University Hill Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fort Jackson
After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your holiday in Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
South Carolina State House
Find out about the history of Columbia when you spend time at South Carolina State House. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
University of South Carolina
Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Williams Brice Stadium
Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in University Hill
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
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Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
If you want to check in was really nice and the room was really clean. I really enjoyed my day.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Very nice stay
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Breakfast was ok but no variety of hot food. Was the same choices all week. Pool wasnt cleaned. Room was good for the price but is under remodel. Overall was good for the price of the room for the week.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
1.) Our rooms smelled like a greasy restaurant. Found that HVAC filters had not been changed in a VERY long time and had been flipped around (dirty on both sides). The HVAC unit, enclosure space, and vents were full of caked-on dust, lint, and sticky grime. The rest of our rooms were also dusty and ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
Very nice play to stay great staff,quiet,walkable,shopping near by.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Hill
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travellers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are a few top sights nearby.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Downtown Columbia
Downtown Columbia is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
Old Shandon
While Old Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
The Vista
The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
