Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

Columbus

A river with buildings and trees along the banks.
A large white church with a tall steeple and two smaller towers, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
A historic building with a central fountain, arched windows, and a symmetrical facade.
A red brick church with a steeple and a bell tower, a white door, and a 'For Rent' sign.
A red brick church with a tall steeple and arched windows.

Stay near popular Downtown Columbus attractions

A stadium with a large American flag and banners reading "Welcome to the Lion's Den."

Columbus Civic Center

8.2/10 (483 reviews)
Catch an event at Columbus Civic Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this walkable area.
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Top hotels in Downtown Columbus

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

3.5 out of 5
21 WEST 14TH STREET Columbus GA
The price is £133 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£133
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (614 reviews)
"Really nice establishment, great location and staff are very welcoming. The gentleman at the front desk went above and beyond, greatly appreciated."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG
Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA

Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA

2.5 out of 5
1201 BROADWAY AVENUE Columbus GA
The price is £125 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£125
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (353 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1225 BROADWAY Columbus GA
The price is £123 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£123
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (301 reviews)
"Our room as very clean and comfortable. The check in staff was on the austere and cool. We had no other occasion to interact with any other staff."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown

Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown

2 out of 5
1325 Veterans Pkwy Columbus GA
The price is £53 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£53
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,001 reviews)
"I'm not even there. I'm on the Dragon fly trail."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown
Columbus Marriott

Columbus Marriott

3.5 out of 5
800 Front Ave Columbus GA
The price is £145 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£145
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (681 reviews)
"The check in process was among the worst that I have experienced. I had 2 rooms and one of them the air conditioning did not work. My son, daughter-in-law, their 6-year old and their 2-year old were finally moved to another room at 10pm."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Columbus Marriott
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Columbus Downtown

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Columbus Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1024-1034 Veterans Parkway Columbus GA
The price is £65 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£65
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Columbus Civic Center and National Infantry ...
6.2/10 (479 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Excellent customer service"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Columbus Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Columbus

Find the best Downtown Columbus areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, illuminated building with a central archway, surrounded by a courtyard with seating and columns.

MidTown

While visiting MidTown, you might make a stop by sights like Columbus Museum and Smith-McCullers House.

A building with a sign reading "Space Science Center" and a staircase leading to a glass entrance.

Downtown Historic District

If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

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East Highlands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Highlands and surrounding area, you can visit Columbus Museum and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

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Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

While Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Columbus Museum and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

Wynnton Village Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Wynnton Village Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Columbus Museum and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

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