Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A river with buildings and trees along the banks.
A large white church with a tall steeple and two smaller towers, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
A historic building with a central fountain, arched windows, and a symmetrical facade.
A red brick church with a steeple and a bell tower, a white door, and a 'For Rent' sign.
A red brick church with a tall steeple and arched windows.

Stay near popular Downtown Columbus attractions

A stadium with a large American flag and banners reading "Welcome to the Lion's Den."

Columbus Civic Center

8.2/10 (483 reviews)
Catch an event at Columbus Civic Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this walkable area.
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Activities

App-Led Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt in Columbus, GA

App-Led Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt in Columbus, GA

AU$28
per traveller
App-Led Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt in Columbus, GA
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Our pick of the best Downtown Columbus Hotel Deals

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG

3.5 out of 5
21 WEST 14TH STREET Columbus GA
The price is AU$234 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$234
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (669 reviews)
"Loved the river view."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place by IHG
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

3.5 out of 5
1225 BROADWAY Columbus GA
The price is AU$235 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$235
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA

Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA

2.5 out of 5
1201 BROADWAY AVENUE Columbus GA
The price is AU$233 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$233
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (376 reviews)
"The front desk employees were all VERY helpful and sweet !!! Definitely coming back !!!"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown, GA
Columbus Marriott

Columbus Marriott

3.5 out of 5
800 Front Ave Columbus GA
The price is AU$284 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$284
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (685 reviews)
"I didn’t like having to pay to park in an open parking lot that is uncovered"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Columbus Marriott
Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown

Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown

2 out of 5
1325 Veterans Pkwy Columbus GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$96 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$96
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Room and facilities were clean. Only drawback was the limited parking."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Motel 6 Columbus, GA - Downtown
Studio 6 Extended Stay - Columbus, GA -Downtown

Studio 6 Extended Stay - Columbus, GA -Downtown

2 out of 5
1325 VETERANS PARKWAY Columbus GA
The price is AU$108 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$108
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Springer Opera House and RiverCenter for the Performing ...
7/10 Good! (10 reviews)
"Only needed the room for early day until evening for my son's military day pass and they let us check in before noon at no fee so we could have a landing spot for the day. Very nice staff."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Studio 6 Extended Stay - Columbus, GA -Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Columbus

Find the best Downtown Columbus areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, illuminated building with a central archway, surrounded by a courtyard with seating and columns.

MidTown

While visiting MidTown, you might make a stop by sights like Columbus Museum and Smith-McCullers House.

A building with a sign reading "Space Science Center" and a staircase leading to a glass entrance.

Downtown Historic District

If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river.

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

While Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like RiverCenter for the Performing Arts and Columbus Museum.

A river winding through a dense forest with a partly cloudy sky.

East Highlands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Highlands and surrounding area, you can visit RiverCenter for the Performing Arts and Columbus Museum.

A church with a tall steeple and a clock tower, surrounded by trees and buildings during sunset.

Wynnton Village Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Wynnton Village Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Columbus Museum and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

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