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A breakfast area with a counter, stools, and seating.

A modern lounge area with seating and tables, large windows, and decorative lighting.

A hotel reception area with a curved wooden counter, seating with colorful cushions, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with a pool table, colorful seating, and various board games.

1. Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport

Northeast Columbus

$102

$120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, a grill, and a round table with chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'HYATT house' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, with large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

2. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Downtown Columbus

$135

$159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern building with a unique cantilevered design, featuring a glass facade and multiple levels.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar in the background, and large windows offering views of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a glass railing overlooking the lower level.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

3. Hyatt Regency Columbus

Downtown Columbus

$159

$188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with stone seating, a fire pit, and a water feature.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a bed with white bedding, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall with a cityscape mural.

4. SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

Grandview Heights

$108

$128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it's a Hyatt Place.

An indoor pool with clear glass walls, a "No Diving" sign, and a "No Diving" floor sign.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A restaurant with large windows, brick walls, and outdoor seating.

5. Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

Grandview Heights

$127

$150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bedroom with a bed, a round mirror, a ceiling fan, a brick wall, a kitchen area, and a wooden floor.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a round mirror, a bed with white bedding, a ceiling fan, and a white refrigerator.

A kitchen with a brick wall, white cabinets, a refrigerator, an oven, and a door.

A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a trash bin, a small table with a coffee machine, and a brick wall.

6. Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Downtown Columbus

$46

$100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A stone wall with a built-in fire feature and a seating area with wicker furniture.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, modern furniture, and large windows.

A reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a tree branch pattern.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone accent wall, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

Columbus

$127

$150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A Comfort Suites hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a flat-screen TV.

A lobby with two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV.

8. Comfort Suites Columbus Airport

Northeast Columbus

$98

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor seating area, a brick facade, and a landscaped garden.

A spacious indoor dining area with round tables, chairs, and string lights.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a bar area.

9. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

University District

$141

$167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with sofas, chairs, a bar area, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel with a curved entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A reception area with a cityscape painting, a wooden reception desk, and a snack bar with various food items.

A restaurant with a bar area, green chairs, and a sign for 'The Hill' eatery and lounge.

10. Hollywood Casino & Hotel Columbus

West Columbus

$105

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small kitchenette.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, carpeted floor, and ceiling lights.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal containers.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus - Easton Area by IHG

Easton

$101

$119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, ottomans, and a reception desk.

A modern restaurant with booths, high tables, and a bar area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A Drury Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

12. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Polaris

$126

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, blue sofas, and a round table.

A breakfast area with a sign reading "TOP IT BREAKFAST" and various food options like eggs and pancakes.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, red and purple chairs, and a hanging chair with a red cushion.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

13. Tru By Hilton Columbus East Broad

Columbus

$106

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel entrance with a modern design, a prominent tower, and a well-lit driveway.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, two lamps, and a nightstand.

A hotel dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view through a window.

14. Hampton Inn Columbus - Airport

Columbus

$112

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, a beverage dispenser, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling design, and a brick accent wall.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a prominent archway and illuminated signage.

15. Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

Crosswoods

$101

$119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A mural with coffee-related illustrations and text, including "Latte," "Mocha," and "Buckeye."

A modern hotel room with a round mirror, a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk, and a built-in microwave.

A building with a sign reading "Crimson Cup Coffee Drive Thru" and a sign indicating a coffee drive-thru service.

A pumpkin-themed beverage cup with a red straw, labeled "Happy Pumpkin Season," on a countertop with blurred bottles in the background.

16. Olentangy Motor Inn

Grandview Heights

$115

$136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A buffet area with a wooden counter, various food stations, and a large floral mural on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, a bedside lamp, and a telephone on the nightstand.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the island.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

Oletangy West

$101

$119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio area with a stone fireplace, seating, and a pergola structure.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a large flat-screen TV, and wooden cabinetry.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel room with a desk, two beds, a large mirror, and a view of the city.

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Easton Area

Easton

$132

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall with greenery, a central water feature, and a balcony with plants.

A reception desk with two laptops, a computer mouse, and a chair.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered walkway, and a flagpole with the American flag.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

19. Embassy Suites Columbus-Airport

Northeast Columbus

$122

$144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a painting above the beds.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a flat roof.

A laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a blue chair, and a small table with framed pictures.

A reception area with a blue wall, a framed painting of a sunset, and a white reception desk.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus/Worthington

Crosswoods

$70

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Top neighborhoods in Columbus

A street scene with a large arch sign reading 'SHORT NORTH' and a pedestrian crossing sign.

A street with brick buildings, a street sign for E. Prescott St, and a pedestrian bridge.

A busy urban street with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, including a prominent Nationwide building and a Chase bank.

A city street with a large archway, cars, and buildings including Hilton and Nationwide.

A city street with pedestrians, cars, and buildings including a prominent Nationwide sign.

Short North

Colorful, offbeat, and trendy, this densely-populated district offers art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee shops. Stroll along High Street under its 17 lighted metal arches, and admire the vibrant murals on its brick buildings.

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A historical marker at Schiller Park with a paved path and trees in the background.

A sign welcoming visitors to Schiller Park, part of Columbus Recreation and Parks.

A brick building with a sign for 'Schmidts Sauage Haus und Restaurant' and a Christmas decoration.

A bookstore named 'The Book Loft' with a red awning, outdoor seating, and a variety of plants.

