Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

Columbus

Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour
Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour
Ohio Theater which includes theatre scenes and signage
Palace Theater showing signage and night scenes
Santa Maria featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Columbus

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is Rp2.685.192 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
Rp2.685.192
Rp3.567.084 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,589 reviews)
great hotel

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
The Junto

The Junto

4 out of 5
77 Belle St Columbus OH
The price is Rp2.811.852 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp2.811.852
Rp3.886.936 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (820 reviews)
The best hotel in Columbus!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Junto
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is Rp2.963.506 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
Rp2.963.506
Rp3.496.938 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,474 reviews)
Clean room and great location

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

3 out of 5
175 East Town St Columbus OH
The price is Rp1.469.256 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
Rp1.469.256
Rp1.733.722 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Room was clean but old. Bathroom door wouldn’t lock. Good enough for a single night stay.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

3 out of 5
633 WEST 5TH AVENUE Columbus OH
The price is Rp2.144.776 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp2.144.776
Rp2.530.836 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,258 reviews)
Clean, courteous staff, nice quiet location despite being close to highway, wonderful view

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

3.5 out of 5
350 N High St Columbus OH
The price is Rp2.651.416 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp2.651.416
Rp3.128.672 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Spotless room and great staff

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Columbus
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus

This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station. 

Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 

On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved.

In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District.

#architecture

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.

Arena District
Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Rhodes State Office Tower and Palace Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown District
Columbus is a City in central Ohio

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.

Short North
#hometown pride in our beautiful #gardens #details

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.

Victorian Village
Italian Village

Italian Village

Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.

Italian Village
Hovering just south of the 11th street entry to the Ohio State Fairgrounds

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.

Milo-Grogan


Downtown Columbus Travel Guide