Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

Columbus

Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour
Ohio Theater which includes theatre scenes and signage
Palace Theater showing signage and night scenes
Santa Maria featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbour
COSI showing interior views and aircraft

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Downtown Columbus

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
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Hilton Columbus Downtown
4 out of 5
402 North High Street, Columbus, OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.945.564 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
3.945.564 ₫
4.655.765 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,250 reviews)
"Very nice and spacious room."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
3 out of 5
175 East Town St, Columbus, OH
The price is 2.061.505 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.061.505 ₫
2.432.576 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel a few small issue but the staff was friendly and fast to meet any of our needs."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Hyatt Regency Columbus
3.5 out of 5
350 N High St, Columbus, OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.209.685 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
3.209.685 ₫
3.787.429 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a great downtown location. Only downside was the distance to parking, so almost forced to use more expensive valet"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Hyatt Regency Columbus
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
3 out of 5
88 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH
The price is 3.444.279 ₫ per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
3.444.279 ₫
4.064.296 ₫ total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,048 reviews)
Perfect
"Room was perfect, spacious and clean. Restaurant food was fast and good"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
3 out of 5
633 WEST 5TH AVENUE, Columbus, OH
The price is 3.105.305 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
3.105.305 ₫
3.670.784 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,036 reviews)
Stay here!
"I loved this hotel so much. We had the suite for the kitchen. It was spacious, yet intimate. The bedding was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was large and beautiful. The whole place was clean, the staff friendly, and we always felt welcome. This will be my go to hotel from here on out."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus

Santa Maria featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and a bay or harbour

Arena District

Arena District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live! while you're in town.

Arena District
Columbus as well as children

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown District
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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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Italian Village

Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.

Italian Village
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Brewery District

Brewery District is noteworthy for its breweries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grange Insurance Audubon Center and Shadowbox Live.

Brewery District
Schiller Park which includes autumn colours, a pond and a park

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.

German Village


Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

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