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A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 mi from Founders Park

Wendy

£121

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1 mi from Founders Park

Theresa

£133

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.8 mi from Founders Park

Brian

£107

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

4. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1.9 mi from Founders Park

Mary

£130

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.1 mi from Founders Park

Jeanne

£108

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.8 mi from Founders Park

Andrew Thomas

£83

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.5 mi from Founders Park

Linda

£131

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

8. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.1 mi from Founders Park

Robert

£105

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window.

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1 mi from Founders Park

Sandra

£107

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.8 mi from Founders Park

CHRISTINE

£107

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1 mi from Founders Park

James

£109

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1 mi from Founders Park

Diana

£103

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

The Vista, 1.2 mi from Founders Park

Karla

£110

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

14. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.9 mi from Founders Park

ryan

£131

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

15. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 mi from Founders Park

Winona

£177

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

16. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 mi from Founders Park

mario

£101

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 1.3 mi from Founders Park

Tameka

£79

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

A building entrance with a blue door, potted plants, and a number sign '724' indicating the property number.

A modern kitchen with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a blue chair and a table.

18. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 1.9 mi from Founders Park

Brent

£142

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a red chair.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

19. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 mi from Founders Park

Bobby

£96

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and benches.

A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a large TV screen.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 1.6 mi from Founders Park

melvina

£97

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Founders Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 209 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 160 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,260 reviews	View

Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are great!! Staff were very nice and pleasant! Will definitely book here again!"

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved my stay. Would stay here again"

Hotel Trundle

8/10 Good

"Nice for a short 2-3 day stay. Conveniently located to downtown, highways, and university."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"What a great place to stay. My wife & I stayed for one night on the way to Charleston, and wish we could have stayed another. What a quaint & cozy hotel, with a great bar, a friendly staff/bar tender, and great food. The hotel is a refurbished fire station with a lot of memorabilia and nostalgic pictures. We will be back."

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"We are returning customers, having stayed at The Graduate Columbia many times. Love the property and friendly helpful staff."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located in downtown Columbia, SC. It is clean, well maintained and the staff is very personable and helpful. The only issue I had was the hot water in the bathroom sink took 5 minutes to get hot. Thankfully the shower did not take that long. Everything else about the hotel was excellent and I would definitely recommend it to others."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean but a bit of a walk to downtown/restaurants"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Columbia Center. Awesome location the hotel is just beautiful and clean. My fiancee and I enjoyed dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak house. The hotel staff were awesome. They made us feel comfortable from the first day we arrive which really set the tone for our stay everyone’s very helpful and friendly, especially Kat and Le these ladies really highlight I stay for the weekend very pleasant very professional very helpful. Can’t wait to stay there again."

Other attractions near Founders Park

Colonial Life Arena

8.8/10 (1,029 reviews)

Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

You can browse the exhibits at South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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South Carolina State Museum

8.8/10 (110 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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West Columbia Riverwalk

8.2/10 (126 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at West Columbia Riverwalk, a lovely green space in West Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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EdVenture Children's Museum

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit EdVenture Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Carolina Coliseum

9.4/10 (23 reviews)

Catch an event at Carolina Coliseum during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Koger Center for the Arts

8.2/10 (134 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Koger Center for the Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

8.4/10 (594 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Founders Park?

Founders Park is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 49 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Founders Park?

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Founders Park. Other good options within a short distance include Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC and Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Founders Park?

Expedia has 49 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Founders Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Founders Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Founders Park.

What can I see and do near Founders Park?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art or South Carolina Military Museum. Explore landmarks like South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church and Williams Brice Stadium. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Town Theatre.

How can I get to Founders Park?

If you're taking a train into town, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There might not be many public transport choices near to Founders Park so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Founders Park hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. The 1425 Inn

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

14. Hilton Columbia Center

15. Marriott Columbia

16. Moxy Columbia Downtown

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

18. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

19. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

20. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

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Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hotel Trundle

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hilton Columbia Center

Other attractions near Founders Park

Colonial Life Arena

South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

South Carolina State Museum

West Columbia Riverwalk

EdVenture Children's Museum

Carolina Coliseum

Koger Center for the Arts

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

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