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A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.9 km from Allen University

Theresa

Rp2.766.240

Rp3.098.189 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

2. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Allen University

Nicolas

Rp3.055.520

Rp3.422.182 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

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

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Allen University

Brian

Rp2.283.142

Rp2.557.119 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

4. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from Allen University

Mary

Rp2.327.438

Rp3.112.834 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

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

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Allen University

Thomas

Rp1.938.176

Rp2.170.756 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.8 km from Allen University

Monica

Rp1.764.246

Rp1.975.954 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

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

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.2 km from Allen University

Heather Massey

Rp2.505.526

Rp2.856.300 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from Allen University

Mingkang

Rp2.350.400

Rp2.632.448 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 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 a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.1 km from Allen University

Michelle

Rp2.136.152

Rp2.435.213 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A rooftop lounge with a city view, including a prominent dome building, at sunset.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

10. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.6 km from Allen University

mario

Rp2.028.576

Rp2.272.005 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Allen University

maggie

Rp1.828.792

Rp2.048.246 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A lobby with modern furniture, a round table with a fruit centerpiece, and large abstract wall art.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window.

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window with curtains.

12. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.1 km from Allen University

Tonya

Rp1.988.800

Rp2.227.456 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

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.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.6 km from Allen University

Diane

Rp2.136.152

Rp2.438.630 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

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

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.2 km from Allen University

Keith H.

Rp2.060.758

Rp2.308.048 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.6 km from Allen University

Rebecca

Rp1.786.304

Rp2.000.662 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "SCSM".

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

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

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

The Vista, 2 km from Allen University

Karla

Rp2.079.200

Rp2.636.064 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

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.

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

17. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2 km from Allen University

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 hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

18. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Allen University

Desiree

Rp1.789.920

Rp2.004.712 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

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

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Allen University

Aidan

Rp3.055.520

Rp3.422.182 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Allen University

Bobby

Rp2.133.440

Rp2.389.454 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Allen University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 289 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,250 reviews	View

Top Allen University 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."

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"

The 1425 Inn

10/10 Excellent

"great value!"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay, staff behind the counter had a attitude but overall it was comfortable"

Other attractions near Allen University

A large red brick building with a central entrance, surrounded by a circular gravel path and lush green trees.

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Browse the range of ornaments in the picturesque gardens and explore the exhibits in the mansion designed by the architect of the Washington Monument.

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A large, two-story building with a central entrance flanked by columns, surrounded by a brick pathway and greenery.

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.

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The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center during your stay in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ponder Fine Arts Gallery during your travels in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Columbia Urban League

Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at Columbia Urban League. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Columbia Fire Museum

You can study the exhibits at Columbia Fire Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Township Auditorium

8.2/10 (556 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Township Auditorium, 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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Wilson House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a trip to Wilson House. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Allen University?

Allen University is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 77 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Allen University?

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Allen University. Other good options close by include Hotel Trundle and Marriott Columbia.

How many hotels will I find near Allen University?

Expedia has 77 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Allen University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Allen University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Allen University.

What can I see and do near Allen University?

Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum and South Carolina Military Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, First Baptist Church and South Carolina State House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Township Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts and Town Theatre.

How can I get to Allen University?

If you're taking a train into town, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near to Allen University so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Allen University hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Hotel Trundle

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. The 1425 Inn

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Moxy Columbia Downtown

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

12. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

17. Hilton Columbia Center

18. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

19. Marriott Columbia

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top Allen University Hotel Reviews

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

The 1425 Inn

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Other attractions near Allen University

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Columbia Urban League

Columbia Fire Museum

Township Auditorium

Wilson House

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