Title: Near East Columbus Travel Guide: Best of Near East Columbus, Columbus Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Near East Columbus](https://expedia.co.uk/Near-East-Columbus-Hotels.d553248635976482406.Travel-Guide-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)[Near East Columbus Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Near-East-Columbus.d553248635976482406.Car-Hire-Guide)[Near East Columbus Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Near-East-Columbus.d553248635976482406.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Near East Columbus Travel Guide ## Columbus ![This is such peaceful and beautiful place to shoot. #conservatory #lifeatexpedia #sky #details ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/e6c8c90e-a40a-4c8f-99cb-6fa30e1ef4c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is such peaceful and beautiful place to shoot. #conservatory #lifeatexpedia #sky #details ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/e6c8c90e-a40a-4c8f-99cb-6fa30e1ef4c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Right now at the Franklin Park Conservatory, spring is in FULL bloom with over 100,000 bulbs and many other spring flowering trees and shrubs putting on quite a spectacular display!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/3d2b8aa6-dcaf-4ca2-82e1-0bbb780257ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A collection of orchids remain from the orchid show earlier this year at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Spending time studying the flower morphology reveals layers and layers of complexity and character to an already interesting bloom. A membership to the conservatory and some new photo gadgets as holiday gifts leads to some fun plant photo ops. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/d1caca99-6c10-468d-adf4-2156908cd403.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The John F. Wolfe Palm House lit up in holiday red and green. The palm house opened to the public in 1895. The light display was installed in 2008 by artist James Turrell, consisting of approximately 7,000 small, computer-controlled LED light sources.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/4709bc4c-b376-4f0f-acc3-4dc9e0ed507b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Near East Columbus Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Columbus travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbus.dx178251) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066371/7500d928-0017-436b-aa63-3561addb1229.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 3/5(2 reviews) Botanical wonders from around the world are exhibited alongside captivating contemporary artwork in this spacious and peaceful garden getaway. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Franklin-Park-Conservatory-And-Botanical-Gardens-Near-East-Columbus.d6066371.Attraction) ![Great, intimate venue for a concert.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/930c0c91-bbff-4944-9557-1f2b64f19381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lincoln Theatre You can get tickets for a performance at Lincoln Theatre during your stay in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lincoln-Theatre-Columbus.d553248621561871490.Attraction) ![This is such peaceful and beautiful place to shoot. #conservatory #lifeatexpedia #sky #details ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/e6c8c90e-a40a-4c8f-99cb-6fa30e1ef4c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Franklin Park Franklin Park is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Franklin-Park-Near-East-Columbus.d808786478750949376.Attraction) ![Ohio State House aerial at sunrise with Huntington Center and Vern Riffe State Office Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066363/d6210b9f-523b-44d1-b483-31a9a9606b0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ohio State University 5/5(1 review) Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohio-State-University-Columbus.d6066363.Attraction) ![A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/a911cf1c-494e-48b4-8263-65008a21c635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greater Columbus Convention Center During your trip, find out what's happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention centre in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greater-Columbus-Convention-Center-Columbus.d6152171.Attraction) ![Easton Town Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138780/50aa1e70-b0c5-432f-932b-08ba9f26b37b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Easton Town Center 5/5(1 review) During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Easton-Town-Center-Easton.d6138780.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47920750/f74e4fba-d347-4347-96c6-ffe2d499d142.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass £40 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/columbus-multiple-attractions-pass.a47920750.activity-details) ![Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48076060/692d3427-ab2b-4a5a-9870-4c023d5c06df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative £31 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/columbus-1-hour-themed-escape-room-adventure-narrative.a48076060.activity-details) ![Special Ops: Mysterious Market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5161008/dc4301ca-59d8-4b93-897f-6887f93a233a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus £31 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-escape-game-at-easton-town-center-in-columbus.a5161008.activity-details) ![Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48863017/4b8fc67a-ff37-4edf-96db-dd345112f52b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-columbus-on-the-trolley-pub.a48863017.activity-details) ![Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46111448/20afc856-2b1d-4e56-8f0d-6f37095fd2dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-columbus-on-the-trolley-pub.a46111448.activity-details) ![Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47920750/f74e4fba-d347-4347-96c6-ffe2d499d142.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass £41 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/columbus-multiple-attractions-pass.a47920750.activity-details) [See all activities in Columbus](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Columbus.d178251.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Near East Columbus ![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=553248635976482406) ![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=553248635976482406) ![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=553248635976482406) ![The Junto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89830000/89820900/89820813/a1390291_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Junto 77 Belle St Columbus OH £169 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (806 reviews) Room was super clean, beds are comfy, lobby is warm and inviting, check-in process was seamless, staff was friendly! Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=89820813&PinnedHotelID=89820813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976482406) ![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=553248635976482406) ![The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/876400/876317/13591420_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center 2110 Tuttle Park Pl Columbus OH £182 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,355 reviews) Everything was amazing to the breakfast to the actual room and staff! Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=876317&PinnedHotelID=876317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976482406) [See all 2,120 properties in Near East Columbus](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976482406) 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 Near East Columbus hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976482406&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=553248635976482406&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=553248635976482406&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=553248635976482406&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=553248635976482406&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=553248635976482406&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Near East Columbus ![Hovering just south of the 11th street entry to the Ohio State Fairgrounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/be1425bf-d8e3-4e44-a9d9-b89876af2a44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Milo-Grogan If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Milo-Grogan and surrounding area, you can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbus-Milo-Grogan.dx808644835708895232) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arena District Arena District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live! while you're in town. 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