South Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stay near popular South Side attractions

Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum in Columbus.
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Activities

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

NZ$71
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

NZ$94
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

NZ$71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
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Our pick of the best South Side Hotel Deals

Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

2.5 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave Columbus OH
The price is NZ$135 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$135
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.8/10 (2,137 reviews)
"Front desk lady was very rude and unclean. Lady was picking her nose and eating her boogers and I am being so serious it was digusting!"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Wyndham Columbus
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

4 out of 5
2110 Tuttle Park Pl Columbus OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$218 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$218
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,513 reviews)
"Great location and restaurant Great staff fantastic room will stay here again"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
The Westin Great Southern Columbus

The Westin Great Southern Columbus

4 out of 5
310 S High St Columbus OH
The price is NZ$367 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$367
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy a fitness centre, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"Nothing"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

The Westin Great Southern Columbus
The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

3.5 out of 5
100 Green Meadows Drive South Lewis Center OH
The price is NZ$196 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$196
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lewis Center. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,021 reviews)
"Clean and quiet rooms. Landscaping was quite beautiful. Definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is NZ$431 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$431
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,514 reviews)
"Clean room. Nice view. Easy to get to convention"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

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$203 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$203
8 July - 9 July
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 and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful stay"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in South Side

Find the best South Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Columbus

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Columbus. A stop by Nationwide Arena or North Market might round out your trip.

Northeast Columbus

If you're spending some time in Northeast Columbus, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Polaris

Polaris is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Polaris Fashion Place and Magic Mountain Fun Center while you're in town.

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Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.

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University District

University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ohio Stadium and Wexner Center for the Arts while you're in town.

South Side Travel Guide

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