10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds in Columbus from AU$111

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1. Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Short North, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Stephanie

AU$200

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a brick wall.

A spacious living area with a white sofa, a rustic brick wall, and a kitchen in the background.

A kitchen with brick walls, a window, stainless steel appliances, and a sink.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a large plant, and a plant-themed pillow.

2. Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

Italian Village, 2.7 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Jasmine

AU$199

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a small table with decorative items, and a large potted plant.

A narrow hallway with a window, shelves with plants, a wicker basket, and a door.

3. Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

Victorian Village, 2.4 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Erin

AU$247

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern living room with a brick wall, leather sofa, hanging chair, and a large TV.

A kitchen with dark green cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a microwave, an oven, and a coffee maker.

A bedroom with a bed, a small wooden nightstand, a wicker basket, and a metal ladder.

A bamboo shelf with folded towels and a potted plant against a white wall.

4. Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

Italian Village, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Melanie

AU$195

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a round mirror, macramé wall hangings, a small table with a plant, and a wall socket.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and various appliances.

A modern kitchen with a stove, a dining area with a table and chairs, a green sofa, and a brick wall.

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a brown leather sofa, and a cowhide rug.

5. Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

Short North, 1.8 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Jim

AU$151

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A bedroom with a brick wall, a ceiling fan, a bed with white bedding, a large mirror, and a wooden floor.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a round mirror, a bed with white bedding, a ceiling fan, and a white refrigerator.

A rustic coffee station with a brick wall background, a coffee maker, two jars labeled 'Local Coffee,' a tray, and a menu sign.

A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a trash bin, a small table with a coffee machine, and a brick wall.

6. Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Short North, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Kenson

AU$133

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

7. Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

Victorian Village, 3.2 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

VICTOR KOJO

AU$151

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor seating area, a brick facade, and a landscaped garden.

A spacious indoor dining area with round tables, chairs, and string lights.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a bar area.

8. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

University District, 2.3 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Bethany

AU$181

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

Victorian Village, 3.1 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Flavio

AU$201

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a book, a small potted plant, and a decorative bowl.

A room with a wall-mounted picture of beach chairs, a black metal bench with plants, and a white wall socket.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a window, and a door.

A kitchen with a stove, a refrigerator, and a patterned backsplash.

10. Jungle House Boutique Lofts – Downtown Columbus & Short North

Victorian Village, 2.1 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Elizabeth

AU$188

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, a grill, and a round table with chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'HYATT house' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television.

11. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

2.9 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Jeanette Felicia

AU$221

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, modern furniture, and a glass wall leading to an outdoor area.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a small side table.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent archway.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a wine rack in the background, and a chandelier.

12. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Short North, 2.8 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Cynthia

AU$304

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with multiple tables, hanging brass instruments, and a brick wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a sofa set, and a patterned rug.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, including a sofa, chairs, and tables, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a bridge.

13. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Short North, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Deven

AU$274

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

An outdoor patio with stone seating, a fire pit, and a water feature.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard chair, a no diving sign, and a no lifeguard on duty sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall with a cityscape mural.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

14. SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

Grandview Heights, 3.2 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Donna

AU$180

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A mural with coffee-related illustrations and text, including "Latte," "Mocha," and "Buckeye."

A pumpkin-themed beverage cup with a red straw, labeled "Happy Pumpkin Season," on a countertop with blurred bottles in the background.

A compact room with a bed, a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A building with a sign reading "Crimson Cup Coffee Drive Thru" and a sign indicating a coffee drive-thru service.

15. Olentangy Motor Inn

Grandview Heights, 3.2 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Mitch

AU$177

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A rooftop bar with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with high stools, a wooden bar counter, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A modern office space with a dining area, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Arena District, 3.1 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Noel

AU$280

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hot tub under a wooden gazebo with a bench and a trash bin nearby.

A room with three wooden beds, a blue striped rug, and a mirror on the wall.

A two-story house with a red facade, white trim, and a front porch. There are two American flags on the left side of the porch.

