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

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

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

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

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

Brian

Rp2.280.617

Rp2.554.291 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

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

2. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

Heather Massey

Rp2.535.178

Rp2.890.102 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, hanging chairs, and a table with chairs.

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

A modern cafe with a central display of snacks and beverages, a seating area with sofas, and a ceiling with unique lighting fixtures.

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

3.2 km from South Carolina State Museum

Robert

Rp1.773.673

Rp2.021.986 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

4. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.9 km from South Carolina State Museum

Michelle

Rp2.136.152

Rp2.435.213 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

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

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from South Carolina State Museum

maggie

Rp1.828.792

Rp2.048.246 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A delivery drop area with a wooden shelf holding bags and a locker area with numbered lockers.

A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

A modern interior with a reception desk, a bench, and a wall with a bulletin board.

6. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

3.2 km from South Carolina State Museum

Robertson

Rp1.793.898

Rp2.045.044 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

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.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.4 km from South Carolina State Museum

Diane

Rp2.136.152

Rp2.438.630 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

8. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.8 km from South Carolina State Museum

Keith H.

Rp2.058.479

Rp2.305.498 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

9. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1 km from South Carolina State Museum

Thomas

Rp2.505.526

Rp2.806.188 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

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

10. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from South Carolina State Museum

Desiree

Rp1.789.920

Rp2.004.712 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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.

11. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from South Carolina State Museum

Bobby

Rp2.131.080

Rp2.386.811 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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 a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

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

12. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

melvina

Rp1.912.502

Rp2.142.002 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and chairs, and a large central pillar.

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

david

Rp1.868.026

Rp2.092.190 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel with a modern exterior, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit outdoor area with palm trees and a landscaped garden.

A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a sign indicating a breakfast service.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large glass wall.

A covered outdoor seating area with orange sofas and white tables, palm trees, and a view of a residential neighborhood.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington by IHG

18 km from South Carolina State Museum

Wilver

Rp2.133.440

Rp2.368.117 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar, and colorful wall art.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Best Western PLUS". It features a multi-story structure with large windows and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a coffee maker, a microwave, a mini fridge, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a painting on the wall.

15. Best Western Plus Lexington Inn

17.4 km from South Carolina State Museum

Edward

Rp2.031.931

Rp2.255.445 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted above.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A building surrounded by trees and a lake.

A self-service beverage station with refrigerated drink dispensers, snack shelves, and a seating area with a teal chair.

16. Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd.

St. Andrews, 12.6 km from South Carolina State Museum

Martha

Rp1.905.813

Rp2.134.512 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, a white door, and two grey chairs.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, a bed, and a small table.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and umbrellas.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

14.4 km from South Carolina State Museum

Carlee

Rp2.585.440

Rp2.895.694 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A circular fountain with water jets in the center, surrounded by a landscaped area with trees and shrubs. In the background, there are buildings with signage, including one that reads "New York Company."

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a wall-mounted shelf.

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

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

15 km from South Carolina State Museum

ShaQuita

Rp2.404.640

Rp2.693.197 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a circular fire pit, and umbrellas.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator.

19. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

6.7 km from South Carolina State Museum

Michael

Rp2.314.240

Rp2.499.379 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A buffet with various food items including apples, pastries, and cereal boxes.

An outdoor seating area with a brick fire pit, green cushioned sofas, and wicker tables.

A large bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with sheer curtains.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison

15.5 km from South Carolina State Museum

Greg

Rp1.824.060

Rp2.042.947 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone	9.2 Wonderful 1,144 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 895 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State Museum Hotel Reviews

Moxy Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Hotel was very well located, while clean and modern. The room was very small. The room basically only fit the 2 beds. No closet. And the bathroom was small. But overall it was very nice."

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was fantastic and the gentleman that signed us in was phenomenal and. Courteous."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Hospitality"

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

8/10 Good

"Coffee situation was dubious. Staff were very nice. Some rooms do not have windows!!!"

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was excellent. Everyone professional and helpful"

Hilton Columbia Center

8/10 Good

"Nice and conveniently located hotel however undergoing renovation. The shower floor felt sandy did not like that. There was no coffee/tea station included. The staff was nice and overall the beds were comfortable"

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was updated and very clean. Rooms were set up perfectly. Amenities were nice and the staff was very helpful."

Other attractions near South Carolina State Museum

EdVenture Children's Museum

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit EdVenture Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

You can browse the exhibits at South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Trustus Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Trustus Theatre, 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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West Columbia Riverwalk

8.2/10 (126 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at West Columbia Riverwalk, a lovely green space in West Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Columbia Regional Visitors Center

You can learn about the history of Columbia when you stop by Columbia Regional Visitors Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

8.4/10 (594 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Marionette Theater

6.0/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Columbia Marionette Theater, 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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Richard Samuel Roberts House

You can learn about the history of Columbia with a visit to Richard Samuel Roberts House. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carolina State Museum?

South Carolina State Museum is located in a historic area of Columbia known for its popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 67 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near South Carolina State Museum?

Adjacent to South Carolina State Museum, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista and The Lantern Hotel Columbia.

How many hotels will I be able to find near South Carolina State Museum?

Expedia has 67 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Carolina State Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carolina State Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near South Carolina State Museum.

What can I see and do near South Carolina State Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina Military Museum and Robert Mills Historic House and Park. South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Town Theatre.

How can I get to South Carolina State Museum?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Columbia Station is the closest stop to Downtown Columbia. There might not be many public transport choices close to South Carolina State Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for South Carolina State Museum hotels

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

4. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

5. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

6. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

8. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

9. Hilton Columbia Center

10. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

11. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

12. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington by IHG

15. Best Western Plus Lexington Inn

16. Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

18. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

19. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison

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Top South Carolina State Museum Hotel Reviews

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Hilton Columbia Center

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Other attractions near South Carolina State Museum

EdVenture Children's Museum

South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

Trustus Theatre

West Columbia Riverwalk

Columbia Regional Visitors Center

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Columbia Marionette Theater

Richard Samuel Roberts House

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