Downtown Columbia, SC

Columbia

Columbia
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
Robert Mills Historic House and Park
Columbia
Arsenal Hill which includes a park
A magnet for visitors to the southeast, this compact city is a favorite for its charm, cuisine, historic neighborhoods, world-class museums and pretty green spaces.

Create a customized visit to Downtown Columbia, centered on Main Street in South Carolina’s enticing capital city. Watch an indie film at the Nickelodeon Theatre or view art by Monet. Eat local fare at the weekly Soda City Market or tour nearly 40 properties on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy shopping, an art walk showcasing the murals of Downtown or a free tour of the historic South Carolina State House.

For art, start with the Columbia Museum of Art, a renovated space showcasing its collection thematically. Browse pieces by topic, time period or culture. Numerous galleries offer stunning collections related to spirituality, identity, heroism and more. The highly regarded museum features impressive Renaissance and Baroque art, as well as an excellent American art collection. Continue your art education outside with a street art tour. Favorites pieces include Middle of Nowhere, Tunnelvision and World’s Largest Fire Hydrant.

Walk to the South Carolina State House, a work of art in its own right. This copper-topped architectural gem, which took more than 50 years to build and features native blue granite, is one of the state’s top attractions. See the Revolutionary Generals Monument, the Palmetto Regiment Monument to the Mexican-American-Mexican War and the African-American History Monument. Stroll through the exterior gardens and tour the inner corridors. Outside, look for six stars along the exterior marking spots where Union artillery hit the building during the Civil War.

The Downtown/Main Street District encompasses 36 blocks, surrounded by Gervais, Elmwood, Assembly and Marion streets. Use the complimentary shuttle and COMET public transit system servicing the district. Pay for parking in a public garage or on the street. Look for a City Center Ambassador, wearing a yellow shirt and stationed throughout Downtown, to direct you to wherever you’re trying to go. See how art, music, cuisine and heritage define the Downtown Columbia experience.


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Downtown Columbia Hotel Deals

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2.5 out of 5
400 Gervais Street, Building 2, Columbia, SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$101 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$113 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and Williams Brice ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (177 reviews)
"Great staff. Clean rooms and great breakfast."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

3.5 out of 5
1000 Lady Street, Columbia, SC
$125 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$140 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,051 reviews)
"Great location! Clean room. Staff very nice and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

4 out of 5
1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC
$121 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$136 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay! Cute decor. My two negatives:there are not enough towels in the bathroom and the pillows were not comfortable (to me). We had two rooms & they both only had 3 towels for a room designed for four people. The staff was friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

3 out of 5
819 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC
$118 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$132 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Everything was great!!"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

3 out of 5
630 Assembly St, Columbia, SC
$127 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$142 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"This is my favorite place to stay in Columbia. Good location. Very nice hotel. Fee parking. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

3 out of 5
1200 Pickens St., Columbia, SC
$100 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$112 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (399 reviews)
"The hotel was quite basic and everything felt very old. It was clean, which we appreciated, but honestly, I expected more for the price. Maybe it’s just because it’s a very small town with limited service options. We stayed one night with our child on the way to New York — it was okay for a stopover. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Columbia

Columbia

The Vista

The Vista is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Colonial Life Arena or Koger Center for the Arts.

The Vista
Finley Park

Arsenal Hill

4.5/5(82 area reviews)

Unique features of Arsenal Hill include the restaurants and live music. Make a stop by Governor's Mansion or Matthew J. Perry, Jr. U.S. Courthouse while you're exploring the area.

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University Hill

4.5/5(129 area reviews)

University Hill is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium.

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Five Points

The bars and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are a few top sights nearby.

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Waverly

While Waverly isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Lyon Street

While Lyon Street might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

Lyon Street


Downtown Columbia, SC

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