10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to University of South Carolina in Columbia from NZ$187

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A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from University of South Carolina

Wendy

NZ$287

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.9 km from University of South Carolina

Theresa

NZ$315

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

3. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1.9 km from University of South Carolina

Mary

NZ$306

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.8 km from University of South Carolina

Brian

NZ$252

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.1 km from University of South Carolina

Jeanne

NZ$254

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 0.6 km from University of South Carolina

Linda

NZ$298

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

7. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.8 km from University of South Carolina

Laurel

NZ$195

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.5 km from University of South Carolina

Mingkang

NZ$286

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from University of South Carolina

Robert

NZ$249

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.5 km from University of South Carolina

CHRISTINE

NZ$253

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window.

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.2 km from University of South Carolina

Sandra

NZ$253

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from University of South Carolina

jennifer

NZ$226

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.2 km from University of South Carolina

Diana

NZ$229

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.7 km from University of South Carolina

James

NZ$273

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

15. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.9 km from University of South Carolina

ryan

NZ$310

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

The Vista, 1.4 km from University of South Carolina

Karla

NZ$260

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

17. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from University of South Carolina

Winona

NZ$418

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from University of South Carolina

mario

NZ$237

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.1 km from University of South Carolina

Tameka

NZ$187

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a blue chair and a table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table.

A modern kitchen with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 2.3 km from University of South Carolina

Brent

NZ$334

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of South Carolina

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 209 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,260 reviews	View

Top University of South Carolina Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved my stay. Would stay here again"

Hotel Trundle

8/10 Good

"Nice for a short 2-3 day stay. Conveniently located to downtown, highways, and university."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"What a great place to stay. My wife & I stayed for one night on the way to Charleston, and wish we could have stayed another. What a quaint & cozy hotel, with a great bar, a friendly staff/bar tender, and great food. The hotel is a refurbished fire station with a lot of memorabilia and nostalgic pictures. We will be back."

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"We are returning customers, having stayed at The Graduate Columbia many times. Love the property and friendly helpful staff."

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Building could use some renovations"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located in downtown Columbia, SC. It is clean, well maintained and the staff is very personable and helpful. The only issue I had was the hot water in the bathroom sink took 5 minutes to get hot. Thankfully the shower did not take that long. Everything else about the hotel was excellent and I would definitely recommend it to others."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean but a bit of a walk to downtown/restaurants"

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good breakfast, staff was awesome and courteous"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Columbia Center. Awesome location the hotel is just beautiful and clean. My fiancee and I enjoyed dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak house. The hotel staff were awesome. They made us feel comfortable from the first day we arrive which really set the tone for our stay everyone’s very helpful and friendly, especially Kat and Le these ladies really highlight I stay for the weekend very pleasant very professional very helpful. Can’t wait to stay there again."

Other attractions near University of South Carolina

A large church with a tall bell tower and a cross on top.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Marvel at the stunning architecture and stained glass and examine the Civil War graves in this remarkable sanctuary in Columbia.

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A large white building with a dome and columns, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

South Carolina State House

8.6/10 (597 reviews)

Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.

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McKissick Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at McKissick Museum during your travels in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Carolina Coliseum

9.4/10 (23 reviews)

Catch an event at Carolina Coliseum during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Town Theatre

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Town Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Koger Center for the Arts

8.2/10 (134 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Koger Center for the Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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African American History Monument

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a trip to African American History Monument. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Colonial Life Arena

8.8/10 (1,029 reviews)

Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of South Carolina?

University of South Carolina is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 76 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near University of South Carolina?

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of South Carolina. Other good choices within a short distance include Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC and The Lantern Hotel Columbia.

How many hotels will I be able to find near University of South Carolina?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of South Carolina.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of South Carolina, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near University of South Carolina.

What can I see and do near University of South Carolina?

Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum and South Carolina Military Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Town Theatre.

How can I get to University of South Carolina?

To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Columbia Station. There might not be many public transport choices near to University of South Carolina so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Top Hotels Near University of South Carolina in Columbia from NZ$187

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Our top choices for University of South Carolina hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. The 1425 Inn

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

7. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

15. Hilton Columbia Center

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

17. Marriott Columbia

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to University of South Carolina

Top University of South Carolina Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hotel Trundle

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hilton Columbia Center

Other attractions near University of South Carolina

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

South Carolina State House

McKissick Museum

Carolina Coliseum

Town Theatre

Koger Center for the Arts

African American History Monument

Colonial Life Arena

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