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

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.

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

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.7 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Theresa

SAR 581

SAR 651 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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.

2. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Nicolas

SAR 634

SAR 710 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.5 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Andrew Thomas

SAR 366

SAR 410 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 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.

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.5 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Brian

SAR 474

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

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

5. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 0.6 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Mary

SAR 483

SAR 646 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing 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.

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.5 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Jeanne

SAR 477

SAR 535 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.3 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Heather Massey

SAR 551

SAR 628 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

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

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Mingkang

SAR 555

SAR 622 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.7 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Robert

SAR 443

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A gym with multiple treadmills, a wall mural of runners, and a water dispenser.

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

A conference room with a glass table, leather chairs, water bottles, apples, and framed artwork on the walls.

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Tonya

SAR 540

SAR 605 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Angela

SAR 475

SAR 532 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.9 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Keith H.

SAR 428

SAR 479 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.

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

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.2 km from Columbia Fire Museum

James

SAR 503

SAR 575 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.1 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Rebecca

SAR 371

SAR 415 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

The Vista, 1.6 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Karla

SAR 458

SAR 577 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

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

16. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1.8 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Thomas

SAR 582

SAR 651 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

17. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Desiree

SAR 439

SAR 492 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

18. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Aidan

SAR 784

SAR 878 total

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 living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

19. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from Columbia Fire Museum

mario

SAR 446

SAR 499 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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

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

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from Columbia Fire Museum

Charles

SAR 443

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Columbia Fire Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 954 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 288 reviews	View

Top Columbia Fire Museum Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Parking is a challenge. No enough parking spots."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"It was amazing from check in to check out."

Marriott Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, helpful staff, accessible paid parking . I had a good experience and would return."

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice people"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent all the way round"

6 King BRs w/ SmartTVs | Across from Township

10/10 Excellent

"In general was pretty good"

Green House @ Township - Unit B | 3BR 3BA

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful home, very clean, had everything we needed. Quite comfortable and convenient to all the places we were going. The host was very responsive. Would stay here again!"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay, staff behind the counter had a attitude but overall it was comfortable"

Other attractions near Columbia Fire Museum

A large red brick building with a central entrance, surrounded by a circular gravel path and lush green trees.

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Robert Mills Historic House and Park, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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A large, two-story building with a central entrance flanked by columns, surrounded by a brick pathway and greenery.

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Township Auditorium

8.2/10 (556 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Township Auditorium, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Wilson House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a stop at Wilson House. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center during your stay in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ponder Fine Arts Gallery during your trip to Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Columbia Urban League

Learn about the local history of Columbia with a stop at Columbia Urban League. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Allen University

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Allen University, during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Columbia Fire Museum?

Columbia Fire Museum is located in a historic area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 85 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Columbia Fire Museum?

Hotel Trundle is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and private decks. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Columbia Fire Museum. Other good options within a short distance include Marriott Columbia and Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Columbia Fire Museum?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Columbia Fire Museum.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Columbia Fire Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Columbia Fire Museum?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Columbia Fire Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Columbia Fire Museum?

Study the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, or South Carolina Military Museum. Sights like Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, First Baptist Church, and South Carolina State House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Township Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts, and Town Theatre.

How can I get to Columbia Fire Museum?

If you're taking a train to the area, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There might not be many public transit stops near Columbia Fire Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Columbia Fire Museum hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Hotel Trundle

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. The 1425 Inn

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

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

16. Hilton Columbia Center

17. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

18. Marriott Columbia

19. Moxy Columbia Downtown

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top Columbia Fire Museum Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Marriott Columbia

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hilton Columbia Center

6 King BRs w/ SmartTVs | Across from Township

Green House @ Township - Unit B | 3BR 3BA

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Other attractions near Columbia Fire Museum

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Township Auditorium

Wilson House

The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Columbia Urban League

Allen University

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