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$295 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$295
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (1,442 reviews)
"We love Sonesta properties in general but were disappointed that this one did not have a coffee station in the lobby for guests and wanted to charge us $15 to fill a thermos! They did deliver coffee pods to our room but difficult to fill a thermos one cup at a time!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

3.5 out of 5
350 N High St, Columbus, OH
The price is NZ$351 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$351
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency Columbus
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 24 Sept to 25 Sept
NZ$220
per night
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (1,086 reviews)
Business stay
"Great hotel, clean with plenty of parking on the banks of the olentangy river and bike path"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 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$334 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$334
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,350 reviews)
"Clean hotel and convenient location"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hilton 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$175 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$175
per night
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
The Junto

The Junto

4 out of 5
77 Belle St, Columbus, OH
The price is NZ$371 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$371
per night
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (683 reviews)
Nice option outside of traditional hotel chains
"This hotel is a refreshing break from the big hotel chains. The rooms are a nice size with updated bathrooms and amenities. We loved that the room was completely dark when sleeping and we couldn't hear anything outside of the room. The rooftop bar was a great way to end the night, and the front desk ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

The Junto
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.

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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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
Schiller Park showing a fountain, a pond and autumn leaves

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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