Title: Arena District Travel Guide: Best of Arena District, Columbus Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Arena District](https://expedia.co.uk/Arena-District-Columbus-Hotels.0-n6161725-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Columbus](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Columbus.d178251.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Columbus](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Columbus.d178251.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Arena District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Arena-District.d6161725.Car-Hire-Guide)[Arena District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Arena-District.d6161725.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Arena District Travel Guide ## 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 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/ee453e78-ac76-4287-b4e3-80085f30c8a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/ee453e78-ac76-4287-b4e3-80085f30c8a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arena District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/0a508358-130f-4e1d-9781-c34e8e809401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arena District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/f594c65c-5d30-4d5f-98ad-360c8a37d244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arena District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/c571c494-eb8c-4e8a-a53f-07b5625c37b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Arena District Hotels Where to stay [Columbus travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbus.dx178251) --- --- ## Top hotels in Arena District ![Hilton Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5280000/5270400/5270320/6a2e3c37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Columbus Downtown 402 North High Street Columbus OH £150 18 Feb - 19 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! (1,471 reviews) Room was very clean and had most things that we wanted, however needed to call for robes, extra bath towels and toiletries. Also we did not like the mattress as it was not comfy per usual hilton standards. Not firm enough. Other than that the stay was fine. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=5270320&PinnedHotelID=5270320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6161725) ![AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59941700/59941677/4ac48ccd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown 517 PARK ST Columbus OH £114 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (423 reviews) The staff was very courteous and helpful. The amenities were great. The rooftop restaurant/bar was very nice with great food. The room was clean and comfortable. There is so much within walking distance. We will definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=59941677&PinnedHotelID=59941677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6161725) ![Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/551300/551221/22089631_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown 501 N High St Columbus OH £136 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Awesome as always…. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=551221&PinnedHotelID=551221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6161725) ![Sonesta Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26900/26870/d5b1e434_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Columbus Downtown 33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH £125 15 Feb - 16 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! (1,569 reviews) Room was nice and the bed was comfortable! My biggest upset was that there was construction happening in the room next to us. I was hoping for a morning sleeping in but that didn’t happen once the construction began. Would be nice if they didn’t book rooms close to one under repair. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=26870&PinnedHotelID=26870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6161725) ![The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3900/3886/801f1fe3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square 75 E State St Columbus OH £86 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=3886&PinnedHotelID=3886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6161725) ![Wyndham Columbus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23700/23685/5d4df0e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Columbus 175 Hutchinson Ave Columbus OH £51 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 6.8/10 (1,919 reviews) Room was super clean. Staff was nice and helpful. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=23685&PinnedHotelID=23685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6161725) [See all 2,142 properties in Arena District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6161725) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Arena District hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6161725&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6161725&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6161725&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6161725&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6161725&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6161725&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Arena District ![Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272662/b497c5a6-420a-4fcb-8259-6d01efc906a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Columbus 4.5/5(4 area reviews) The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Columbus. A stop by Nationwide Arena or North Market might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbus-Downtown-Columbus.dx6059502) ![Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/2b0c055e-0b8f-438c-81d8-33cab2daa0da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Uptown District If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbus-Uptown-District.dx553248635976471269) ![Columbus is a City in central Ohio](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161717/5ce6aff6-1633-4ba8-b344-8a74080836a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbus-Short-North.dx6161717) ![#hometown pride in our beautiful #gardens #details ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/862d5716-3474-4975-b93f-798513a944a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbus-Victorian-Village.dx6272855) ![Italian Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/cef315ab-2d2b-4faf-ba6d-a32d495ac1e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Italian Village Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbus-Italian-Village.dx6272845) ![Schiller Park showing a pond, autumn leaves and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272836/a6b4113a-9ea5-4441-bc55-3cedb26df9db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### German Village You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schwartz Castle or Muse Gallery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbus-German-Village.dx6161706) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Arena District Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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