A room with a foosball table, a sofa, a chair, and a bar area with stools.

17. The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

1.8 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Tatyana L.

AU$111

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A brick building with large windows and a sidewalk lined with potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a large chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Short North, 3.1 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Alejandro

AU$276

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An outdoor patio with modern furniture, a fireplace, and string lights.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, luggage storage, and a check-in counter.

A modern lounge area with a central round table, seating, and a bookshelf.

A modern bar area with pool tables, bar stools, and a pool table.

19. Moxy Columbus Short North

Short North, 2.5 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Donald

AU$234

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a 3 FT depth marker, and multiple lounge chairs around the perimeter.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a staircase to the upper level, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a patterned carpet, a staircase, and a large TV on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a wooden table, and a desk with a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

20. Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

0.4 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Angela

AU$166

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center	10.0 Exceptional 76 reviews	View
Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites	10.0 Exceptional 28 reviews	View
Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North	10.0 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center	9.8 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street	9.8 Exceptional 30 reviews	View

Top Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Close to children’s hospital"

★★ Gondor ★★. OSU Dragon Castle Barcade

10/10 Excellent

"Great time with great people - i highly recommend!"

Newly Renovated(D) OSU/Central ❤Near EVERYTHING!

10/10 Excellent

"Another great stay! This is our second time staying at Jessie’s place. Jessie is a very responsive host. Apartment is nicely set up with coffee, plenty of towels and soap. Love the location- 15 min walk to OSU and quick Lyft to Short North. Recommend for an affordable stay near OSU."

Winterfell Barcade - OSU Home in Weinland Park/Short North

10/10 Excellent

"Great property! Exactly as described! Loved the location and very close to OSU!"

★★ The Red Lion ★★. OSU British Pubcade Castle

10/10 Excellent

"The home was great! It’s easy to get lost just looking at the decor. Very close to everything. Highly recommend!"

English Court Barcade: OSU home in Weinland Park/Short North

8/10 Good

"Interesting decorations were great conversation starters. Nice place in downtown university district"

Other attractions near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

A soccer field with players in yellow and green uniforms, spectators in the stands, and a goalpost.

Historic Crew Stadium

8.0/10 (763 reviews)

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Wexner Center for the Arts

10.0/10 (7 reviews)

Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University.

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Natural Resources Park

After visiting Natural Resources Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

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Ohio History Center

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Ohio History Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

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Newport Music Hall

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Newport Music Hall on your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices and lively festivals.

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Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum during your travels in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Jazz Arts Group

You can get tickets for a performance at Jazz Arts Group on your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Progressive Field

Catch an event at Progressive Field during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds is located in an area of Columbus known for its great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 115 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

Adjacent to Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Another good choice is Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds, located just 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 115 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds.

What can I see and do near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

You'll want to browse the collections at Columbus Museum of Art, COSI and Ohio History Center. Explore landmarks like Lincoln Theatre, Palace Theatre and LeVeque Tower. You can check out the local talent at Newport Music Hall, KEMBA Live! and Ohio Theatre.

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Our top choices for Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

2. Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

3. Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

4. Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

5. Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

6. Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

7. Jungle House Modern Lofts – Arena District & Short North

8. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

9. Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

10. Jungle House Boutique Lofts – Downtown Columbus & Short North

11. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

12. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

13. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

14. SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

15. Olentangy Motor Inn

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

17. The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

19. Moxy Columbus Short North

20. Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

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Top Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

★★ Gondor ★★. OSU Dragon Castle Barcade

Newly Renovated(D) OSU/Central ❤Near EVERYTHING!

Winterfell Barcade - OSU Home in Weinland Park/Short North

★★ The Red Lion ★★. OSU British Pubcade Castle

English Court Barcade: OSU home in Weinland Park/Short North

Other attractions near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Historic Crew Stadium

Wexner Center for the Arts

Natural Resources Park

Ohio History Center

Newport Music Hall

Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

Jazz Arts Group

Progressive Field

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