Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A river with buildings and trees along the banks.
A large white church with a tall steeple and two smaller towers, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
A historic building with a central fountain, arched windows, and a symmetrical facade.
A red brick church with a steeple and a bell tower, a white door, and a 'For Rent' sign.
A red brick church with a tall steeple and arched windows.

Stay near popular Downtown Columbus attractions

A stadium with a large American flag and banners reading "Welcome to the Lion's Den."

Columbus Civic Center

8.2/10 (483 reviews)
Catch an event at Columbus Civic Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this walkable area.
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Our pick of the best Downtown Columbus Hotel Deals

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

3.5 out of 5
21 WEST 14TH STREET Columbus GA
The price is NZ$278 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$278
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

3.5 out of 5
1225 BROADWAY Columbus GA
The price is NZ$297 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$297
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA

Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA

2.5 out of 5
1201 BROADWAY AVENUE Columbus GA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$286
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA
Columbus Marriott

Columbus Marriott

3.5 out of 5
800 Front Ave Columbus GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$346 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$346
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (685 reviews)
"I didn’t like having to pay to park in an open parking lot that is uncovered"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Columbus Marriott
Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown

Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown

2 out of 5
1325 Veterans Pkwy Columbus GA
The price is NZ$113 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$113
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
"0 out of 10. Dirty rooms,roaches, smelly sheets, incompetent front desk. DO NOT STAY HERE THEY ARE SCAMMING YOU. Beware if you book 3rd party they like to double charge you when you check in because they “can’t seem to find your reservation” they play stupid you’re better off sleeping on the street. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Columbus Downtown

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Columbus Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1024-1034 Veterans Parkway Columbus GA
The price is NZ$147 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$147
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Springer Opera House and Ma Rainey House ...
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Columbus Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Columbus

Find the best Downtown Columbus areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, illuminated building with a central archway, surrounded by a courtyard with seating and columns.

MidTown

While visiting MidTown, you might make a stop by sights like Columbus Museum and Smith-McCullers House.

A building with a sign reading "Space Science Center" and a staircase leading to a glass entrance.

Downtown Historic District

If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river.

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

While Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like RiverCenter for the Performing Arts and Columbus Museum.

A river winding through a dense forest with a partly cloudy sky.

East Highlands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Highlands and surrounding area, you can visit RiverCenter for the Performing Arts and Columbus Museum.

A large, white colonial-style building with columns and a central entrance.
Photo by Aaron D. Hunt
Open Photo by Aaron D. Hunt

Wynns Hill Overlook

If you're spending some time in Wynns Hill Overlook, Columbus Museum and Bradley Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

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