Downtown Columbus Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Columbus
Popular places to visit
Greater Columbus Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention centre in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music 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.
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.
Ohio Theatre
This theater is the gold-and-red velvet crown of Ohio, featuring exciting musicals and concerts on its lavish Baroque-style stage.
Activities
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Our pick of the best Downtown Columbus Hotel Deals
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Beautiful hotel, nice modern design. Wonderful bed and bathroom. Great view. And excellent staff. They were wonderful to my dog as well. Very convenient location.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Everything was beautiful!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Junto
Cool vibe
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Breakfast was late to start with. French toast was hard as a rock and inedible. Sausage was cold. Room was great. Clean and in order, just disappointed in ty he Breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Nice place
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Staff was very nice and close proximity to downtown and nationwide arena.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus
Arena District
Arena District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live! while you're in town.
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
Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
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.
