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A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.
A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Lantern Hotel Columbia
The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Theresa
AU$251
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Lantern Hotel Columbia
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.
A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Brian
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.
A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Andrew Thomas
AU$158
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.
A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Jeanne
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.
A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.
A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.
An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
University Hill, 2.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Heather Massey
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.
A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.
A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

6. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown
The Vista, 2.9 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Robert
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown
An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.
A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.
A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

7. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.
A conference room with a glass table, leather chairs, water bottles, apples, and framed artwork on the walls.
A gym with multiple treadmills, a wall mural of runners, and a water dispenser.

8. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
The Vista, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Kelcie
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.
A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
The Vista, 3.1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
James
AU$221
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.
A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.
A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

10. Hilton Columbia Center

Hilton Columbia Center
The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Thomas
AU$251
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Columbia Center
An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.
A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Downtown Columbia, 1.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Angela
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.
A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.
A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.
A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG
The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Karla
AU$222
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG
A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign with a green logo, a digital phone, and a plant.
A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

13. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG
Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Desiree
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG
A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.
A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.
A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

14. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Moxy Columbia Downtown
Downtown Columbia, 2.6 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
mario
AU$192
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Moxy Columbia Downtown
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.
A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.
A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

15. Marriott Columbia

Marriott Columbia
Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Aidan
AU$338
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Marriott Columbia
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.
A building entrance with a blue door, potted plants, and a number sign '724' indicating the property number.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a blue chair and a table.
A modern kitchen with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.

16. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

The Hangar Lofts Hotel
Rosewood, 1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Brent
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Hangar Lofts Hotel
A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.
An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.
A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.
A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a red chair.

17. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Charles
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.
A modern office space with a wooden desk, two office chairs, a computer monitor, teal cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and benches.
A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a large TV screen.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC
Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
melvina
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and benches.
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bright yellow accent wall, and a visible Hilton sign.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window offering a view.
A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and chairs, and a large central pillar.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown
Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
david
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.
A reception desk with a black counter, a glass partition, and a view of the city through the glass. There are chairs, a small plant, and a bulletin board with notices.
A modern kitchen area with a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

20. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Edwina
AU$103
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.
The Lantern Hotel Columbia
9.8
Exceptional
216 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
9.6
Exceptional
165 reviews
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A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
9.4
Exceptional
951 reviews
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A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
9.4
Exceptional
1,260 reviews
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A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hilton Columbia Center

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent
"Done"
Neil 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Hilton Columbia Center
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10/10 Excellent
"It was so close to the college and downtown restaurants. Very clean and convenient"
monica 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was alright it was clean it needs some updates done to the building the elevator was a lil slow and I think they should have pull back doors to the showers so the floors want get wet the internet didn’t work at all but the staff was very friendly and nice"
Crystal 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The Rose Door Retreat w/ Huge King Bedroom Suite

The Rose Door Retreat w/ Huge King Bedroom Suite

10/10 Excellent
"We had an issue with the door code when checking in. We called the help line and we were able to get a new code. Neighborhood is quiet and easy access to USC and surrounding areas."
Lori L. 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
The Rose Door Retreat w/ Huge King Bedroom Suite
Renovated 1 BR, 1 BA in the Heart of USC Campus

Renovated 1 BR, 1 BA in the Heart of USC Campus

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and the host was extremely responsive to questions before and during our stay. It worked perfectly for visiting University of South Carolina for the weekend!"
Anne K. 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Renovated 1 BR, 1 BA in the Heart of USC Campus
Stadium View Stay | 2BR 1 BA in Rosewood

Stadium View Stay | 2BR 1 BA in Rosewood

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely home. Was just as expected. The hosts were so communicative. The location to the stadium was ideal!"
polly h. 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Stadium View Stay | 2BR 1 BA in Rosewood
Large 3000 sqft Home near USC/Downtown/Tennis

Large 3000 sqft Home near USC/Downtown/Tennis

10/10 Excellent
"Juri was amazing! House was perfect for what it was needed for. Highly recommend!!"
Jessie K. 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Large 3000 sqft Home near USC/Downtown/Tennis

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carolina State Fairgrounds?
South Carolina State Fairgrounds is located in a welcoming area of Columbia that travellers like for its riverfront and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 37 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?
Adjacent to South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good option is The Hangar Lofts Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.
How many hotels should I expect to find near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?
Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carolina State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
What can I see and do near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?
You'll want to browse the collections at South Carolina Military Museum, South Carolina State Museum and Columbia Museum of Art. Explore notable local landmarks like Williams Brice Stadium, South Carolina State House and First Baptist Church. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Town Theatre.

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