University District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Wexner Center for the Arts
Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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.
Things to do
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
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Top hotels in University District
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Staff was professional, room was impeccable and location was perfect!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hilton Columbus Downtown
This hotel is beautiful and close to short north restaurants. It was extremely clean and comfortable. The staff was so accommodating and friendly. I will be back!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Clean room, wonderful staff, bar food was really good.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
This is a solid hotel that I have stayed in many times. They keep a very clean lobby and common area.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU
Clean, spacious.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around University District
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.
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.
Oletangy West
While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.
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.
Arena District
Arena District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live! while you're in town.
