people book these rooms for. Each links to its schedule and tickets.
- Williams-Brice Stadium
- Colonial Life Arena
- Township Auditorium
- 3 Rivers Music Festival
- South Carolina State Fair
- University Of South Carolina
- Lot Between River Drive & Main Street
- Capital City Stadium
- Headliners At Banana Joe's
- Carolina Coliseum
- Founders Park
What is on in Columbia
The reason most people book a room here. Every date links to live tickets and a seat map.
- From about $59.00View Tickets
- From about $19.00View Tickets
- From about $42.00View Tickets
- From about $63.00View Tickets
- From about $47.00View Tickets
- From about $47.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
How to read these listings
Every card carries the same facts in the same order, so two properties can be compared at a glance rather than read as marketing copy.
- Distance is straight-line, not walking. We know where the property is and where the centre is; we do not know the streets in between. That is why each card also says walkable, long walk or drive, and why those labels are deliberately conservative.
- Guest scores are our accommodation partner’s, not ours. StubOrder does not review hotels. Where a score appears it is theirs, with the review count beside it so you can judge how much weight it carries.
- The rate is the lowest available for the stay you asked for, for two adults, and it moves constantly. Treat it as a comparison between properties rather than a quote.
- Nothing here is paid placement. The order is distance from the centre, full stop. No property pays to appear or to rank.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How close are these hotels to the Columbia venues?
The hotels on this page are measured from the middle of Columbia. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own page - each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.
Is it cheaper to stay near the venue or in the centre?
It depends on the city and the night. Near a stadium on an event night is usually the expensive option; the centre is usually better value but adds a journey. Both pages exist so you can compare them rather than guess.
What kind of hotels are there in Columbia?
The stock is mixed, with 4-star the largest single band at 75 of 200, and 34 of them are within a mile of the centre. They average 7.9/10 in guest scores from our accommodation partner.
Why are no prices shown until I pick dates?
Because a nightly rate only means anything for a specific stay, and asking for one costs a live request. Pick your dates and every property above is priced for exactly those nights, for two adults.
Does StubOrder sell hotels and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and rooms from our accommodation partner, as two separate bookings with separate confirmations.
