University District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit University District
Popular places to visit
Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals 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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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, great location and staff!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
Mantener la limpieza
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG
Clean room very friendly
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU
Fanastic stay. No issues at all. Friendly staff and very clean rooms
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU
Room was clean and very nice! Very spacious, comfy bed and pillows. Liked the walk in shower that had a separate room for the toilet. Staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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.
