Title: University District Travel Guide: Best of University District, Columbus Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in University District](https://expedia.co.uk/University-District-Columbus-Hotels.0-n6059506-0.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)[University District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-University-District.d6059506.Car-Hire-Guide)[University District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/University-District.d6059506.Holidays-City-Breaks) # University District Travel Guide ## Columbus ![Mirror Lake on the campus of The Ohio State University is a popular landmark. Recent renovations added extensive landscaping.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059506/a4456335-b122-4bb1-955a-ac0c96112541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mirror Lake at the Ohio State University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059506/daf313da-e6f7-4298-b1f4-f0202de9113b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ohio State School Seal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059506/a05e1720-8083-4dcc-8777-e6399f17d728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059506/e8f8a1d8-2054-433e-a74c-91d70555e6bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/a60b8f89-72dc-41a0-9568-27685a3873fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit University District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Columbus travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbus.dx178251) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Historic Ohio Stadium with rotunda entrance against a cloudy sky in Columbus USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066361/2fb9c79e-1f40-4c6c-a81a-489d7ec0db1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ohio Stadium 5/5(1 review) Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohio-Stadium-University-District.d6066361.Attraction) ![Wexner Center for the Arts which includes theatre scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066375/b0c5bd2e-76f1-4dea-922b-4b3f805d2a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wexner Center for the Arts Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wexner-Center-For-The-Arts-University-District.d6066375.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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 Learn about the events happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals 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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Easton-Town-Center-Easton.d6138780.Attraction) ![Historic Crew Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/fe276ea7-aa7f-482d-92a5-ba9c83ef6fcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historic Crew Stadium Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Crew-Stadium-Columbus.d6066365.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47588399/6400b977-1836-4baf-9877-a66a94627cb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/columbus-blue-jackets-ice-hockey-game-at-nationwide-arena.a47588399.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) ![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 **80%** of travellers recommend [](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 £29 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-columbus-on-the-trolley-pub.a48863017.activity-details) ![Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47588399/6400b977-1836-4baf-9877-a66a94627cb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/columbus-blue-jackets-ice-hockey-game-at-nationwide-arena.a47588399.activity-details) [See all activities in Columbus](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Columbus.d178251.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in University District ![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 £147 15 Apr - 16 Apr 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! (1,405 reviews) Nice restaurant Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=876317&PinnedHotelID=876317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) ![Sonesta Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26900/26870/876a0701_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Columbus Downtown 33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH £123 6 Apr - 7 Apr 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! (1,585 reviews) Big room! Easy check in Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=26870&PinnedHotelID=26870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) ![Wyndham Columbus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23700/23685/2a7edb1c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Columbus 175 Hutchinson Ave Columbus OH £54 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 6.8/10 (1,938 reviews) Very small room. Not so clean. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=23685&PinnedHotelID=23685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) ![La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6400/6340/87933781_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area 2447 Brice Rd Columbus OH £69 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,796 reviews) The rooms were definitely not very clean at all. They look like they had been renovated but not kept up. We originally book a king suite(2 room suite) and were told they only have one of them and it was "out of order" due to a water leak. They didn't tell us this until they had already checked us ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=6340&PinnedHotelID=6340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) ![Hilton Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5280000/5270400/5270320/5d17515c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Columbus Downtown 402 North High Street Columbus OH £162 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,478 reviews) Wonderful place Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=5270320&PinnedHotelID=5270320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) ![Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15900/15894/f4a37ce9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington 7411 Vantage Dr Columbus OH £82 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Clean and nice area Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=15894&PinnedHotelID=15894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) [See all 2,212 properties in University District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6059506) 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 University District hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around University District ![#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) ![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) ![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) ![Aerial view of the Olentangy River winding past Ohio Stadium, reflecting the clear sky, alongside the bustling city skyline, Columbus, Ohio, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/808641247281864704/3cf0c694-0445-41fb-ac2c-a0c6a1246482.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oletangy West While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Columbus-Oletangy-West.dx808641247281864704) ![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. 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