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 Guignard Pond, Zion Baptist Church, Royal Inn At Usc And Fort Jacks, Bookman Island and Silver Dune School (historical).

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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The Sheraton

8 OUT OF 10 We had difficulty getting into our room which was a pain. We had to go downstairs three different times to get new keys - and then our room get switched. It wouldn't have been a big deal if we weren't in such a hurry. We were allowed to check out late which was awesome. Valet only which I hate, but .....
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The Comfort Inn

7 OUT OF 10 It is a joke to have a pool across the parking lot from the hotel. We have 2 small children and it was terrible to cross the parking lot with them. The TV remote didn't work. The bathroom had only 1 light and it was hard to see when taking a shower. The breakfast was OK at best and for a 2 1/2 star .....
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The Americas Best Value Inn

Americas Best Value Inn Fort Jackson offers the most value for your money when staying for business, pleasure, or just passing through. We are conveniently located less than 6 miles from Fort Jackson, historic downtown Columbia, the South Carolina Sate Capitol, and the University of South .....

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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 Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

Conveniently located off I-20 and I-77, 20 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson welcomes you with free breakfast and WiFi, a restaurant, seasonal pool, fitness center, and laundry facilities. There’s also meeting and event space for gatherings of any .....

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The Super 8

Enjoy a worry-free stay at our Super 8 Columbia Harbison hotel off I-16, situated between Lake Murray and downtown attractions. Our location is only a short walk from Columbiana Centre for shopping and across the Broad River from Columbia International University for visiting students. Those .....

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The La Quinta Inn

Located in the heart of the South Carolina midlands, La Quinta Inn® by Wyndham Columbia SE/Fort Jackson puts you in the exciting capital city of Columbia. Our inviting hotel gives you easy access to the University of South Carolina and the main gate of Fort Jackson. While you're here, venture .....

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The Red Roof Inn

You'll find Red Roof Inn Columbia, SC Airport only minutes away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport as well as all of the history that Columbia has to offer. Take a tour of the University of South Carolina campus founded in 1801. Stop by the South Carolina State House, the home to more .....

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Photograph of Duke’s Pad Thai Street Food And Noodle Bar, Cayce
Duke’s Pad Thai Street Food And Noodle Bar

Top Of Carolina ( Dining / Other ). Located at 900 Barnwell Street. Top of Carolina is an unrivaled Columbia dining experience. Make your special dinner even more significant by celebrating with us. You'll enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Capital City at South Carolina's only 360° rotating restaurant, plus delectable dining and attentive service. www.sc.edu 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

Al's Upstairs Italian Restaurant ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 300 Meeting Street, West Columbia, 1 mile from the center of Columbia. Voted Columbia's most romantic restaurant - Al's has become one of the most popular sites for Prom Nights as well as Valentine’s Day and other Special Occasions. Celebrating our 30th anniversary in our 100 year old building overlooking the Columbia skyline and Vista. Choose from our unique appetizer menu, extensive wine list while enjoying our baby grand piano. Entrees include the freshest fish from the Atlantic, hand cut steaks, chops, rack of lamb, innovative pasta creations and traditional Veal & Chicken Italian specialties. Finish with one the house made desserts. www.alsupstairsitalian.com Link

Blue Marlin ( Dining / Other ). Located at 1200 Lincoln Street. Legend holds that the wealthy English, German and French plantation owners along the Carolina and Georgia coasts preferred a blander European cuisine, but while they dined in all their elegance, the aroma of Low Country flavors coming out from the back kitchens could not be ignored. This simple fare, created from what the good earth provided, is still a hallmark of the Southern kitchen some three hundred years later. www.bluemarlincolumbia.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

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