Columbia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Columbia
Photo by Scott Blake
Photo by Scott Blake

Where to stay in Columbia

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Town Center

If you're spending some time in Town Center, Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Mall in Columbia are top sights worth seeing.

Town Center
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Harper's Choice

4/5(1 area review)

While Harper's Choice isn't home to many top sights, Clark's Elioak Farm and The Mall in Columbia are some notable places to visit nearby.

Harper's Choice
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Long Reach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Long Reach and surrounding area, you can visit Blandair Regional Park and The Mall in Columbia.

Long Reach
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Guilford

When in Guilford, you can plan a visit to Hyper Kidz and Historic Savage Mill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Guilford
Sonesta Select Columbia

Sonesta Select Columbia

3 out of 5
8910 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD
The price is 1.872.777 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
1.872.777 ₫
2.116.237 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,028 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, room was clean. Only real issue was the pillows - they were down/alternative and provided basically zero support. The bed was a bit firm for me, but husband loved it. Pool was a little warm (and cloudy) for me, but kid was so happy to have somewhere to swim. Overall, 4/5."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Sonesta Select Columbia
Hotel Arboretum

Hotel Arboretum

2 out of 5
1917 Bladensburg Rd, NE, Washington, DC
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,069 reviews)
"Room was clean and well maintained. Breakfast was average. Park is free and close to highway."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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Hotel Arboretum
citizenM Washington DC NoMa

citizenM Washington DC NoMa

4 out of 5
1222 1ST STREET NE, Washington, DC
The price is 3.397.860 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
3.397.860 ₫
3.939.819 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,470 reviews)
"My first time stay here and it’s safe to say this will be my go to hotel when I visit DC"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

citizenM Washington DC NoMa
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WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia

4 out of 5
6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Columbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (765 reviews)
"Floyd made my entire experience. Assisted me through mt interaction"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia
< 25 Mi to Downtown Baltimore & DC: Apt w/ Patio

< 25 Mi to Downtown Baltimore & DC: Apt w/ Patio

3 out of 5
Columbia, MD
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Columbia. Enjoy patios, a computer station and air conditioning. Popular attractions Merriweather Post Pavilion and Hyper Kidz ...
< 25 Mi to Downtown Baltimore & DC: Apt w/ Patio
Reside NoMa, a Wyndham Residence

Reside NoMa, a Wyndham Residence

2.5 out of 5
1324 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington, DC
Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (287 reviews)
Smooth Stay
"The front desk was extremely helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Reside NoMa, a Wyndham Residence
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Popular places to visit

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Oriole Park at Camden Yards during your trip to Baltimore. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina

Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Baltimore with a trip to Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina
National Aquarium in Baltimore

National Aquarium in Baltimore

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Make time to visit the sea animals who live at National Aquarium in Baltimore, and find out why this is a popular attraction in Baltimore. Stroll along the waterfront or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

National Aquarium in Baltimore
Baltimore Convention Center

Baltimore Convention Center

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Baltimore Convention Center during your trip to Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

Baltimore Convention Center
M&T Bank Stadium

M&T Bank Stadium

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at M&T Bank Stadium during your trip to Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

M&T Bank Stadium
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Johns Hopkins Hospital

5/5(1 review)

If Johns Hopkins Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Baltimore.

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Cities near Columbia

Ellicott City

Ellicott City

Central Maryland showing heritage architecture and a monument

Elkridge

Laurel

Laurel