Downtown Columbus Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
COSI
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at COSI in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Palace Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Palace Theatre during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Columbus Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Ohio Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Ohio Theatre on your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Columbus
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
It was great
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Junto
Room was cleaned and shower was perfect with the right pressure
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Lovely place
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Great Hotel! Very clean. Staff were very accommodating. I got a room with king bed and I was very spacious. Good size bathroom as well. My room had a beautiful view of the river behind the hotel. Also this hotel is a six minute drive to Ohio State hospital.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Everything was Amazing
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus
Arena District
Arena District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live! while you're in town.
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.
Milo-Grogan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Milo-Grogan and surrounding area, you can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair.
