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

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

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Theresa

SAR 545

SAR 611 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 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.

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brian

SAR 474

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

3. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jeanne

SAR 462

SAR 518 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

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

4. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Heather Massey

SAR 551

SAR 628 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.9 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Michelle

SAR 443

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Angela

SAR 379

SAR 425 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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.

7. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.6 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

mario

SAR 433

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

8. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Tonya

SAR 461

SAR 517 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 3.1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Diane

SAR 443

SAR 506 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "SCSM".

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

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.

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

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Karla

SAR 458

SAR 576 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

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

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

11. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Keith H.

SAR 428

SAR 479 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

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

12. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Thomas

SAR 520

SAR 582 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 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 modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

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

13. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Aidan

SAR 784

SAR 878 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

14. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Desiree

SAR 401

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table.

15. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brent

SAR 536

SAR 600 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Bobby

SAR 443

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A modern office space with a wooden desk, two office chairs, a computer monitor, teal cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

melvina

SAR 426

SAR 477 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a mix of stone and concrete facades, large windows, and a parking area with yellow curbs and red bollards.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen area with a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

18. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Edwina

SAR 253

SAR 284 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large screen wall.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, air conditioning unit, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern kitchen area with a long counter, various food items, and a chalkboard with food-related drawings.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Palmetto State" sign, a wooden accent wall, a minibar, and a digital kiosk.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

14.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jean

SAR 458

SAR 509 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a covered area with lights.

A hotel room with a modern design, featuring a large bed, a desk, and a seating area with a tray table.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a white countertop, and various kitchen appliances.

A modern reception area with a large digital display, a counter, and vending machines.

20. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

6.4 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Leslie

SAR 376

SAR 421 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 221 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,265 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 895 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

8/10 Good

"Nice"

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"The rooms are minimal, but neat and clean with lots of lovely towels. Breakfast was wonderful and offered lots of options. There was a significant issue with parking, since there were large work trucks taking up multiple spaces, even though several signs were posted that said work trucks were not allowed. As a result, many of us had to find curb spaces that wouldn't hopefully interfere if fire trucks were needed. I think the hotel should have comped the parking cost because of that. I've never stayed in Columbia before so don't have a cost comparison, but I felt the hotel room rate was overpriced."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

8/10 Good

"Coffee situation was dubious. Staff were very nice. Some rooms do not have windows!!!"

Hilton Columbia Center

8/10 Good

"Nice and conveniently located hotel however undergoing renovation. The shower floor felt sandy did not like that. There was no coffee/tea station included. The staff was nice and overall the beds were comfortable"

Marriott Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"10/10 - the hotel grounds were clean and everyone I encountered during my stay was more than pleasant & helpful!"

Renovated 1 BR, 1 BA in the Heart of USC Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Kyle was extremely kind and helpful. After a long drive in, I was needy as a guest for assistance in checking in and he made everything a breeze! The location is ideal and the condo was perfect for what we needed! Would definitely rent again for our next trip"

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was alright it was clean it needs some updates done to the building the elevator was a lil slow and I think they should have pull back doors to the showers so the floors want get wet the internet didn’t work at all but the staff was very friendly and nice"

The Rose Door Retreat w/ Huge King Bedroom Suite

10/10 Excellent

"We had an issue with the door code when checking in. We called the help line and we were able to get a new code. Neighborhood is quiet and easy access to USC and surrounding areas."

Stadium View Stay | 2BR 1 BA in Rosewood

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely home. Was just as expected. The hosts were so communicative. The location to the stadium was ideal!"

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University of South Carolina

9.0/10 (2,467 reviews)

Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Williams Brice Stadium

8.8/10 (938 reviews)

Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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South Carolina Military Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in South Carolina Military Museum in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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McKissick Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at McKissick Museum during your travels in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater 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 theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Koger Center for the Arts

8.2/10 (134 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Koger Center for the Arts, 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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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 theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Founders Park

Catch an event at Founders Park 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 South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

South Carolina State Fairgrounds is located in a welcoming area of Columbia that travelers like for its riverfront and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 37 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Adjacent to South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good option is The Hangar Lofts Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels are there near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carolina State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near South Carolina State Fairgrounds, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

You'll want to browse the collections at South Carolina Military Museum, South Carolina State Museum, and Columbia Museum of Art. Explore notable local landmarks like Williams Brice Stadium, South Carolina State House, and First Baptist Church. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre.

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Our top choices for South Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

3. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

4. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

6. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

7. Moxy Columbia Downtown

8. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

11. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

12. Hilton Columbia Center

13. Marriott Columbia

14. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

15. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

16. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

17. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

18. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

20. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

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Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hilton Columbia Center

Marriott Columbia

Renovated 1 BR, 1 BA in the Heart of USC Campus

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Rose Door Retreat w/ Huge King Bedroom Suite

Stadium View Stay | 2BR 1 BA in Rosewood

Other attractions near South Carolina State Fairgrounds

University of South Carolina

Williams Brice Stadium

South Carolina Military Museum

McKissick Museum

Carolina Coliseum

Koger Center for the Arts

Colonial Life Arena

Founders Park

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