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

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

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 591

SAR 662 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

18 Oct - 19 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, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Monica

SAR 366

SAR 410 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jeanne

SAR 478

SAR 535 total

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.

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

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Linda

SAR 570

SAR 650 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

6. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.9 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Robert

SAR 460

SAR 524 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

7. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

jennifer

SAR 432

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

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.

8. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Sandra

SAR 477

SAR 534 total

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 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.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

CHRISTINE

SAR 476

SAR 533 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 3.1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

James

SAR 476

SAR 543 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

11. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Diana

SAR 428

SAR 479 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 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.

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

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

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Karla

SAR 432

SAR 547 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 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.

13. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

ryan

SAR 582

SAR 652 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

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

14. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.6 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

mario

SAR 446

SAR 500 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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 785

SAR 879 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 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.

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

16. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brent

SAR 631

SAR 706 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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.

17. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Bobby

SAR 428

SAR 479 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 440

SAR 493 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 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.

20. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brian

SAR 227

SAR 254 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 211 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 161 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 935 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,261 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Place was clean. Best breakfast bar I’ve had. Great friendly staff. Close to everything. Walkable location to all the downtown restaurants"

Hilton Columbia Center

8/10 Good

"Hilton is a great location to downtown and the university. Hotel is clean even during some construction. My only issues were the lack of signage when exiting the elevator onto your floor. Also our check in person did not explain the self parking very well."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"This is my second time staying at the hotel and will definitely go back. It's a unique property, great rooms and bedding, water and coffee station outside the rooms. Worth the stop."

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."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and the host was extremely responsive to questions before and during our stay. It worked perfectly for visiting University of South Carolina for the weekend!"

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. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

8. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

9. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

11. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

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

13. Hilton Columbia Center

14. Moxy Columbia Downtown

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

Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hilton Columbia Center

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Rose Door Retreat w/ Huge King Bedroom Suite

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

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

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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