Columbia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rocky coastline with a sandy beach, dense forest, and calm sea.
A residential area with houses and a road, surrounded by trees, during sunset.
A river winding through a densely wooded area with residential houses and a highway.
A parking lot with multiple cars, a large building, and a sunset in the background.
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Our guide on where to stay in Columbia

Find the best Columbia areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Town Center

If you're spending some time in Town Center, Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Mall in Columbia are top sights worth seeing.

Oakland Mills

While Oakland Mills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blandair Regional Park and Maryland Museum of African Art.

Long Reach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Long Reach and surrounding area, you can visit Blandair Regional Park and The Mall in Columbia.

Harper's Choice

While Harper's Choice isn't home to many top sights, The Mall in Columbia and Merriweather Post Pavilion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Guilford

When in Guilford, you can plan a visit to Cinemark Columbia Snowden and Historic Savage Mill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sonesta Select Columbia

Sonesta Select Columbia

3 out of 5
8910 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD
The price is NZ$163 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$163
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Sonesta Select Columbia
citizenM Washington DC NoMa

citizenM Washington DC NoMa

4 out of 5
1222 1ST STREET NE Washington DC
The price is NZ$173 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$173
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Lord Baltimore Hotel

Lord Baltimore Hotel

3.5 out of 5
20 W Baltimore St Baltimore MD
The price is NZ$199 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$199
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,257 reviews)
"This was my second visit to Lord Baltimore and the hotel is showing its age but most everything is clean and tidy. The staff was lovely, particularly the folks at the bar/restaurant who fit me in right before they closed after the baseball game. I was there during Coppin State move in which was hectic ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Lord Baltimore Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase

Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase

3.5 out of 5
4850 Rugby Ave Bethesda MD
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bethesda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Smithsonian's National Zoo ...
8.2/10 Very good! (117 reviews)
"severe issues with my stay Gallery Bethesda 2 for the dates of August 7-9. After driving 14 hours from Wisconsin to drop my daughter off at Howard University, my family and I arrived exhausted and looking forward to relaxing. Instead, we have encountered a series of unacceptable problems. First, ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase
Rooftop Deck Escape! Free Parking!

Rooftop Deck Escape! Free Parking!

Baltimore MD
Stay at this holiday home in Baltimore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions M&T Bank Stadium and Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (66 reviews)
"Very clean, easy check-in and nice lay out. Would recommend to any one."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Rooftop Deck Escape! Free Parking!
Cute, Cozy 2-bedroom house near Annapolis with water access

Cute, Cozy 2-bedroom house near Annapolis with water access

Crownsville MD
Stay at this holiday home in Crownsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Joyces Marina and B&A Trail are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"We were visiting family in Baltimore, but did not want to stay in the city so we booked this property. The house is clean and well kept with plenty of appliances and cooking utensils. The beds/pillows are comfortable and the water pressure in the shower is better than most hotels we have stayed in. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Cute, Cozy 2-bedroom house near Annapolis with water access
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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