Downtown Columbus
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Popular places to visit
Greater Columbus Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention center in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Nationwide Arena
Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
COSI
There’s always more to discover in this innovative science adventure center, complete with giant 3-D digital screen and hundreds of fun-filled activities.
Palace Theatre
Combine a French palace’s interior with a landmark art deco building and you have Columbus’ favorite historic vaudeville venue, transformed into a modern theater.
Ohio Theatre
This theater is the gold-and-red velvet crown of Ohio, featuring exciting musicals and concerts on its lavish Baroque-style stage.
Columbus Museum of Art
See some masterpieces or make one of your own at this interactive and educational museum, complete with modern masters, a sculpture garden and creative workshops.
Things to do
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Tour Packages and Sightseeing Columbus Ohio
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Top hotels in Downtown Columbus
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Excellent
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Clean room, wonderful staff, bar food was really good.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Room is clean.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Great price and room, awesome location and love the skywalk to get around in the cold! The room was clean and nice, loved the big bed and the bathroom had all the things you needed no need to travel with shampoo, body wash, or hair dryer if you don’t need to/don’t have a preference!
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
The Junto
Mocha and biscuit from Maudine’s
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus
Arena District
Arena District 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 Nationwide Arena or KEMBA Live!.
Uptown District
If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.
Short North
Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Jazz Arts Group while in the area.
Victorian Village
The restaurants and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Victorian Village. Want to see more of the surrounding area? North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are a few top sights nearby.
Italian Village
Restaurants and architecture are just a few things travelers like about Italian Village. A stop by Jazz Arts Group is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
German Village
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.
