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

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.

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

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Theresa

HK$1,215

HK$1,361 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brian

HK$991

HK$1,110 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Andrew Thomas

HK$766

HK$858 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jeanne

HK$998

HK$1,118 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

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

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

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Heather Massey

HK$1,152

HK$1,313 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

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

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

6. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.9 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Michelle

HK$994

HK$1,133 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Angela

HK$994

HK$1,113 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

8. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.6 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

mario

HK$905

HK$1,014 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A lobby with modern furniture, a round table with a fruit centerpiece, and large abstract wall art.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window.

A kitchen area with a coffee station, a potted plant, and a bowl of oranges.

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Kelcie

HK$1,130

HK$1,266 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Karla

HK$957

HK$1,206 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 3.1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

James

HK$1,052

HK$1,201 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Keith H.

HK$894

HK$1,002 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

13. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Thomas

HK$1,216

HK$1,362 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

14. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Desiree

HK$918

HK$1,028 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

15. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Aidan

HK$1,640

HK$1,837 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table.

16. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brent

HK$1,319

HK$1,477 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, two office chairs, a computer monitor, teal cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and benches.

A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a large TV screen.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

melvina

HK$895

HK$1,002 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window offering a view.

An outdoor seating area with white sofas, red umbrellas, and a fire feature.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bright yellow accent wall, and a visible Hilton sign.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

david

HK$895

HK$1,002 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a mix of stone and concrete facades, large windows, and a parking area with yellow curbs and red bollards.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception desk with a black counter, a glass partition, and a view of the city through the glass. There are chairs, a small plant, and a bulletin board with notices.

19. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Edwina

HK$534

HK$598 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

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.

20. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.2 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Nicolas

HK$1,326

HK$1,485 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 219 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 956 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,262 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Marriott Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"10/10 - the hotel grounds were clean and everyone I encountered during my stay was more than pleasant & helpful!"

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is unassuming from the outside, but when my husband and I walked inside, we were amazed at the beautiful gardenlike lobby. It was roomier than we thought. As soon as we walked inside, we were greeted by a friendly clerk. She quickly checked us in and gave us a room on the second floor. However, after we brought in our luggage, I wanted to know if she had a first floor room. Seeing that we are seniors, she chose a first floor room nearest to the entrance and breakfast area. The room was very spacious with a nice comfortable bed. Everything within the room was clean and nice. During our stay there, all the clerks were very accommodating. I forgot their names. The continental breakfast was nice, but we were used to a full breakfast menu at some of the other hotels. I would reccommend this hotel. Most of the days we spent there, before going inside we sat outside enjoying the nice breeze from the passing cars. Also, it is only a block away from Main Street downtown."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"I would recommend this hotel for a stay in Columbia. We had booked first with the Hilton and stayed only 1 night with was dirty ceiling was leaking we found this one and it was so clean and staff was really welcoming."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect and exactly like how the photos showed"

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10/10 Excellent

"The associate who welcomed us Sunday afternoon was very friendly, accommodating, and provided great information."

Renovated 1 BR, 1 BA in the Heart of USC Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Kyle was extremely kind and helpful. After a long drive in, I was needy as a guest for assistance in checking in and he made everything a breeze! The location is ideal and the condo was perfect for what we needed! Would definitely rent again for our next trip"

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was alright it was clean it needs some updates done to the building the elevator was a lil slow and I think they should have pull back doors to the showers so the floors want get wet the internet didn’t work at all but the staff was very friendly and nice"

The Rose Door Retreat w/ Huge King Bedroom Suite

10/10 Excellent

"We had an issue with the door code when checking in. We called the help line and we were able to get a new code. Neighborhood is quiet and easy access to USC and surrounding areas."

Stadium View Stay | 2BR 1 BA in Rosewood

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely home. Was just as expected. The hosts were so communicative. The location to the stadium was ideal!"

Other attractions near South Carolina State Fairgrounds

University of South Carolina

9.0/10 (2,467 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Williams Brice Stadium

8.8/10 (938 reviews)

Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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South Carolina Military Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at South Carolina Military Museum in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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McKissick Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at McKissick Museum during your travels in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Carolina Coliseum

9.4/10 (23 reviews)

Catch an event at Carolina Coliseum during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Koger Center for the Arts

8.2/10 (134 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Koger Center for the Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Colonial Life Arena

8.8/10 (1,029 reviews)

Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Founders Park

Catch an event at Founders Park during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

South Carolina State Fairgrounds is located in a welcoming area of Columbia that travellers like for its riverfront and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 37 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Adjacent to South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good option is The Hangar Lofts Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carolina State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

What can I see and do near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

You'll want to browse the collections at South Carolina Military Museum, South Carolina State Museum and Columbia Museum of Art. Explore notable local landmarks like Williams Brice Stadium, South Carolina State House and First Baptist Church. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Town Theatre.

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Our top choices for South Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

6. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

7. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

8. Moxy Columbia Downtown

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

13. Hilton Columbia Center

14. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

15. Marriott Columbia

16. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

17. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

19. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

20. Hotel Trundle

Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Marriott Columbia

Hotel Trundle

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Renovated 1 BR, 1 BA in the Heart of USC Campus

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Rose Door Retreat w/ Huge King Bedroom Suite

Stadium View Stay | 2BR 1 BA in Rosewood

Other attractions near South Carolina State Fairgrounds

University of South Carolina

Williams Brice Stadium

South Carolina Military Museum

McKissick Museum

Carolina Coliseum

Koger Center for the Arts

Colonial Life Arena

Founders Park

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