Find Motels in Columbus

Because you’ll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Columbus has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include COSI, Nationwide Arena, and Ohio Stadium.

At many motels, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU: Free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus - Worthington: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a short 7-minute drive of Polaris Fashion Place. Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center. A seasonal outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Motel 6 Grove City, OH: Stay within a 10-minute drive of COSI and Nationwide Arena. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Choose from 27 motels in Columbus.

Check out the well-known zoo and college campus while you’re sightseeing. People who visit Columbus love the live music, entertainment, and festivals. Some popular places to visit include COSI, Nationwide Arena, and Ohio Stadium. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Columbus Commons, Topiary Park, and Goodale Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Ohio State Fairgrounds, Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, and Skate America.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Columbus to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 35°F. The snowiest months in Columbus are February, December, January, and November, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Columbus to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Port Columbus International Airport (CMH), which is located 6.6 mi (10.6 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Marion, OH (MNN-Marion Municipal), which is 45.4 mi (73.1 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.