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Columbus
Downtown & Arena District · Short North · German Village · University District
From Buckeyes game days at the Horseshoe to the galleries of the Short North, Columbus is Ohio's capital and one of the Midwest's fastest-growing cities. Book your stay for any game, concert, or convention and every price you see is the price you pay, with taxes and service charges included up front.
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Destination guide
Explore Columbus
Most Columbus hotels sit downtown, around the Arena District and the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Whether you're here for Ohio State football, a Blue Jackets game at Nationwide Arena, or the Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field, you'll be about 15 minutes from John Glenn Columbus International (CMH).
The Scioto Mile's riverfront parks and fountains line downtown, with the Ohio Statehouse just a few blocks away. North of downtown, the Short North Arts District packs galleries, boutiques, and restaurants along High Street.
South of downtown, German Village's brick streets and 19th-century homes are perfect for a stroll, and its Book Loft fills 32 rooms with books. Ohio State's campus and Ohio Stadium (the Horseshoe) sit about three miles north.
Neighborhoods in Columbus
Downtown & Arena District
Nationwide Arena, the convention center, and the Scioto Mile. Best for games and conventions.
Short North
Galleries, boutiques, and restaurants along High Street, walkable to the convention center. Lively and artsy.
German Village
Brick streets, historic homes, and cozy restaurants just south of downtown. Charming and quiet.
University District
Next to Ohio State and the Horseshoe. Ideal for game days and campus visits.
Climate & when to visit
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80–85°F and humid. Festival season, including Red, White & Boom on the Fourth.
Fall (Sep–Nov)
45–75°F. Buckeyes football, when home game weekends book up fast.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
22–40°F with some snow. Blue Jackets hockey and lower hotel rates.
Spring (Mar–May)
38–72°F. The Arnold Sports Festival fills downtown hotels in early March.
Getting around
- John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) is about 15 minutes from downtown by car, rideshare, or taxi.
- Downtown, the Arena District, and the Short North are walkable along High Street.
- For Ohio State games, expect heavy traffic; rideshare or a shuttle is easiest.
- COTA buses cover the city, but a car helps for trips beyond the urban core.
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Columbus
- The Lincoln Short North B&B · 3-star
- The Junto Hotel
- The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center · 4-star
- Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris · 3-star
- Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection · 4-star
- Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown · 3-star
- Graduate by Hilton Columbus · 4-star
- Marriott Columbus OSU · 4-star
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Dublin · 3-star
- Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Airport · 3-star
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gahanna/Columbus Airport by IHG · 2-star
- Hilton Columbus Downtown · 4-star
- Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU · 3-star
- Granville Inn · 3-star
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus North - OSU · 3-star
- Hyatt Place Columbus Polaris · 3-star
- Home2 Suites By Hilton Columbus Polaris · 3-star
- Tru By Hilton Columbus Airport · 3-star
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus OSU, OH · 3-star
- Courtyard Columbus Easton · 3-star
- Olentangy Motor Inn · 2-star
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus Easton Area · 3-star
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus Easton Area · 3-star
- Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Polaris · 3-star
Frequently asked
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