Arena District Travel Guide
Columbus
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Popular places to visit
Nationwide Arena
Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Huntington Park
Catch an event at Huntington Park during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
North Market
During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
McFerson Commons
McFerson Commons is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices 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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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Top hotels in Arena District
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Everything was so great!!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Great!!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
They overbooked so we never got to stay there. They dropped our reservation. We drove 2.5 hours, got there to check in and they “couldn’t” find our reservation. I had an email from 3 days before saying our reservation was good to go and the check-in time. They didn’t help us find a new hotel or offer ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Don’t call room services…. They are rude and said.. I had to go down and pick it up. You think 400.00 dollars a night a person would deliver room service to your room. Horrible experience
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
There were cracks in the bathroom ceiling
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Wyndham Columbus
Air conditioner was broken in the first two rooms I tried. The building is really run-down. Stains on all the walls, elevator button plates falling off the wall, shower curtain missing connections, caulking around the tub was split. It just seemed like a dirty location. I won’t stay there again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arena District
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.
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.
Victorian Village
Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Milo-Grogan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Milo-Grogan and surrounding area, you can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair.
