University District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Wexner Center for the Arts
Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University.

Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention centre in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Nationwide Arena
Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

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Top hotels in University District

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Comfortable bed in large premium suite. Great for OSU events
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Staff as always, awesome!! Room, the best!!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
Staff was friendly, breakfast was good but could maybe do some change ups instead of the same thing every single day. WIFI is excellent, big 55" tv in the rooms to watch tv on.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

The Junto
Love The Junto. Stayed there last weekend and this weekend. The vibe is fantastic!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG
We checked in on Christmas Eve night, and Sam was at the front desk. Although he was short staffed due to employees wanting to be with their families at Christmas, he was so polite, friendly, attentive and went beyond what was expected on a normal day to be accommodating! He is to be commended! Very ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU
Parking felt safe and easy. Convenient access to highways and downtown. Hotel was clean and in good shape. We did have an issue with the in room coffee pot that was quickly resolved.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around University District

Victorian Village
Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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

Short North
Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Jazz Arts Group while in the area.

Oletangy West
While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.

Downtown Columbus
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.

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.
