Near East Side Travel Guide
Columbus
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Popular places to visit
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Lincoln Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Lincoln Theatre during your stay in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Franklin Park
Franklin Park is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Easton Town Center
During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Near East Side
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square
We appreciated the customer service. The new owner was a lovely man. Our room's heat did not work so they gave us a new room and a bag of some snacks and drinks.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
The room was very nice, however it was only set up for 1 person for amenities. 1 wash cloth, 1 coffee pod. Check in was easy. Valet parking was great but we should have called for our car much earlier because we waited about 30 minutes before they brought it up. The restaurant in the lobby was fantastic. ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
The Junto
Clean room Excellent customer service’ Friendly and accommodating Loved the ambiance
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Wyndham Columbus
Didn't like that my card to get into the room didn't work 2 times 6 day stay since I parked near my room. Incon6
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Room and service was great for me and my lady great walking distance for parking garage didn't do valet this time and food and dine is close.. room was clean and bed was comfortable 😌
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin
great front desk, nice bar, nice room, omelet bar at breakfast was delicious, would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near East Side
Near East Columbus
While visiting Near East Columbus, you might make a stop by sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and King Arts Complex.
Discovery District
Discovery District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Columbus Museum of Art and Kelton House Museum and Garden while you're in town.
Uptown District
If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
Downtown Columbus
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.
