The Best Hotels in Downtown Columbus, Columbus - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lincoln Short North B&B	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 605 reviews	View
Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites	5.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 27 reviews	View
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center	5.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 69 reviews	View
Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North	5.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,477 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Columbus

Find the best Downtown Columbus areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Northeast Columbus

If you're spending some time in Northeast Columbus, Easton Town Center and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Polaris

Polaris is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Polaris Fashion Place and Topgolf while you're in town.

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A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a historic building with a dome, and a clear sky.

Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.

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University District

University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wexner Center for the Arts and Newport Music Hall while you're in town.

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Short North

Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Columbus Children's Theatre while in the area.

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Top Downtown Columbus Hotel Reviews

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and nice rooms and good food"

The Junto

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious, beautiful room. Lots of windows, and great placement on the blackout shades. The room was really quiet, could not hear any noise from areas around us. Good location for our needs. The hotel restaurant, Little West Tavern, was really good and they also have a nice coffee shop near the lobby. We had reservations at the tavern but needed to modify. No times were available online, contacted the hotel and they made the change for us which was really helpful! The messaging system worked really well. Not always the case at a lot of hotels."

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great Location. 5 min walk to the convention center. 2 minute walk to a great pub. parking right across the street. The amenities were basic but everything was clean. the front desk staff was nice and helpful. they appeared to be training a new staff member but was super nice and respectful with both the trainee and the guests. I would definitely stay at this location again if this stay was any indication how a normal stay is. highly recommend to anyone looking for a budget stay in the city but still wanting clean facilities and respectful staff."

The Westin Great Southern Columbus

10/10 Excellent

"I did loose some pants and the staff said the wasn't in there so I will say this if u leave something behind you wont get it back they kept saying they gotta check with cleaning crew meaning house keeping but I knew some didnt want to return them back to me other than that it was fine"

Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

8/10 Good

"Overall, nice stay. Close to downtown, convenient. Some minor issues with the unit. TV wasn't functioning for us, so host called and helped. A previous guest had signed in to a streaming service, so I didn't have to bother my lovely wife, but that really should be cleared after each stay. Air conditioning window unit was not secured, which is something we consider necessary on first floor/easily reached spaces. Plumbing in bathroom was very loose for some reason. Noticed only one set of accessible stairs to get to the upstairs units. Kitchen was nice, and we appreciated having kitchen/cooking items available to us. Parking was free and convenient. Unit was very clean, and hosts were great. Thank you!"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Columbus?

Travellers love the Downtown Columbus neighbourhood for its array of dining options, sporting events and popular theatre scene. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Columbus? Consider a visit to Nationwide Arena while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Columbus area?

Expedia has 391 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Columbus to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Columbus area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Columbus, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Downtown Columbus.

What is there to do around this Columbus neighbourhood?

Explore Downtown Columbus's landmarks such as Palace Theatre, LeVeque Tower and Ohio Theatre and learn about the local history. Nationwide Arena and North Market are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Columbus Union Station Arch, Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue and Columbus Children's Theatre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Columbus. KEMBA Live! and Central Ohio Fire Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Columbus.

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Our top choices for Downtown Columbus hotels

1. Hyatt Regency Columbus

2. Hilton Columbus Downtown

3. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

4. Sonesta Columbus Downtown

5. Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

6. Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

7. The Junto

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

9. Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

12. Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

13. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

14. Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

16. The Westin Great Southern Columbus

17. AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

18. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

19. Moxy Columbus Short North

20. The Lincoln Short North B&B

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Where to stay in Downtown Columbus

Northeast Columbus

Polaris

Worthington

University District

Short North

Top Downtown Columbus Hotel Reviews

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

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