Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

Columbus

Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour
Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour
Ohio Theater which includes theatre scenes and signage
Palace Theater showing signage and night scenes
Santa Maria featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit

A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.

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.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
Nationwide Arena

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.

Nationwide Arena
COSI showing interior views as well as an individual female

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.

COSI
Palace Theatre showing a hotel, signage and a city

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.

Palace Theatre
Ohio Theater featuring theatre scenes, signage and heritage elements

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.

Ohio Theatre
Columbus Museum of Art which includes outdoor art and art

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.

Columbus Museum of Art

Top hotels in Downtown Columbus

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is 4.178.873 ₫ per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
4.178.873 ₫
4.931.069 ₫ total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,460 reviews)
It’s great!

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

3.5 out of 5
350 N High St Columbus OH
The price is 3.625.122 ₫ per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
3.625.122 ₫
4.277.643 ₫ total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Everything was beautiful!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Columbus
The Junto

The Junto

4 out of 5
77 Belle St Columbus OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.373.788 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
4.373.788 ₫
6.046.065 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (790 reviews)
Cool vibe

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

The Junto
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

3 out of 5
633 WEST 5TH AVENUE Columbus OH
The price is 2.880.396 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
2.880.396 ₫
3.398.867 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,223 reviews)
Breakfast was late to start with. French toast was hard as a rock and inedible. Sausage was cold. Room was great. Clean and in order, just disappointed in ty he Breakfast.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is 3.940.350 ₫ per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
3.940.350 ₫
5.269.560 ₫ total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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! (1,558 reviews)
Clean room and beds

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Sonesta 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 2.495.555 ₫ per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
2.495.555 ₫
2.944.755 ₫ total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was very nice and close proximity to downtown and nationwide arena.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus

This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station. Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved. In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District. #architecture

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.

Arena District
Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.

Uptown District

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

Uptown District
The Short North Arches taken near the Cap.

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.

Short North
Columbus Pride is always top notch. Check out a drag show at Axis! #Festival #Pride

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.

Victorian Village
Aristide Maillol’s, The Mountain floating on a raft of roses.

Discovery District

Discovery District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Columbus Museum of Art and Kelton House Museum and Garden while you're in town.

Discovery District
Italian Village

Italian Village

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

Italian Village

Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

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