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A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a shop, and large potted plants.
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.
A room with a fireplace, bookshelves, two chairs, and a coffee table.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Columbia
United States
Ann Marie
$85 nightly
$96 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.
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.
A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.

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 conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and recessed ceiling lights.
A hotel reception desk with a wooden panel design, a large decorative wall piece, and signs for 'Marriott Bonvoy' and 'Boundless'.
A hotel room with a bar area, three wooden bar stools, a large window, and a patterned carpet.

3. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison
Columbia
United States
Teiji
$83 nightly
$93 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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 neon sign with the text "You're gorgeous Columbia" against a dark wall with vertical lines and horizontal gold bars.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and lamp, and two large landscape paintings on the wall.

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

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson
Columbia
United States
Olujimi
$83 nightly
$93 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.
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.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelves, and comfortable seating.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area
Columbia
United States
Litcha
$119 nightly
$133 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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.
Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.
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 12 - Oct 13
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 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.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

7. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Downtown Columbia
United States
Sandra
$134 nightly
$150 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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 calm lake with a sandy beach, a distant tower, and a cloudy sky.
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a counter with a television.

8. Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison

Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison
Irmo
United States
Angela
$85 nightly
$95 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.
A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.
A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Downtown Columbia
United States
Jeanne
$123 nightly
$138 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
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.

10. Marriott Columbia

Marriott Columbia
Downtown Columbia
United States
Winona
$159 nightly
$178 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
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
$99 nightly
$110 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbia Lexington
A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.
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.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

12. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
Downtown Columbia
United States
Ericka
$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 4 - Oct 5
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.

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small armchair, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A MainStay Marketplace with shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, a small plant, and a logo on the wall.
A row of townhouses with a green lawn, a sidewalk, and a street.

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 modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.
A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.
A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Downtown Columbia
United States
Tameka
$98 nightly
$110 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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
$139 nightly
$155 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Columbia Center
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.
A modern living room with a gray sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.
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.

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
$99 nightly
$111 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 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.
A dining area with tables set for four, wooden chairs, and a large potted plant in the center.

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.
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.

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG
Blythewood
United States
Janine
$118 nightly
$132 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG
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$157 nightly
$176 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
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$117 total
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Total with taxes and fees
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$175 nightly
$196 total
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Total with taxes and fees
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/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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