Central Ohio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Ohio
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens showing a garden and interior views as well as a couple
COSI featuring signage as well as a large group of people
Veterans Memorial featuring a memorial and signage
COSI which includes interior views and signage

Where to stay in Central Ohio

Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Downtown Columbus

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Columbus
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Polaris

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Polaris
Santa Maria featuring a park and signage

Worthington

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

Worthington
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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 Jazz Arts Group while in the area.

Short North
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Easton

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers come to Easton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Easton Town Center and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center while you're in town.

Easton
Wexner Center for the Arts showing signage and theatre scenes

University District

4/5(1 area review)

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

University District
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH
The price is 3.640.252 ₫ per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
3.640.252 ₫
4.817.398 ₫ total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,380 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Wyndham Columbus
Wyndham Columbus
4 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH
The price is 1.800.555 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
1.800.555 ₫
2.124.655 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.8/10 (1,377 reviews)
"I thought the way the outside looked that it wasn’t gonna be a very clean and nice hotel but once I got inside, everything was clean and my room was very clean. I was worried about staying there by myself because a lot of the people that were there staying was a little questionable, but I did not ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Wyndham Columbus
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport
2.5 out of 5
2100 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, OH
The price is 1.996.267 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
1.996.267 ₫
2.355.595 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reynoldsburg. Enjoy an outdoor pool, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.8/10 (1,004 reviews)
"It was very clean. And a lot of privacy"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport
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The Standard Downtown Columbus
The Standard Downtown Columbus
2.5 out of 5
174 W Long St, Columbus, OH
Stay at this aparthotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
"The apartment was cute and easy to get to. The address is listed wrong though and i was not able to get ahold of anyone to confirm this. Also couldnt get the wifi to connect with the provided password. Comfy apartment with a great location though! Highly recommend Pins across the street and Freedom ..."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

The Standard Downtown Columbus
Jungle Fever
Jungle Fever
5 out of 5
256 West Poplar Avenue, Columbus, OH
Stay at this 5-star luxury holiday home in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Popular attractions Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Be very aware of staying here. House was fine, but they hit you for a “refundable” deposit hours before your stay and after numerous contacts with them, they have not refunded it 4 weeks later. Keep saying they will look into it. Very shady and had to deal with the credit card companies to get it ..."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

Jungle Fever
Short North Convention Private Parking Pets
Short North Convention Private Parking Pets
2 out of 5
Columbus
Stay at this aparthotel in Columbus. Enjoy bathrobes. Popular attractions Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena are located nearby.
4/10 (1 review)
Could have been a better experience.
"The upstairs unit shower backed up and leaked into the bedroom. They offered a late checkout for the trouble, but I do not feel that was enough for the disgusting issue. They did send someone to fix it a few hours after being notified. The bed was comfy."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Short North Convention Private Parking Pets
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Popular places to visit

Ohio State University

Ohio State University

5/5(1 review)

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

Ohio State University
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium featuring dangerous animals, land animals and marine life

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

5/5(2 reviews)

Make time to visit the sea life at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and find out why this is a popular attraction in Powell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Greater Columbus Convention Center

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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
Ohio Stadium

Ohio Stadium

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Ohio Stadium
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

4/5(1 review)

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

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