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An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a covered area with lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a modern design, featuring a large bed, a desk, and a seating area with a tray table.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a white countertop, and various kitchen appliances.

1. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

Columbia

Carlos

HK$752

HK$843 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Laurel

HK$932

HK$1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

3. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Jeanne

HK$966

HK$1,082 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST".

A modern cafe with a central display of snacks and beverages, a seating area with sofas, and a ceiling with unique lighting fixtures.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, hanging chairs, and a table with chairs.

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

Columbia

Kim

HK$765

HK$873 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

5. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia

Wendy

HK$1,127

HK$1,262 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a shop, and large potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with wicker furniture, large windows, and a central light fixture.

A room with a fireplace, bookshelves, two chairs, and a coffee table.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a well-lit entrance, a covered waiting area, and a visible parking lot.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

Columbia

Ann Marie

HK$700

HK$784 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Hampton Inn & Suites with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a modern architectural design.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, television, and a sliding door leading to a bathroom.

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, a reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a patterned carpet.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

Columbia

William

HK$1,022

HK$1,144 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden bookshelf, a large wall clock, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a red chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

Cayce

Ruth Marie

HK$747

HK$829 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A self-service breakfast area with a juice dispenser, a coffee station, and a refrigerated display.

A reception area with a counter, two beverage dispensers, a microwave, and a decorative wall.

A reception area with two reception desks, a modern light fixture, and a geometric wall design.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear blue sky in the background.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG

Columbia

Larry

HK$792

HK$879 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard with integrated lighting, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

10. Residence Inn Columbia West/Lexington

West Columbia

Jennifer

HK$1,075

HK$1,161 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a large wall art piece.

A modern hotel lobby with a brick accent wall, a sofa with colorful cushions, a table with a lamp, and a reception desk in the background.

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Downtown Columbia

Sandra

HK$1,059

HK$1,186 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

12. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Downtown Columbia

Edward

HK$1,182

HK$1,347 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

13. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Robert

HK$993

HK$1,133 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

14. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Winona

HK$1,796

HK$2,012 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a patterned rug, and a fireplace.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with various appliances, and a stone wall with a mounted TV.

A clear blue pool with a metal ladder leading into the water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a television.

15. Lexington Expo Hotel by IHG

Lexington

Michael

HK$894

HK$993 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

16. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Downtown Columbia

Theresa

HK$1,271

HK$1,423 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large screen wall.

A snack and sundries section with wooden shelves stocked with various snacks and beverages, and a wall mural with a circular design.

A modern kitchen area with a long counter, various food items, and a chalkboard with food-related drawings.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Palmetto State" sign, a wooden accent wall, a minibar, and a digital kiosk.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

Lexington

LISA

HK$894

HK$992 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted above.

A building surrounded by trees and a lake.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

18. Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd.

St. Andrews

Todd

HK$778

HK$872 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia

Tameka

HK$816

HK$914 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar, and colorful wall art.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Best Western PLUS". It features a multi-story structure with large windows and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a coffee maker, a microwave, a mini fridge, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

20. Best Western Plus Lexington Inn

Downtown Lexington

Diana

HK$883

HK$980 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Holiday Rentals in Columbia

Aparthotel

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'STUDIOS' sign on the facade.

A modern living room with a sofa, two side tables, a grey armchair, a large potted plant, and a patterned rug.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with a built-in coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

StudioRes by Marriott Columbia Harbison

Columbia

"Probably one of the best hotels I’ve been to in a while, especially considering the price!"

Aparthotel

A modern hotel with a 'Stay Apt Suites' sign, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a parking lot.

stayAPT Suites Columbia-Irmo Harbison

Irmo

"Hands down the cleanest,best priced affordable place I've ever had the pleasure of staying.feels more like home than a hotel.id give them 10 stars if I could.no complains what so ever."

Aparthotel

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a blue chair and a table.

A modern kitchen with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.

A building entrance with a blue door, potted plants, and a number sign '724' indicating the property number.

The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood

"Clean convenient and great hospitality. "

Apartment

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a red coffee maker, and a clock on the wall.

A concrete patio area with a metal sign, surrounded by bamboo and other vegetation.

A living room with a sofa, a television, a cabinet, and a red door.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and wall art.

Easy Access to I-77 & I-20: Columbia Duplex!

Columbia

"Good rental. The only downside was that there was a strong cigar odor the first two days. I also found a few uncleaned hairs lying around on the counter and bed. Other than that, it’s a good home for a quick trip. Especially if you’re visiting for Fort Jackson purposes."

Cottage

A covered patio with wicker furniture, a cushioned bench, and a view of a backyard with a wooden fence and trees.

A dining room with a wooden table, white chairs, a bench, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area in the background.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a potted plant.

Columbia Vacation Rental < 2 Mi to University

Downtown Columbia

"House was very welcoming, with a cottage vibe, the older home renovations mixed with the floor and trim work over the doors was beautiful and unique. Very updated home nicely done. "

Cottage

A corner room with a white table and two wooden stools, a potted plant on the table, and three windows with sheer curtains.

A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery.

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase with wooden railings.

A living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a sofa.

3 Mi to Marina: Quiet Getaway w/ Deck in Lexington

Lexington

"Very cozy home lots of room and kept clean!"

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Where to stay in Columbia

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Trinity Episcopal Church with a cemetery and a fence.

A cityscape with prominent government buildings, including a large white structure with columns and a dome, surrounded by smaller buildings and a mix of green spaces and urban development.

A large, historic building with a dome and columns, surrounded by a well-maintained park with pathways and trees.

A large, two-story building with a central entrance flanked by columns, surrounded by a brick pathway and greenery.

