Uptown District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Uptown District attractions

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Palace Theatre

8.4/10 (240 reviews)
Combine a French palace’s interior with a landmark art deco building and you have Columbus’ favorite historic vaudeville venue, transformed into a modern theater.
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Activities

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

NZ$72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

NZ$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

NZ$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
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Our pick of the best Uptown District Hotel Deals

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is NZ$319 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$319
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,739 reviews)
"I have never been in a hotel with cleaner rooms, especially restrooms! We ate in the restaurant and had a great meal with great service. Everyone was exceptionally kind and helpful. The only issue we had was the $20.00 Destination Fee added to both my and my friend's check out bill. This was the ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
50 North Third Street Columbus OH
The price is NZ$271 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$271
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"I love how organized and clean the property was. I also was able to get an upgrade because it was my birthday. The rooms were very spacious beautiful views Pool the highlight of the trip just wish they had continental breakfast maybe longer hours for the restaurant"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

2.5 out of 5
111 E. Nationwide Blvd. Columbus OH
The price is NZ$189 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$189
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,070 reviews)
"For starters, the room was fine with the exception of no tissues in it. This hotel has no onsite parking ( it's across the street) and it's an additional $20( not terrible) In addition, it's seven floors with an ice machine on each floor, but only one had ice!(I hit all seven floors and finally found ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

4 out of 5
75 E State St Columbus OH
The price is NZ$217 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$217
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena ...
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

3 out of 5
35 West Spring Street Columbus OH
The price is NZ$194 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$194
6 Sept - 7 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 and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"This place was absolutely wonderful. The staff were so helpful clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

2.5 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave Columbus OH
The price is NZ$96 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$96
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 (2,301 reviews)
"Looks very sketchy and unsafe outside didn’t even go in left and booked another hotel."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Wyndham Columbus
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Our guide on where to stay in Uptown District

Find the best Uptown District areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Uptown District
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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.

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Polaris

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

Northeast Columbus

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

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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 Wexner Center for the Arts and Newport Music Hall while you're in town.

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