Columbia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A town with a prominent clock tower, a mix of historic and modern buildings, and a clear blue sky.
An aerial view of a town with a prominent church, a mix of commercial and residential buildings, and surrounding green fields.
Downtown aerial view of Columbia City courthouse and shops
Aerial front entrance of Columbia City courthouse and downtown
Columbia, South Carolina, USA State House Aerial

Where to stay in Columbia

Find the best Columbia areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Columbia

While visiting Downtown Columbia, you might make a stop by sights like Columbia Athenaeum and Maury County Public Library.

Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District

If you're spending some time in Maury County Courthouse Square Historic District, Columbia City Hall and aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Richland Inn of Columbia

Richland Inn of Columbia

2.5 out of 5
2405 Pulaski Hwy Columbia TN
The price is Rp1.412.363 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
Rp1.412.363
Rp1.691.306 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (597 reviews)
"Bedsheets were clean. Room was spacious. Shower was hot. Breakfast was ok. Good location. Close to food and stores and downtown."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Richland Inn of Columbia
Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia

Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia

2 out of 5
1558 Bear Creek Pike Columbia TN
The price is Rp1.346.116 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
Rp1.346.116
Rp1.611.974 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tates Island and Hooper Island are located ...
6.4/10 (568 reviews)
"The room was disgusting. Lights did not work, floor was sticky, towels were discolored, no soap or shampoo provided, the chair was cracked and the mattresses were terrible. I will never stay here again!"

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Columbia
Sleep Inn & Suites Columbia I-65

Sleep Inn & Suites Columbia I-65

2.5 out of 5
1605 Harley Davidson Blvd Columbia TN
The price is Rp1.569.965 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp1.569.965
Rp1.880.032 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tates Island and Hooper Island are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (934 reviews)
"The cleanliness was subpar. The breakfast was deplorable! Six or eight pieces of sausage, no gravy four or five pieces of bread and or bagels no butter no cream cheese no juice. Unable to eat there additional breakfast cost for the week were anywhere from $20-$50 a day. I asked three times for washcloths ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Columbia I-65
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Placemakr Premier SoBro

Placemakr Premier SoBro

4 out of 5
205 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,532 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room. Welcoming staff."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Placemakr Premier SoBro
Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa

4 out of 5
808 14th Ave N Nashville TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (269 reviews)
"The place was lovely. The area was not great. However it seems to be an up and coming area of town. And we didn't go for a great view we went to see Nashville and that was a short uber away!!"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
Sentral Sobro

Sentral Sobro

4 out of 5
516 Lea Avenue Nashville TN
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nashville. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,935 reviews)
"This is the only place we’ll stay downtown Nashville when we visit. Affordable, clean, and in walking distance of everything downtown."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Sentral Sobro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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