Central Ohio, OH

Travel Guide

National Veterans Memorial and Museum featuring a memorial, a garden and heritage elements
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens which includes a garden and interior views as well as a couple
COSI which includes signage as well as a large group of people
Veterans Memorial showing a memorial and signage
COSI showing interior views and signage

Where to stay in Central Ohio

Santa Maria showing a bay or harbor and heritage elements

Downtown Columbus

4.5/5(1,219 area reviews)

Enjoy entertainment options like theaters, concerts, and the Scioto Mile's riverfront parks in this central business district with towering buildings and various educational institutions.

Downtown Columbus
Bibibop Asian Grill is the Asian equivalent of the Chipotle style of dining.

A bowl filled with wild purple rice, bean sprouts, sauteed potatoes, chicken, cucumber, lettuce, carrot, daikon, cheese, corn and egg topped with yum yum sauce.

Polaris

4.5/5(633 area reviews)

Polaris is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Polaris Fashion Place and Magic Mountain Fun Center while in the area.

Polaris
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Short North

Colorful, offbeat, and trendy, this densely-populated district offers art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee shops. Stroll along High Street under its 17 lighted metal arches, and admire the vibrant murals on its brick buildings.

Short North
Santa Maria featuring a garden and signage

Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.

Worthington
Wexner Center for the Arts which includes signage and theater scenes

University District

4.5/5(126 area reviews)

Home to Ohio State University, the University District boasts a diverse range of restaurants, bars, boutiques, and the Gateway Film Center. Explore Ohio Stadium and Old North Columbus for a taste of local culture.

University District
Schiller Park showing a pond, a fountain and a park

German Village

4/5(1 area review)

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
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
$159 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$188 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,445 reviews)
Clean room, friendly and very quick and thorough staff! I also like how the materials used for food service are compostable and recyclable!

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Hilton Columbus Downtown
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

3 out of 5
2447 Brice Rd Columbus OH
$71 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$84 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,666 reviews)
Courteous staff. Nice room, great water pressure. Comfy beds. Great parking.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

3.5 out of 5
350 N High St Columbus OH
$138 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$163 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
We went for a cheer competition so accommodating, comfortable room couldn’t have asked for a better service

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Hyatt Regency Columbus
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.
Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

5 out of 5
605 Dennison Avenue Columbus OH
Book a stay at this luxury vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
The location was increidble--my boyfriend and I were able to walk to all of the Short North main areas. It was our first time visiting Columbus, so this was a great place for us to stay. The place itself was very comfortable and cozy and had all of the amentiites of a hotel, but in a much cuter space. ...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North
Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

5 out of 5
254-256 West Poplar Avenue Columbus OH
Book a stay at this luxury vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Nice, clean and cute

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North
Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!

Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!

Lancaster OH
Stay at this vacation home in Lancaster. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a sauna. Popular attractions Charles F. Alley Park and Goslin Nature Center are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
The property was beautiful and everything was very clean.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!
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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