Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Maria featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbour
Ohio Theater featuring signage and theatre scenes
Palace Theater which includes night scenes and signage
Santa Maria showing heritage elements and a bay or harbour
COSI featuring interior views and aircraft

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Columbus Hotel Deals

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH
The price is NZ$253 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$253
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,414 reviews)
"Very close proximity to places to eat"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

3 out of 5
633 WEST 5TH AVENUE, Columbus, OH
The price is NZ$220 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$220
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,080 reviews)
"Location, price and staff are great. Breakfast was better than decent. I’d definitely stay here again for $140"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street, Columbus, OH
The price is NZ$307 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$307
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,305 reviews)
"Bottles of water and small snacks"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

3 out of 5
88 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH
The price is NZ$262 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$262
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,128 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and attentive"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

3 out of 5
175 East Town St, Columbus, OH
The price is NZ$156 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$156
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Quiet and comfortable. Room outlets did not work and were limited."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

3.5 out of 5
350 N High St, Columbus, OH
The price is NZ$292 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$292
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Easy walk to Nationwide Arena."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency Columbus
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus

Santa Maria featuring a bridge, a bay or harbour and a river or creek

Arena District

Arena District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live! while you're in town.

Arena District
Columbus as well as children

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

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Short North

Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Jazz Arts Group while in the area.

Short North
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Victorian Village

Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Victorian Village
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Italian Village

Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.

Italian Village
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Milo-Grogan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Milo-Grogan and surrounding area, you can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair.

Milo-Grogan

Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

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