The Columbia Museum of Art with a modern glass facade and a large mural.

Downtown Columbia

City centre Columbia combines historic landmarks with a dynamic urban scene. The South Carolina State House stands amid tree-lined streets where business professionals mingle with university students. Main Street's preserved 19th-century architecture contrasts with modern office buildings and entertainment venues. The Vista district buzzes with lively bars, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Visitors can explore the Columbia Museum of Art, catch performances at the Colonial Life Arena, or browse local goods at Soft drink City Market. The neighborhood's walkable design makes discovering these treasures surprisingly easy.

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A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a mix of modern and older buildings, and a clear blue sky.

A historic church with a tall tower and arched windows.

A large church with a tall bell tower and a cross on top.

A large red brick building with a central entrance, surrounded by a circular gravel path and lush green trees.

Five Points

Five Points buzzes with energy where USC students and locals mingle at lively bars and music venues. Eclectic boutiques and coffee shops line the walkable streets. The iconic fountain serves as a central gathering spot in this vibrant college district. Shop for unique local art or catch live performances at venues like The White Mule. The annual St. Pat's festival transforms the area into a celebration of community spirit. USC's historic Horseshoe campus sits just streets away.

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A large white building with a dome and columns, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

The Columbia Museum of Art with a modern design, featuring large glass windows and a prominent entrance.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a prominent dome structure, and a well-lit street.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a large parking lot, and a clear sky.

A statue of George Washington on a pedestal with a plaque, in front of a grand building with columns and steps.

The Vista

The Vista thrives as Columbia's premier entertainment district where 19th-century warehouses now house galleries, restaurants, and music venues. Stroll past historic brick buildings illuminated by string lights while enjoying the lively atmosphere. Discover art collections at the South Carolina State Museum or catch performances at the Koger Centre for Arts. This walkable area balances tourist spots with local hangouts, creating an authentic urban village feel. Enjoy Southern fusion cuisine and craft cocktails at numerous eateries. The nearby Congaree River offers peaceful views, providing a perfect contrast to the district's energetic nightlife scene.

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Rosewood

Discover the quiet charm of Columbia's Rosewood area, where tree-lined streets and mid-century homes create an authentic local experience. This welcoming residential haven sits close to the University of South Carolina, bringing youthful energy to its peaceful streets. Budget-conscious travellers will appreciate Rosewood's affordable accommodation and dining options. Sports enthusiasts can easily reach Williams Brice Stadium for games. The South Carolina Military Museum and State Fairgrounds are just minutes away.

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A cityscape with a prominent historic building with a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a mix of greenery.

Shandon

Shandon offers a peaceful retreat where historic homes and tree-canopied streets create a quintessential Southern area experience. Colonial Revival architecture and Craftsman bungalows showcase early 1900s charm along quiet residential blocks. Well-maintained gardens and front porches invite visitors to slow down and savour Columbia's local character. Nearby parks provide green respite with shaded walking paths and open spaces for relaxation. While dining options are limited within Shandon itself, the authentic residential atmosphere compensates with its tranquil environment. A short drive connects you to Columbia's museums, stadiums, and the bustling Five Points district.

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Stay near popular Columbia attractions

University of South Carolina

9.0/10 (2,467 reviews)

Stroll through the historic Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina, where 19th-century buildings frame lush green spaces. Visit the McKissick Museum to discover the state's cultural heritage through exhibitions.

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A pond with flamingos standing in the water.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

8.8/10 (1,195 reviews)

Riverbanks Zoo combines a world-class animal collection with stunning botanical gardens across 170 acres. Observe morning elephant feedings or stroll through themed gardens showcasing over 5,700 plant species.

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Colonial Life Arena

8.8/10 (1,029 reviews)

South Carolina's largest arena hosts thrilling Gamecocks basketball and headline concerts under one roof. Arrive early to explore the local art installations that celebrate Columbia's cultural heritage.

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Williams Brice Stadium

8.8/10 (938 reviews)

Home to the USC Gamecocks, Williams-Brice Stadium electrifies with its iconic "2001" entrance and "Sandstorm" tradition. Experience the thrill of college football among 77,000 passionate fans in this storied venue.

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Township Auditorium

8.2/10 (556 reviews)

This 1930 historic venue has hosted legends like Elvis Presley and James Brown, earning its place on the National Register. Enjoy intimate performances with excellent acoustics in a beautifully renovated space.

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Columbiana Centre

8.6/10 (189 reviews)

Columbiana Centre features over 100 stores anchored by Belk, Dillard's, and JCPenney in Columbia's premier shopping destination. Families enjoy the food court carousel and Dave & Buster's for a complete day out.

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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

8.4/10 (594 reviews)

Columbia's premier city centre convention centre hosts events from grand expos to intimate gatherings in flexible modern spaces. Explore the vibrant Vista district for excellent dining and entertainment options.

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Village at Sandhill Mall

8.4/10 (288 reviews)

This outdoor shopping centre in Columbia offers diverse retail, dining, and entertainment options. Explore national retailers and local boutiques while enjoying the pleasant open-air atmosphere.

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Columbia and related destinations

Stroll through the historic State House grounds before catching a Fireflies baseball game at Segra Park. The Riverbanks Zoo and vibrant Five Points district offer perfect day-to-night adventures for visitors seeking Southern charm with modern energy.

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A large neoclassical building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

Top Columbia Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything about my stay there. It was clean. The staff was nice and helpful."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, comfortable bed. Close to Riverbend Zoo"

Sleep Inn Columbia

8/10 Good

"Room was well equipped but could use a better cleaning. Parking lot well lit. Front lobby kinda drab. Front desk girl was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast extremely minimal. Overall, worth what we paid for"