Near East Columbus Travel Guide

Columbus

This is such peaceful and beautiful place to shoot. 
#conservatory  #lifeatexpedia #sky #details
This is such peaceful and beautiful place to shoot. 
#conservatory  #lifeatexpedia #sky #details
Right now at the Franklin Park Conservatory, spring is in FULL bloom with over 100,000 bulbs and many other spring flowering trees and shrubs putting on quite a spectacular display!
A collection of orchids remain from the orchid show earlier this year at the Franklin Park Conservatory.

Spending time studying the flower morphology reveals layers and layers of complexity and character to an already interesting bloom.

A membership to the conservatory and some new photo gadgets as holiday gifts leads to some fun plant photo ops.
The John F. Wolfe Palm House lit up in holiday red and green. The palm house opened to the public in 1895. The light display was installed in 2008 by artist James Turrell, consisting of approximately 7,000 small, computer-controlled LED light sources.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Near East Columbus

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.671.200 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
Rp2.671.200
Rp3.548.496 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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 restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,586 reviews)
Nice clean room

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
The Junto

The Junto

4 out of 5
77 Belle St Columbus OH
The price is Rp2.790.373 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp2.790.373
Rp3.857.247 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (820 reviews)
The best hotel in Columbus!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Junto
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

3.5 out of 5
5100 Upper Metro Pl Dublin OH
The price is Rp1.992.144 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.992.144
Rp2.350.731 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Staff and accommodations were nice. The Water pressure was good. Water Temp could have been better. I know I probably was showering at the same time as many, but the water was not really warm....it takes a lot for me to notice.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

3 out of 5
175 East Town St Columbus OH
The price is Rp1.394.400 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
Rp1.394.400
Rp1.645.391 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was clean but old. Bathroom door wouldn’t lock. Good enough for a single night stay.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

2.5 out of 5
4300 International Gateway Columbus OH
The price is Rp1.657.908 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.657.908
Rp1.956.331 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
I was given room keys to a room that was already occupied. I used my key to enter the room and was chased out by a man yelling. Thank God I was not hurt or shot, especially this day and age. When I went to the front desk and let the clerk know she gave ZERO cared nor offered an apology. Instead, ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is Rp2.945.208 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp2.945.208
Rp3.475.344 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,468 reviews)
The room was fine.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Near East Columbus

Hovering just south of the 11th street entry to the Ohio State Fairgrounds

Milo-Grogan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Milo-Grogan and surrounding area, you can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair.

Milo-Grogan
Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown District
Italian Village

Italian Village

Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.

Italian Village
Schiller Park showing a pond, autumn leaves and a park

German Village

You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schwartz Castle or Muse Gallery.

German Village
Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Downtown Columbus

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Columbus
This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station. 

Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 

On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved.

In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District.

#architecture

Arena District

Arena District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live! while you're in town.

Arena District


Near East Columbus Travel Guide