University Hill Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fort Jackson
After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your holiday in Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
South Carolina State House
Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.
University of South Carolina
Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Williams Brice Stadium
Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
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.
Top hotels in University Hill
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Beautifully decorated, very clean hotel. Wonderful staff and very convenient to campus.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
I wouldn’t bother paying for the breakfast, for $22 a head you get oily potatoes with a half a omlette, same menu everyday for the week days. The 4 days we stayed, none of the days house keeper came and we asked twice.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Nice clean . Very pleased.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
Great hotel, clean and the staff was welcoming
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
I like the room
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Overall great except the noise. You could hear everything and everyone that came in the building loudly.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Hill
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travellers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are a few top sights nearby.
Waverly
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Downtown Columbia
Downtown Columbia is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
Old Shandon
While Old Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
The Vista
The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
