University District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Wexner Center for the Arts
Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Easton Town Center
During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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.
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 University District Hotel Deals
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
"Clean rooms. Great valet staff. Great check in and out staff. Excellent lounge area and food. Definitely well worth the money"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
"Fantastic! Thank you for a great experience"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Wyndham Columbus
"Very clean and a wonderful setting, as there was a backyard where you could sit and surroundings were very quiet and peaceful."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
"This is a very old hotel and needs updating. The towel bar in the bathroom was nearly falling off the wall. I guess that's what happened when there is no vent in the bathroom. The sink was missing the stopper so the running water was really loud. We had a apartment size refrigerator in our room which ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
"👍"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Columbus Hilliard Hotel
"1st of all We believe this hotel is ready to close because its very run down and we never saw any other guests in the 2 nights we stayed besides our families. The ceiling was falling in chunks and for the whole entire day until the next day someone actually cleaned it!! The cafe never opened the ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University District
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.
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.
Oletangy West
While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.
Downtown Columbus
The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Columbus. A stop by Nationwide Arena or North Market might round out your trip.
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.
