University District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Easton Town Center
During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Top hotels in University District
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Being on campus
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Only downfall to share is the valet gave us conflicting instructions from the practical text that we received. We were directed to park and bring our bags in via the 3rd floor bridge but did not have a room key in order to enter the hotel to check in. We specifically asked for clarification. Otherwise, ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Wyndham Columbus
Property was noisy throughout the entire night with people running up and down the hallways and a lot of slamming doors. I will never stay here again.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Great hotel! Loved every part of it
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
The hotel was very clean, updated, convenient to many places, rooms were nice and spacious. We had an event at the convention center and it was the perfect location and cost half the price as staying right next to the convention center-a 5 minute commute if that. Will definitely use next year!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU
Not a bad place to stay, staff is very friendly.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University District
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.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
Short North
Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Columbus Children's Theatre while in the area.
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.
Oletangy West
While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.
Downtown Columbus
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.
