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A panoramic mosaic mural of a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

A neon sign with the text "You're gorgeous Columbia" against a dark wall with vertical lines and horizontal gold bars.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and lamp, and two large landscape paintings on the wall.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

1. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

1.8 mi from South University, Columbia

Olujimi

£71

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, a bed, and a small table.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and umbrellas.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

0.4 mi from South University, Columbia

Carlee

£128

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelves, and comfortable seating.

A courtyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a large tree.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

0.5 mi from South University, Columbia

Litcha

£102

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel bar with a long counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

A patio area with outdoor seating and a view of the garden inn building.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

0.8 mi from South University, Columbia

Andrei

£114

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a patterned sofa and armchairs.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, large windows, and a parking lot in front.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

5. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

1.7 mi from South University, Columbia

April

£93

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with red and yellow chairs, a large painting on the wall, and a wooden reception desk with snacks.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, red chairs, a bar area, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern hotel with a prominent "Hampton Inn" sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a mural, and a dining setup.

6. Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson Area

1.7 mi from South University, Columbia

Nicole

£103

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.

A modern living room with a gray sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a bar area, and a seating section with benches.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with a plant, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the city through a large window.

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

1.8 mi from South University, Columbia

Jose Santos

£84

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking lot with handicapped accessibility.

A dining area with tables set for four, wooden chairs, and a large potted plant in the center.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

A clock on a post, two people walking, a tree, and a building in the background.

8. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

1.6 mi from South University, Columbia

katrina

£83

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception area with a Wyndham Garden sign, a reception desk, and a check-in counter.

A courtyard with artificial grass, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa with red cushions, a red armchair, a floor lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

9. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

1.8 mi from South University, Columbia

Carrington

£66

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, modern furniture, and a large rug.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, clear signage, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and blue pendant lights.

A modern living room with a round wooden table, two armchairs, and a stone fireplace.

10. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

1.7 mi from South University, Columbia

Brian

£95

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A modern office space with a brick wall, a wooden desk, and a computer.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

11. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

1.7 mi from South University, Columbia

Lesly Nganjo

£71

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A breakfast area with a counter, display cases of pastries, and a view of trees outside.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a yellow ottoman, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

12. Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson

1.7 mi from South University, Columbia

Kami

£76

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A window seat with a checkered cushion, a window with a grid pattern, and a view of greenery outside.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a flagpole.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and purple underlighting, a sign for the Microtel Inn by Wyndham, and a door with a sign indicating check-in times and no pets allowed.

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson N

1.7 mi from South University, Columbia

Chris

£56

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a grey sofa, a nightstand, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern hotel entrance with a clear sign reading "Quality Inn."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, self-service kiosk, and a green sofa.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

14. Quality Inn Fort Jackson

1.8 mi from South University, Columbia

John

£53

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with a long counter, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There are multiple dining tables and chairs arranged for guests.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A gym with cardio machines, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, and a colorful rug.

A bar area with a wooden counter and three stools, a large window with a view of greenery, and a blue wall.

15. Wingate by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson

2 mi from South University, Columbia

Miracle

£53

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a red chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A Red Roof Inn with a two-story structure, a stone facade, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a Red Roof Inn sign, a reception desk, a TV screen advertising free Wi-Fi, and a seating area with chairs.

An outdoor patio with a grill, a table, and a brick wall.

16. Red Roof Inn Columbia East - Ft Jackson

1.9 mi from South University, Columbia

Jay

£67

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a banner offering discounts to active and retired military personnel.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'motel' on a blue background.

17. Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area

2 mi from South University, Columbia

Priscilla

£49

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

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.

18. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 7.6 mi from South University, Columbia

Wendy

£121

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

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

19. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 8.1 mi from South University, Columbia

Theresa

£133

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 8.5 mi from South University, Columbia

Brian

£107

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to South University, Columbia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson	8.8 Excellent 2,161 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area	9.0 Wonderful 828 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top South University Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, very kind employees. We had 2 rooms and both rooms were clean. The hotel is a little tired but maintained. We would recommend this hotel to families as it has a pool."

Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

8/10 Good

"Iyanna was amazing front desk staff! Lounge staff was accommodating to our needs. Our room needed cosmetic work and a shelf in the bathroom would have been nice. Breakfast wasn’t useful for us going to military ceremonies so opening that even 30mins sooner would help. Overall it wasn’t terrible, but could use some upkeep"

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

8/10 Good

"Great stay as always. Rooms are clean and comfortable."

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

8/10 Good

"Couldn't find a desk person at check in."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

8/10 Good

"Was close to everything I needed. Only 6 minutes to army base where graduation was everything was good for the price"

Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and helpful staff!"

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"A/C was a little loud but other than that stay was excellent. Good breakfast and helpful staff."

Red Roof Inn Columbia East - Ft Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing and nice"

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Other attractions near South University, Columbia

Northwoods Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Columbia at Northwoods Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Midlands Technical College

Explore the campus of Midlands Technical College during your stay in Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Richland County Tennis Center

Catch an event at Richland County Tennis Center during your trip to Dentsville. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Richland Library Northeast

Richland Library Northeast is just one of the places to see in Dentsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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WOW Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to WOW Performing Arts Center during your stay in Dentsville. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Spring Valley Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spring Valley Lake during your travels in Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Columbia Place Mall

8.2/10 (357 reviews)

During your trip to Dentsville, you can enjoy retail therapy at Columbia Place Mall. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Meadowlake Park

Meadowlake Park is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South University, Columbia?

South University, Columbia is located in Columbia. Travellers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to South University, Columbia?

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from South University, Columbia. Other good options close by include Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area and Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast.

How many hotels will I find near South University, Columbia?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South University, Columbia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South University, Columbia, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near South University, Columbia.

What can I see and do near South University, Columbia?

At Polo Road Ball Park, Spring Valley Lake and North Springs Lake, take some time to really appreciate nature. A trip to Columbia Place Mall and Rice Creek Village might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping. Stopping by Sesquicentennial State Park, Oak Hills Golf Club or Northwoods Golf Club is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for South University, Columbia hotels

1. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

3. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

4. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

5. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

6. Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson Area

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

8. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

9. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

10. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

11. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

12. Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson N

14. Quality Inn Fort Jackson

15. Wingate by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson

16. Red Roof Inn Columbia East - Ft Jackson

17. Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area

18. Hotel Trundle

19. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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Top South University Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson

Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

Red Roof Inn Columbia East - Ft Jackson

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

Other attractions near South University, Columbia

Northwoods Golf Club

Midlands Technical College

Richland County Tennis Center

Richland Library Northeast

WOW Performing Arts Center

Spring Valley Lake

Columbia Place Mall

Meadowlake Park

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