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A panoramic mosaic mural of a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and lamp, and two large landscape paintings on the wall.

A neon sign with the text "You're gorgeous Columbia" against a dark wall with vertical lines and horizontal gold bars.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

1. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

2.9 km from South University, Columbia

Olujimi

P5,257

P5,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel bar with a long counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

A patio area with outdoor seating and a view of the garden inn building.

A Hilton Garden Inn with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

1.2 km from South University, Columbia

Andrei

P8,145

P9,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, a white door, and two grey chairs.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, a bed, and a small table.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

0.7 km from South University, Columbia

Carlee

P8,934

P10,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a patterned sofa and armchairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

4. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

2.8 km from South University, Columbia

April

P6,872

P7,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelves, and comfortable seating.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

0.8 km from South University, Columbia

Litcha

P7,381

P8,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with red and yellow chairs, a large painting on the wall, and a wooden reception desk with snacks.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a mural, and a dining setup.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, red chairs, a bar area, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern hotel with a prominent "Hampton Inn" sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking lot.

6. Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson Area

2.8 km from South University, Columbia

Robert P.

P7,666

P8,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.

A snack and beverage vending machine with various snacks and drinks.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a bar area, and a seating section with benches.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with a plant, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the city through a large window.

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

3 km from South University, Columbia

Jose Santos

P6,212

P6,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking lot with handicapped accessibility.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, red chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.

A dining area with tables set for four, wooden chairs, and a large potted plant in the center.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

8. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

2.6 km from South University, Columbia

katrina

P6,149

P6,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception area with a Wyndham Garden sign, a reception desk, and a check-in counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa with red cushions, a red armchair, a floor lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A courtyard with artificial grass, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

9. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

2.8 km from South University, Columbia

Carrington

P4,933

P5,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, modern furniture, and a large rug.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A modern living room with a round wooden table, two armchairs, and a stone fireplace.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and blue pendant lights.

10. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

2.7 km from South University, Columbia

Angel Ruben

P6,319

P7,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A modern office space with a brick wall, a wooden desk, and a computer.

A spacious lounge area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of trees, and a sign indicating the lounge number 1539.

11. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

2.8 km from South University, Columbia

Lesly Nganjo

P5,285

P5,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A breakfast area with a counter, display cases of pastries, and a view of trees outside.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a covered walkway.

A modern lobby with large windows, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a round coffee table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a yellow ottoman, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

12. Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson

2.8 km from South University, Columbia

Kami

P5,642

P6,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a flagpole.

A window seat with a checkered cushion, a window with a grid pattern, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern kitchen area with white tables and chairs, equipped with coffee makers, a refrigerator, and a juice dispenser.

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson N

2.8 km from South University, Columbia

Chris

P4,386

P4,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a grey sofa, a nightstand, a desk, and a mirror.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a decorative plant.

A modern hotel entrance with a clear sign reading "Quality Inn."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, self-service kiosk, and a green sofa.

14. Quality Inn Fort Jackson

2.8 km from South University, Columbia

John

P3,952

P4,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with a long counter, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There are multiple dining tables and chairs arranged for guests.

A hotel corridor with a vending machine, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A gym with cardio machines, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, and a colorful rug.

A bar area with a wooden counter and three stools, a large window with a view of greenery, and a blue wall.

15. Wingate by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson

3.2 km from South University, Columbia

Miracle

P3,947

P4,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a television.

A reception desk with a digital screen, a cash register, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

A Red Roof Inn sign with a parking lot and a building in the background.

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a countertop with various items.

16. Red Roof Inn Columbia East - Ft Jackson

3.1 km from South University, Columbia

Jay

P4,935

P5,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A vending area with Coca-Cola machines and a refrigerator, a door leading outside, and a blue sign with "OPEN" on it.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'motel' on a blue background.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a banner offering discounts to active and retired military personnel.

17. Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area

3.2 km from South University, Columbia

Priscilla

P3,598

P4,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

18. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 12.2 km from South University, Columbia

Wendy

P9,013

P10,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

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.

19. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 13 km from South University, Columbia

Kevin

P8,871

P9,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

20. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 11.7 km from South University, Columbia

Mary

P8,042

P10,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to South University, Columbia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson	8.8 Excellent 2,157 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area	9.0 Wonderful 828 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top South University Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel para ir a la graduación en Fort Jackson queda cerca y tiene muchos lugares de comer a sus alrededores, el desayuno es bueno el cuarto es cómodo y lo limpian todos los días."

Red Roof Inn Columbia East - Ft Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing and nice"

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area

8/10 Good

"H"

Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was wonderful. Great customer service it was clean parking was easy and I loved the restaurant inside really good"

Other attractions near South University, Columbia

Northwoods Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Columbia at Northwoods Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Midlands Technical College

Walk around the campus at Midlands Technical College during your visit to Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Richland County Tennis Center

Catch an event at Richland County Tennis Center during your trip to Dentsville. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Richland Library Northeast

Richland Library Northeast is just one of the places to see in Dentsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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WOW Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to WOW Performing Arts Center during your stay in Dentsville. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Spring Valley Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spring Valley Lake during your travels in Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Columbia Place Mall

8.2/10 (357 reviews)

During your trip to Dentsville, you can do some window-shopping at Columbia Place Mall. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Meadowlake Park

Meadowlake Park is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South University, Columbia?

South University, Columbia is located in Columbia. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events, and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to South University, Columbia?

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from South University, Columbia. Other good options within a short distance include Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area and Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast.

How many hotels should I expect to find near South University, Columbia?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South University, Columbia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South University, Columbia, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to South University, Columbia.

What can I see and do near South University, Columbia?

At Polo Road Ball Park, Spring Valley Lake, and North Springs Lake, take some time to really appreciate nature. A trip to Columbia Place Mall and Rice Creek Village might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping. Stopping by Sesquicentennial State Park, Richland County Tennis Center, or Oak Hills Golf Club is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for South University, Columbia hotels

1. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

2. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

4. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

5. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

6. Hampton Inn Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson Area

7. Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

8. Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

9. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

10. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia

11. Hawthorn Extended Stay By Wyndham Columbia / Ft. Jackson

12. Comfort Suites Columbia Northeast - Fort Jackson

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson N

14. Quality Inn Fort Jackson

15. Wingate by Wyndham Columbia/Fort Jackson

16. Red Roof Inn Columbia East - Ft Jackson

17. Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area

18. Hotel Trundle

19. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

20. The 1425 Inn

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Top South University Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

Red Roof Inn Columbia East - Ft Jackson

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast

Motel 6 Columbia, SC - Fort Jackson Area

Delta Hotels by Marriott Columbia Northeast

Other attractions near South University, Columbia

Northwoods Golf Club

Midlands Technical College

Richland County Tennis Center

Richland Library Northeast

WOW Performing Arts Center

Spring Valley Lake

Columbia Place Mall

Meadowlake Park

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