Downtown Columbus Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
COSI
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.
Ohio Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Ohio Theatre on your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Columbus Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Ohio Statehouse
After visiting Ohio Statehouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Columbus
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
"Clean room great staff 10/10"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
"Easy to check in and centrally located to everywhere in downtown and the Arena district."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
"Room was clean and staff were nice and helpful."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
"Now I may not have read as close as I should at all the amenities but not having any to speak of is insane as well is the strong pot smell in the lobby and our room. Room was decently clean but pillows were awful too sleep on . No convenient parking and the building itself is a maze."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Junto
"We had a fantastic stay. Nice staff. Clean rooms. Close to everything. We missed that there was a parking fee. Our options were valet or a city lot nearby. So just account for that."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Columbus
"Clean and beautiful rooms"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus
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.
Victorian Village
Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
Grandview Heights
Visitors to Grandview Heights enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Ohio Craft Museum is worth a stop.
