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A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a shop, and large potted plants.
A room with a fireplace, bookshelves, two chairs, and a coffee table.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and striped curtains.
A modern hotel lobby with wicker furniture, large windows, and a central light fixture.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Columbia
United States
Ann Marie
$93 nightly
$105 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.
A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.
A hotel named La Quinta with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent sun logo and multiple windows.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, two sofas with decorative pillows, a patterned rug, and two side tables with plants.

2. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Columbia
United States
Todd
$102 nightly
$114 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a round table, two armchairs, a large painting, a bar area, and a television on the wall.
A hotel room with a bar area, three wooden bar stools, a large window, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel reception desk with a wooden panel design, a large decorative wall piece, and signs for 'Marriott Bonvoy' and 'Boundless'.

3. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison
Columbia
United States
Teiji
$99 nightly
$111 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison
A panoramic mosaic mural of a cityscape with buildings and greenery.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large cityscape mural, and a door leading to a parking area.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and lamp, and two large landscape paintings on the wall.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

4. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson
Columbia
United States
Olujimi
$84 nightly
$94 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelves, and comfortable seating.
A courtyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a large tree.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area
Columbia
United States
Litcha
$121 nightly
$135 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area
A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.
A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.
A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.
A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

6. Hotel Trundle

Hotel Trundle
Downtown Columbia
United States
Wendy
$144 nightly
$161 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Trundle
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.
A self-service food display with various snacks, beverages, and prepared dishes.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a large wall art piece.

7. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Downtown Columbia
United States
Sandra
$138 nightly
$155 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.
A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a small wooden table, a beige ottoman, a large abstract painting, and a bed with a white comforter.
A swimming pool with metal handrails and a concrete edge.
A calm lake with a sandy beach, a distant tower, and a cloudy sky.

8. Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison

Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison
Irmo
United States
SaVonne
$84 nightly
$94 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.
A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.
A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

9. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Downtown Columbia
United States
Jeanne
$131 nightly
$147 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.
A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.
A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

10. Marriott Columbia

Marriott Columbia
Downtown Columbia
United States
Winona
$209 nightly
$234 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Marriott Columbia
A lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a ceiling light fixture.
A restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and chairs.
A modern building entrance with a flat roof, large glass doors, and a stone column.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

11. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Lexington

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Lexington
Lexington
United States
Richard
$100 nightly
$111 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Lexington
A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.
A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

12. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
Downtown Columbia
United States
Bobby
$114 nightly
$128 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.
A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Downtown Columbia
United States
CHRISTINE
$135 nightly
$151 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a red wall, a wooden reception desk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks.
A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and a water dispenser.
Breakfast meal

14. Towneplace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison

Towneplace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison
Columbia
United States
Andre
$84 nightly
$94 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Towneplace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a wooden bench, and a modern design.
A row of townhouses with a green lawn, a sidewalk, and a street.
A modern reception area with a marble reception desk, two dark blue chairs, a neon sign, and a wooden slatted wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small armchair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

15. Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison
Columbia
United States
Margaret
$81 nightly
$90 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison
A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.
A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.
A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Downtown Columbia
United States
Tameka
$103 nightly
$115 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.
A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.
A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

17. Hilton Columbia Center

Hilton Columbia Center
Downtown Columbia
United States
ryan
$155 nightly
$174 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Columbia Center
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.
A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a bar area, and a seating section with benches.
A snack and beverage vending machine with various snacks and drinks.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with a plant, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the city through a large window.

18. Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG
Columbia
United States
Jose Santos
$105 nightly
$118 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking lot with handicapped accessibility.
A clock on a post, two people walking, a tree, and a building in the background.
A lobby with a stone fireplace, red chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

19. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast
Columbia
United States
katrina
$98 nightly
$110 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a framed picture on the wall.
A lobby with a high ceiling, a reception area, a dining area, and an elevator.
A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG
Blythewood
United States
Erma Kilynda
$131 nightly
$147 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG
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$149 nightly
$166 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
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$108 nightly
$117 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
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$180 nightly
$202 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
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Top Columbia Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

10/10 Excellent
"Good stay"
Virginia 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Hotel Trundle

Hotel Trundle

8/10 Good
"Trundle is a unique property focused on delivering a unique thematic approach to their hotel services to both business and personal customers. I found the facility condition and breakfast offerings excellent. They are also convenient to downtown and University of South Carolina. Perhaps most important, their rooms are clean and beds are comfortable."
Lukas 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Hotel Trundle
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

8/10 Good
"Was close to everything I needed. Only 6 minutes to army base where graduation was everything was good for the price"
Denise 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

10/10 Excellent
"Excelent service, rooms are clean and ac es great. Breakfast included . 100% recommended"
Beatrice 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Columbia

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Columbia, South Carolina are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Columbia, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Columbia for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Columbia near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Columbia 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Columbia?
Travelers in search of an affordable and pleasant Columbia property often pick Marriott Columbia. This 3-star hotel, roughly 0.1 mi southeast of the center, offers an electric car charging station and pool sun loungers. Want another top tip? Located 0.1 mi north of downtown and featuring premium bedding and a pillowtop mattress, Hotel Trundle is also a top pick among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Columbia?
Reserve a room at a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and well-kept rooms and conveniences such as WiFi, fitness equipment and tea and coffee making facilities. These stays may also feature a restaurant and bar. Elevate your Columbia trip by opting for a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa, 24/7 room service and luxury bathroom products, you'll enjoy a superior level of comfort.

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