Places to stay in Columbia, South Carolina

We currently have 123 accommodations in and around Columbia. There are also other regional listings available for Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Campgrounds and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.

It will be steamy in South Carolina's capital city today, where year-round fun and exploration heat up the cosmopolitan scene. With fiery restaurants, hotels, live music and theater venues -- our brand of low to no-cost fun will make your visit sizzle. We're proud of our simmer and spark, our firebrand history and bright, shining future. We invite you to Columbia to sample the sultry South, with generous helpings of Carolina hospitality. Places to eat in the region include Coa Agaveria Y Cocina, Di Vino Rosso, Blue Marlin, and Smallsugar.

If you are travelling in the area, Columbia is located close to South Carolina Noname 32016 D-0988 Dam, The Old Country Church, Lexington Mill Pond Dam, Friarsgate Plaza Shopping Center and Saint Pauls Church.

The center of Columbia ( which is at is longitude -81°2'25.8 and latitude 34°0'5.04 ) is located 3 miles away from Cayce, 3 miles away from West Columbia and 7 miles away from Point South.

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Selected and best reviewed properties in Columbia

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The Holiday Inn Express

8 OUT OF 10 I really liked staying here. We got a suite. The room was very clean, the staff was super-nice (if you like green apples, they have plenty). The view wasn't fantastic, but we weren't staying for the view. Not noisy at all even though we were right off the highway - could go to sleep just fine (the .....
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The Comfort Inn

10 OUT OF 10 We were running a little behind, having come in very late the night before with
2 small children,
so didn't quite make breakfast at the right time. Even though they had already cleaned up the food & breakfast area, the sweet lady went & got us warm eggs, buscuits & gravy! So .....
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The Red Roof Inn

Take the whole family to Frankie s Fun Park, or go shopping at Columbiana Mall both are only 3 miles away from Red Roof Columbia West! River Banks Zoo, Lake Murray, South Carolina Museum, and University of South Carolina are all just a 10 minute drive away, while Columbia Metro Airport, South .....

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The Home2 Suites

Conveniently located just 10 minutes* drive from downtown our extended-stay hotel provides a tranquil home base away from the hustle and bustle while still granting you easy access to Columbia's attractions. We're close to Fort Jackson and Williams Brice Stadium and offer proximity to local .....

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The Home2 Suites

Enjoy a comfortable stay at our contemporary Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown hotel. Located in the heart of the business financial and entertainment districts our hotel is within walking distance of the University of South Carolina. Nearby attractions include the South Carolina State .....

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The Columbia Marriott

The Columbia Marriott, a downtown Columbia SC hotel, is conveniently located, just two blocks from the SC state capitol building and in a vibrant, bustling quarter of downtown. Cross the street to visit the Columbia Museum of Art, head to nearby neighborhoods to explore The Vista, spend the day at .....

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The Rodeway Inn

The Rodeway Inn hotel is conveniently located in historic downtown Columbia, less than one mile from the University of South Carolina and the Columbia Museum of Art. Nearby is the Colonial Center Arena, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, and Fort Jackson Army Training Center. The hotel offers .....

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The Chesnut Cottage Bed & Breakfast

The Chesnut Cottage Bed and Breakfast offers five comfortable, elegant rooms, each with it's own special character and history. The Chesnut Cottage is tucked into a charming historic neighborhood which contains Columbia's few surviving antebellum homes and mansions. Perfect for a private getaway, .....

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Bourbon

Mr Friendly's New Southern Cafe ( Dining / Other ). Located at 2001-A Greene Street. Founded in the early ’8Os as a sandwich and cookie shop, Mr. Friendly’s New Southern Cafe has evolved into much more since its inception. Since 1995, we have been serving New Southern Cuisine in a sophisticated, yet casual environment using only the freshest ingredients and simple preparations.  There are always fresh fish and seafood specials, as well as innovative meat, poultry, and wild game dishes. We utilize numerous local farms and purveyors for our menus and weekly specials. Our wine list features over 300 selections with a strong emphasis on domestic selections. We also have a wide variety of local brews, unique micro-brews, small batch and Reserve Bourbons,  and single-malt Scotch. www.mrfriendlys.com Link

Tea Pot Chinese Restaurant ( Dining / Chinese ). Located at 829 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, 2 miles from the center of Columbia. Tea Pot Chinese Restaurant provides the best Chinese food in town (Cayce, Columbia). Our store opens 7 days a week. www.teapotrestaurant.net Link

Bourbon ( Dining / Other ). Located at 1214 Main Street. Bourbon is a whiskey bar and Cajun-Creole restaurant located just steps from the South Carolina State Capitol building in the historic Brennen Building (1869). We specialize in bourbon, whiskey, craft cocktails and the flavors of the Louisiana Bayou. We currently have the largest whiskey list in SC, with everything from Angels Envy to Van Winkle, as well as Irish, Scotch, Canadian, Indian, and Japanese Whiskies!  www.bourboncolumbia.com Link

Duke’s Pad Thai Street Food And Noodle Bar ( Dining / Thai ). Located at 904 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, 2 miles from the center of Columbia. Duke’s Pad Thai invites you to explore your palate through Asian street food and signature noodle dishes. Our menu is full of family recipes and flavors from traditional Pad Thai to tacos and vegan eats. www.dukespadthai.com Link

Good Life Cafe ( Dining / Other ). Located at 1614 Main Street. The Good Life Café took everything you already love about a healthy food lifestyle and designed the same goodness into their new Barista Bar. Imagine rich roasted flavors of selected organic beans paired with wholesome ingredients to create tantalizing flavor sensations. Good Life specialty coffee uses ingredients like Blue Majik, Turmeric, Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, and others to create concoctions that will delight your palate and fuel your body. goodlifecafe.net Link

Thirsty Fellow ( Dining / Other ). Located at 621 Gadsden Street. Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub is the brainchild of Willie Durkin, known for his previous establishments: Shannon's, Sneakers, and Durkin's. Willie went in search of the perfect pie and found it in Charlotte. Peter Reinhart, the author of American Pie, a faculty member at Johnson and Wales, and past owner of Pie Town, makes the pizza that Willie had been looking for. www.thirstyfellow.com Link

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