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Popular places to visit
Fort Jackson
After visiting Fort Jackson, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Why not meet the animals who call Riverbanks Zoo and Garden home during your trip to Columbia? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
South Carolina State House
Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.
University of South Carolina
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.
Colonial Life Arena
Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Top hotels in University Hill
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
The staff was super nice and the service was excellent. Super cute decor and very clean
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Horrible. First room was 78 degrees and AC was so loud I couldn’t make work calls. They moved me to another room (staff was very nice!) the lock was broken on the door the AC thermostat also did not work. Was not very clean
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
Room was clean
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
The room was in basically good condition. I'm the bathroom, some of the wall paper was peeling up and paint was peeling all around the bathroom mirror. There were no blankets in the room and no extra TP. The breakfast was out of a main food item and the pancake machine was broken. Thepancakepancake/waffle ...
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Staff was great, rooms are clean and atmosphere is good.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Staff was fine, very helpful and friendly. I wouldn’t stay here again bc of the room. The carpet was wet in spots. The shower was hit or miss with hot water. After a long day at Fort Jackson, being cold and having a cold, a lukewarm shower was so disappointing. Erin’s could use renovations.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Hill
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Five Points. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Township Auditorium and South Carolina State House are a few top sights nearby.
Waverly
While Waverly isn't home to many top sights, Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Columbia
Travelers come to Downtown Columbia for its lively bars, and you can see top attractions like South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
Old Shandon
Though Old Shandon might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
The Vista
The Vista is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Colonial Life Arena or Koger Center for the Arts.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium.
