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

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

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Theresa

SAR 581

SAR 651 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

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

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Andrew Thomas

SAR 366

SAR 410 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jeanne

SAR 477

SAR 535 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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.

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

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

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

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

6. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.9 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

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 lobby with modern furniture, a round table with a fruit centerpiece, and large abstract wall art.

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

A kitchen area with a coffee station, a potted plant, and a bowl of oranges.

7. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Kelcie

SAR 540

SAR 605 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

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.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

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.

9. 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

1 Nov - 2 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 bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

10. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.6 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

mario

SAR 419

SAR 469 total

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 modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

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

11. 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

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 3.1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

James

SAR 503

SAR 574 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

13. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Thomas

SAR 580

SAR 650 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

14. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

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

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.

15. 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 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 a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table.

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.

16. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brent

SAR 630

SAR 706 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

17. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Charles

SAR 443

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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 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.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

melvina

SAR 428

SAR 479 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and chairs, and a large central pillar.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bright yellow accent wall, and a visible Hilton sign.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

david

SAR 397

SAR 445 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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.

20. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Edwina

SAR 255

SAR 286 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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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 218 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 956 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,262 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"I would recommend this hotel for a stay in Columbia. We had booked first with the Hilton and stayed only 1 night with was dirty ceiling was leaking we found this one and it was so clean and staff was really welcoming."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect and exactly like how the photos showed"

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"

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."

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!"

Large 3000 sqft Home near USC/Downtown/Tennis

10/10 Excellent

"Juri was amazing! House was perfect for what it was needed for. Highly recommend!!"

Other attractions near South Carolina State Fairgrounds

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. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

6. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

7. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

8. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

9. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

10. Moxy Columbia Downtown

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

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

13. Hilton Columbia Center

14. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

15. Marriott Columbia

16. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

17. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

18. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

20. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Marriott Columbia

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

Large 3000 sqft Home near USC/Downtown/Tennis

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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