Near East Columbus Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Franklin Park
Franklin Park is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Lincoln Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Lincoln Theatre during your stay in Columbus. 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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Easton Town Center
During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Top hotels in Near East Columbus
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
This hotel must be transitioning ownership as it is seriously understaffed for its size and was practically empty. I will say the people working there were friendly and helpful. The room was nice and clean and the location was safe and good for my needs. There was lots of street parking available ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
breakfast was ok no scrambled eggs just hard boiled. chair in to room was stained and dirty
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Very nice place to stay. I would recommend the lofts.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Great location for visiting campus, sports. Beautiful facility.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Wyndham Columbus
I want a refund ! We 1st got there and the room smelled like wet dog, we found bugs in our clean towels, then i seen a bug on our bed as well, and the next morning upon pack we found a grown bed bug (dead) under the table where you eat. The staff did give us spray for the smell and brought clean ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Great Perks with Breakfast and Happy Hour treats/drinks.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near East Columbus
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
