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$277 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$277
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,376 reviews)
"Perfect affordable location nearby the convention center across the street"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Hilton Columbus Downtown
4 out of 5
402 North High Street, Columbus, OH
The price is NZ$345 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$345
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,257 reviews)
"A"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Hyatt Regency Columbus
3.5 out of 5
350 N High St, Columbus, OH
The price is NZ$319 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$319
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Good hotel. Nice rooms."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Columbus
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$169 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$169
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,004 reviews)
Perfect
"Everything was perfect."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
3 out of 5
88 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$257 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$257
15 July - 16 July
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! (1,054 reviews)
LOVED THIS HOTEL
"The hotel was excellent. The room was very comfortable, clean and we really liked the shower. The parking was in a garage and was only $23 a night. The location was great also. Would definitely stay there again if I were in Columbus"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel 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$291 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$291
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,046 reviews)
"We found the staff very friendly, the property was nice, and we loved the dog park! There is a great trail just outside the hotel we walked everyday and loved it! We saw dear and rabbit on it."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
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 heritage elements, a river or creek and a bay or harbour

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.

Uptown District
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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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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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Brewery District

Brewery District is noteworthy for its breweries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grange Insurance Audubon Center and Shadowbox Live.

Brewery District
Schiller Park which includes autumn colours, a pond and a park

German Village

You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schwartz Castle or Muse Gallery.

German Village

Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

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