Arena District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Nationwide Arena
Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Huntington Park
Catch an event at Huntington Park during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

North Market
During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

McFerson Commons
McFerson Commons is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention centre in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Arena District

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Room was very clean and had most things that we wanted, however needed to call for robes, extra bath towels and toiletries. Also we did not like the mattress as it was not comfy per usual hilton standards. Not firm enough. Other than that the stay was fine.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
The staff was very courteous and helpful. The amenities were great. The rooftop restaurant/bar was very nice with great food. The room was clean and comfortable. There is so much within walking distance. We will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Awesome as always….
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Room was nice and the bed was comfortable! My biggest upset was that there was construction happening in the room next to us. I was hoping for a morning sleeping in but that didn’t happen once the construction began. Would be nice if they didn’t book rooms close to one under repair.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square
We appreciated the customer service. The new owner was a lovely man. Our room's heat did not work so they gave us a new room and a bag of some snacks and drinks.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Wyndham Columbus
Room was super clean. Staff was nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arena District

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.

Uptown District
If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.

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.
