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

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

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

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Theresa

HK$1,236

HK$1,384 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

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

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.

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

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.

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Andrew Thomas

HK$775

HK$868 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

4. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Heather Massey

HK$1,171

HK$1,335 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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.

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.9 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Robert

HK$961

HK$1,095 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

CHRISTINE

HK$1,061

HK$1,188 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.

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

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 3.1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

James

HK$994

HK$1,135 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

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

A gym with multiple treadmills, a wall mural of runners, and a water dispenser.

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

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

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.

10. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Thomas

HK$1,216

HK$1,362 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Aidan

HK$1,640

HK$1,837 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

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

12. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.6 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

mario

HK$1,010

HK$1,131 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

13. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Desiree

HK$950

HK$1,063 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 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.

14. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brent

HK$1,318

HK$1,477 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a red chair.

15. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Charles

HK$863

HK$967 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

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

16. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

melvina

HK$894

HK$1,002 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

david

HK$894

HK$1,002 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

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

18. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Edwina

HK$502

HK$562 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

19. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.2 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Nicolas

HK$1,326

HK$1,485 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, air conditioning unit, and a window with a view of trees.

A snack and beverage kiosk with shelves stocked with various snacks and drinks, a chalkboard with writing, and a large circular sign with the word 'TREATS'.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

14.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jean

HK$874

HK$970 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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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 214 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 948 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 893 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10/10 Excellent

"Would stay again! The pool is outside, so only best in the warm season."

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing customer service, very professional, clean room ,valet parking ,and buffet breakfast was great !!"

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a lovely hotel, decorated with nice touches. The staff were helpful and welcoming. Our room could have used a floor lamp next to the chair, but our bed was very comfortable."

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful experience at this hotel! Kat was very helpful, and I truly appreciated her assistance and hospitality. She made my stay even better. Thank you, Kat, for making me feel welcome! I would gladly stay here again and recommend this hotel to others."

Moxy Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"AMAZING staff!"

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Every was great"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is clean, well kept. The room is clean and the bathroom as well. Very nice. Would definitely stay again it."

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."

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. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

6. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10. Hilton Columbia Center

11. Marriott Columbia

12. Moxy Columbia Downtown

13. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

14. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

15. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

16. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

18. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

19. Hotel Trundle

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hotel Trundle

Hilton Columbia Center

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Rose Door Retreat w/ Huge King Bedroom Suite

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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