University Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 holiday in 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
Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Williams Brice Stadium
Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Activities
Our pick of the best University Hill Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Not your typical hotel.... Provides a unique localized feel.... borders the USC campus giving it a great location....stayed here with business colleagues and everyone enjoyed the experience
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison
Front desk staff was wonderful. I was in and out without issue. Check in was a sinch. Miesha texted to check in on me to make sure my stay was sufficient. I will always choose this location whenever I am in this area.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson
No one at reception noticed 2 people out front vaping. It was the front desk person and another employee. She was very rude and unable to properly explain the pet policy. Told us to leave if we didn't like it. And refused to call the manager when requesting it. Said she didnt want to. Several people ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Sleep Inn Columbia
Friendly and clean
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia-I-26 @ Harbison Blvd by IHG
Breakfast was great. Nice variety of items. The lady taking care of the breakfast area kept the area clean and all the food items stocked. I think her name was Denise. The room smelled musty and a spritz of Lysol spray might help.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Hill
Five Points
The bars and live music are a few reasons travellers 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
Though Waverly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Township Auditorium and Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Downtown Columbia
Downtown Columbia is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.
Old Shandon
While Old Shandon may 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.
The Vista
The Vista is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts while in the area.
Lyon Street
While Lyon Street isn't home to many top sights, Charlie W. Johnson Stadium and Township Auditorium are some notable places to visit nearby.
