Short North Travel Guide

Columbus

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Stay near popular Short North attractions

North Market

9.2/10 (368 reviews)
During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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Top hotels in Short North

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is Rp3.552.671 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp3.552.671
Rp4.192.152 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,508 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

4 out of 5
750 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is Rp2.938.224 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
Rp2.938.224
Rp3.496.487 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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 helpful staff and ...
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

5 out of 5
620 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is Rp2.842.280 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp2.842.280
Rp3.382.313 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
501 N High St Columbus OH
The price is Rp3.315.994 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
Rp3.315.994
Rp3.912.873 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

3 out of 5
18 Buttles Ave, Apt A-D Columbus OH
The price is Rp639.137 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp639.137
Rp1.578.077 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and COSI are located ...
Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

4 out of 5
75 E State St Columbus OH
The price is Rp1.866.387 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp1.866.387
Rp2.202.337 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena ...
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
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Where to stay in Short North

Find the best Short North areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Polaris

Polaris is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Polaris Fashion Place and Magic Mountain Fun Center while you're in town.

Northeast Columbus

If you're spending some time in Northeast Columbus, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center are top sights worth seeing.

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University District

University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wexner Center for the Arts and Newport Music Hall while you're in town.

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Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.

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