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 ![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) ![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) ![University District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/02ec5477-2982-4d94-bccd-c2063d2c8530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/b83689d4-fb81-4eda-876a-d6ced9bd9eac.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 Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's great live music 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 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 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) ![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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Crew-Stadium-Columbus.d6066365.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 £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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-escape-game-at-easton-town-center-in-columbus.a5161008.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 £170 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=6059506) ![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=6059506) ![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=6059506) ![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=6059506) ![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 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=89820813&PinnedHotelID=89820813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) ![Hyatt Regency Columbus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2200/2200/7e9aa134_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 N High St Columbus OH £121 16 Feb - 17 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! (1,003 reviews) Great stay! Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=2200&PinnedHotelID=2200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) [See all 2,124 properties in University District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%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=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&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=6059506&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=6059506&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=6059506&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=6059506&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%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) ![A closeup of the bloom of a Dahlia glistening in the aftermath of an afternoon shower The OSU cultivar trials, located at Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, are conducted each year in order to evaluate ornamental bedding and container plants. The objective of these trials is to observe the performance of new and recently introduced cultivated plant varieties under environmental conditions typical of central Ohio. Despite their stated scientific and economic purposes, the gardens are beautiful to walk through and photograph. Best of all, they're FREE!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/773899dd-9b91-4bbc-a829-739b9f13ea34.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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