Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

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Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour
Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour
Ohio Theater which includes theatre scenes and signage
Palace Theater showing signage and night scenes
Santa Maria featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Downtown Columbus

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square

4 out of 5
75 E State St Columbus OH
The price is €97 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
€97
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions COSI and Nationwide ...
5.8/10 (7 reviews)
We appreciated the customer service. The new owner was a lovely man. Our room's heat did not work so they gave us a new room and a bag of some snacks and drinks.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is €154 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
€154
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,568 reviews)
The room was very nice, however it was only set up for 1 person for amenities. 1 wash cloth, 1 coffee pod. Check in was easy. Valet parking was great but we should have called for our car much earlier because we waited about 30 minutes before they brought it up. The restaurant in the lobby was fantastic. ...

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

3.5 out of 5
350 N High St Columbus OH
The price is €137 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
€137
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Absolutely wonderful! Will always stay here when in Columbus! Staff is so professional, warm and friendly! Love this place!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Columbus
The Junto

The Junto

4 out of 5
77 Belle St Columbus OH
The price is €191 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
€191
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (803 reviews)
Front counter staff was amazing, very nice and welcoming. The room was first class. The facility is top notch. Manager stopped by our room and delivered champagne and treats because they heard we just got married, very nice touch. Staff that delivered food later in the evening was also very congratulatory. ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

The Junto
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is €169 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
€169
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,470 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable room. So convenient to be connected to the convention center. The valet service attendants were great and very helpful. This would certainly be our go to hotel for any future visits to Columbus.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

3 out of 5
175 East Town St Columbus OH
Fully refundable
The price is €85 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
€85
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Good service. Nice big parking lot.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus

This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station. 

Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 

On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved.

In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District.

#architecture

Arena District

Arena District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live! while you're in town.

Arena District
Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown District
Columbus is a City in central Ohio

Short North

Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Jazz Arts Group while in the area.

Short North
Columbus Pride is always top notch. Check out a drag show at Axis!
#Festival #Pride

Victorian Village

Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Victorian Village
Aristide Maillol’s,  The Mountain floating on a raft of roses.

Discovery District

Discovery District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Columbus Museum of Art and Kelton House Museum and Garden while you're in town.

Discovery District
Italian Village

Italian Village

Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.

Italian Village


Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

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