A building with a sign reading "Schmidts Fudge Haus und Gifts" and a Christmas tree decorated with candy canes.

German Village

German Village charms visitors with its brick-lined streets and 19th-century architecture that feels like a slice of Europe in Ohio. The Book Loft beckons with 32 rooms of literary treasures, while Schiller Park offers 23 acres of green space perfect for people-watching. Wander past historic cottages and breathe in the mouthwatering aromas wafting from authentic German eateries. The neighborhood serves up hearty German cuisine alongside upscale American bistros, with most spots requiring weekend reservations. Boutique bed & breakfasts in restored Victorian homes provide the perfect home base for exploring. The area's highly walkable layout makes getting around a breeze, though cobblestones can be tricky for those with mobility concerns.

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A yellow and red boat docked by a calm river, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a large beige building with columns.

A theater with a marquee reading "PALACE" and "Jungle Book" with a date of 8/15.

A theater marquee with "Ohio" and "Blue Man Group" along with the dates "November 1-3".

A cityscape with a river, modern buildings, and a prominent tower.

A large, neoclassical building with a central dome, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and modern skyscrapers in the background.

Downtown Columbus

Enjoy entertainment options like theaters, concerts, and the Scioto Mile's riverfront parks in this central business district with towering buildings and various educational institutions.

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The Nationwide Arena with NHL All-Star Game 2015 signage and a large hockey mural.

The Ohio Theatre marquee advertising a Broadway show.

An indoor ice hockey rink with advertisements, including one for IGS Energy.

A large stone archway with columns, surrounded by modern buildings.

An outdoor ice rink with people ice skating.

Arena District

The Arena District buzzes with electric energy on game nights when hockey fans storm Nationwide Arena. Surrounding the sports complex, you'll find sleek bars and restaurants ready to fuel your pre-concert excitement or post-game celebrations. KEMBA Live! draws music lovers while the Columbus Children's Theatre adds cultural flair to this entertainment hub. Upscale steakhouses and sports bars dominate the food scene, though prices climb when events are happening. Modern hotels and luxury apartments offer stylish places to crash after the action dies down. Everything sits within easy walking distance, but be ready for crowds when the Blue Jackets are playing or a big concert hits town.

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A modern building with a glass facade and a blue sign that reads "Wexner Center for the Arts".

A large brick building with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a paved walkway.

A large brick building with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and a pathway.

A park pathway with a circular manhole cover featuring the year '1870' and a decorative emblem.

A set of outdoor stairs with a railing, a pond, and autumn foliage.

University District

Home to Ohio State University, the University District boasts a diverse range of restaurants, bars, boutiques, and the Gateway Film Center. Explore Ohio Stadium and Old North Columbus for a taste of local culture.

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Top landmarks in Columbus

A modern architectural structure with a glass railing and geometric patterns.

Greater Columbus Convention Center

8.8/10 (2,325 reviews)

Greater Columbus Convention Center is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Columbus.

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Ohio State University

9.0/10 (4,101 reviews)

If you'd like to get a taste of Columbus student life, check out Ohio State University in Oletangy West.

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A large stadium surrounded by urban buildings and a clear sky.

Nationwide Arena

8.8/10 (2,037 reviews)

Why not catch an event at Nationwide Arena, a major stadium in Downtown Columbus. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Nationwide Arena is cool, you also might like Huntington Park and Lower.com Field, both located nearby.

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A fountain in a park with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and illuminated by string lights.

Easton Town Center

9.2/10 (4,025 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Easton Town Center, a popular place for shoppers in Northeast Columbus.

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A large, historic building with a central dome and arched entrance, surrounded by autumn foliage and a paved pathway.

Ohio Stadium

9.0/10 (1,340 reviews)

You could catch an event at Ohio Stadium, a stadium in University District. If you think Ohio Stadium is cool, you also might like Nationwide Arena and Schottenstein Center, both located nearby.

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A soccer field with players in yellow and green uniforms, spectators in the stands, and a goalpost.

Historic Crew Stadium

8.0/10 (763 reviews)

You can catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium, located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from central Columbus. If you think Historic Crew Stadium is cool, you also might like Nationwide Arena and Ohio Stadium, both located nearby.

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Schottenstein Center

8.6/10 (699 reviews)

You could catch an event at Schottenstein Center, a stadium in Oletangy West. If you think Schottenstein Center is cool, you also might like Nationwide Arena and Ohio Stadium, both located nearby.

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Polaris Fashion Place

9.0/10 (2,247 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Polaris Fashion Place in Polaris.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap hotels in Columbus?

For a cheap hotel in Columbus with glowing reviews, consider La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus I-70E/Reynoldsburg, which features free buffet breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You can also look at Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus - Worthington or The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel.

Are there any cheap motels in Columbus?

If you're eager to find a budget-friendly place to stay in Columbus, consider booking a motel. Take a look at Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds where you'll find free WiFi and free parking. Or think about Motel 6 Columbus, OH - West or Worthington Motor Lodge for a comfy base without the hefty price tag.

Can I stay in a hostel in Columbus?

Hostels can be a less expensive alternative to Columbus hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There is 1 hostel in Columbus. The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel offers free in-room WiFi and free parking.

What are the best cheap things to do in Columbus?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in Columbus, enjoy the outdoors at Grange Insurance Audubon Center or Three Creeks Park. Be certain to include a visit to Columbus Commons.

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