Columbus, OH

Travel Guide

Columbus which includes a pond, a park and a city
Schiller Park showing a pond, autumn leaves and a park
Columbus featuring a garden as well as a couple
Columbus which includes skyline, a river or creek and a city
Photo provided by Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau

Where to stay in Columbus

Santa Maria showing a bay or harbor and heritage elements

Downtown Columbus

4.5/5(1,219 area reviews)

Enjoy entertainment options like theaters, concerts, and the Scioto Mile's riverfront parks in this central business district with towering buildings and various educational institutions.

Downtown Columbus
Bibibop Asian Grill is the Asian equivalent of the Chipotle style of dining.

A bowl filled with wild purple rice, bean sprouts, sauteed potatoes, chicken, cucumber, lettuce, carrot, daikon, cheese, corn and egg topped with yum yum sauce.

Polaris

4.5/5(633 area reviews)

Polaris is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Polaris Fashion Place and Magic Mountain Fun Center while in the area.

Polaris
Santa Maria featuring a garden and signage

Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.

Worthington
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Short North

Colorful, offbeat, and trendy, this densely-populated district offers art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee shops. Stroll along High Street under its 17 lighted metal arches, and admire the vibrant murals on its brick buildings.

Short North
Alternating layers of chewy brownie and rich peanut butter, covered with dark chocolate ganache!

I usually stuff myself on savory pizza pies and have no room for dessert pies. On this trip, I boxed up some pizza for a cold pizza breakfast the next morning so I could further indulge in this delight!

Easton

4.5/5(453 area reviews)

Easton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center while you're in town.

Easton
Schiller Park showing a pond, a fountain and a park

German Village

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schwartz Castle or Muse Gallery.

German Village
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is SAR 597 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
SAR 597
SAR 704 total
11 Jan - 12 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,450 reviews)
Staff as always, awesome!! Room, the best!!

Reviewed on 27 December 2025

Hilton Columbus Downtown
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

3 out of 5
2447 Brice Rd Columbus OH
The price is SAR 274 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
SAR 274
SAR 323 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,679 reviews)
Staff was friendly, breakfast was good but could maybe do some change ups instead of the same thing every single day. WIFI is excellent, big 55" tv in the rooms to watch tv on.

Reviewed on 27 December 2025

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

3.5 out of 5
350 N High St Columbus OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 518 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
SAR 518
SAR 611 total
12 Jan - 13 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Everything was great, with the exception of one of the valet parkers. The front desk hurt, Maya was EXTRAORDINARY!!! Would definitely make this my choice of places to stay if I'm ever back in Columbus Ohio!

Reviewed on 23 December 2025

Hyatt Regency Columbus
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

5 out of 5
605 Dennison Avenue Columbus OH
Book a stay at this luxury vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
The location was increidble--my boyfriend and I were able to walk to all of the Short North main areas. It was our first time visiting Columbus, so this was a great place for us to stay. The place itself was very comfortable and cozy and had all of the amentiites of a hotel, but in a much cuter space. ...

Reviewed on 8 December 2025

Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North
Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

5 out of 5
254-256 West Poplar Avenue Columbus OH
Book a stay at this luxury vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Nice, clean and cute

Reviewed on 18 November 2025

Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North
The Parkside by Jungle House – Short North Boutique Suites

The Parkside by Jungle House – Short North Boutique Suites

5 out of 5
621 Dennison Avenue Columbus OH
Book a stay at this luxury vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay!! Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 6 November 2025

The Parkside by Jungle House – Short North Boutique Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Columbus

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4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great

3/5 - Okay

MaLa

The locals were not friendly. The nail shop on High street near Hyatt Regency Columbus was dope. The culture is healthy eating and exercise city. Bob Thornton and Donato’s was not my favorite. A health conscience city. I really enjoyed the diversity.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Columbus like many cities in Ohio seems to always be under construction and I usually get spun around on I 71 and I 70 and have to backtrack on detours due to heavy traffic. Very frustrating!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Tornado warning while we were there

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

columbus was fine, i wish our trip could have been pushed later since the state had not completely opened up yet

5/5 - Excellent

Humble

I love Columbus and I’m a frequent visitor