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A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

Jeanne

AU$204

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

2. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.9 km from South Carolina State Museum

Robert

AU$207

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

melvina

AU$183

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with white sofas, red umbrellas, and a fire feature.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and chairs, and a large central pillar.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window offering a view.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

david

AU$197

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

A reception area with green walls, wooden chairs, a counter with coffee machines, and a framed picture on the wall.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a white countertop.

5. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

3.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

Judy

AU$137

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar, and colorful wall art.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a coffee maker, a microwave, a mini fridge, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a painting on the wall.

6. Best Western Plus Lexington Inn

17.4 km from South Carolina State Museum

Julie

AU$179

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a patterned rug, and a fireplace.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with various appliances, and a stone wall with a mounted TV.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and landscaped areas with shrubs and flowers.

A clear blue pool with a metal ladder leading into the water.

7. Holiday Inn Express Columbia West - Lexington by IHG

9.7 km from South Carolina State Museum

Michael

AU$181

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A panoramic mosaic mural of a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A neon sign with the text "You're gorgeous Columbia" against a dark wall with vertical lines and horizontal gold bars.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and lamp, and two large landscape paintings on the wall.

8. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

12.8 km from South Carolina State Museum

Olujimi

AU$139

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelves, and comfortable seating.

A courtyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a large tree.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

14.6 km from South Carolina State Museum

Litcha

AU$193

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, a white door, and two grey chairs.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and umbrellas.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

14.4 km from South Carolina State Museum

Carlee

AU$244

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A buffet with various food items including apples, pastries, and cereal boxes.

A large bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison

15.5 km from South Carolina State Museum

Greg

AU$162

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a wooden bench, and a modern design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small armchair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern reception area with a marble reception desk, two dark blue chairs, a neon sign, and a wooden slatted wall.

12. Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

14.2 km from South Carolina State Museum

Margaret

AU$135

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating it is now open and coming soon.

A clean, modern reception area with a coffee machine, a digital screen, and decorative flowers.

A reception area with a large number '6' on the wall, a flower vase, and a counter with a black and white design.

13. Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

5.9 km from South Carolina State Museum

Danielle

AU$97

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden bookshelf, a large wall clock, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a red chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a microwave.

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

6.6 km from South Carolina State Museum

Jacqueline

AU$153

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a red wall, a wooden reception desk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks.

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott," and a landscaped entrance area.

15. Towneplace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison

14.7 km from South Carolina State Museum

Andre

AU$135

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a circular fire pit, and umbrellas.

A hotel with outdoor pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A coffee station with multiple coffee dispensers and a mug.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator.

16. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

6.7 km from South Carolina State Museum

Michael

AU$194

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a patterned sofa and armchairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, large windows, and a parking lot in front.

17. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

14 km from South Carolina State Museum

April

AU$169

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel lobby with a brown sofa, a small table, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, a staircase with a green wall, and a dining area in the background.

A hotel room with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a lamp.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a mirror.

18. Sleep Inn Columbia

Seven Oaks, 7.5 km from South Carolina State Museum

George

AU$130

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a bar area, and a seating section with benches.

A modern living room with a gray sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with a plant, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the city through a large window.

19. Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

13 km from South Carolina State Museum

Jose Santos

AU$157

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.

20. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

9.5 km from South Carolina State Museum

Todd

AU$164

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Museum

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Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,262 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 892 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC	7.8 Good 563 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown	7.4 Good 392 reviews	View
Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone	6.0 621 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State Museum Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"I loved the unique decor."

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Was unaware that I would be charged an additional fee for parking."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent morning buffet"

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Just dropped in for one night for a concert and was very pleased all around. Staff was very helpful and I couldn't have been more pleased The room was lovely and not too big and definitely not too small. Bed was amazing! Highly recommend! Also beautiful streets to walk through!"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanest hotel you will ever be in! Washer dryer in room. Staff is helpful and courteous."

Hilton Columbia Center

8/10 Good

"Hilton is a great location to downtown and the university. Hotel is clean even during some construction. My only issues were the lack of signage when exiting the elevator onto your floor. Also our check in person did not explain the self parking very well."

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

8/10 Good

"Bed and pillows comfortable. Air conditioning is a bit finicky and doesn’t get as cold. Other than that, no complaints."

Other attractions near South Carolina State Museum

EdVenture Children's Museum

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit EdVenture Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

You can browse the exhibits at South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Trustus Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Trustus Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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West Columbia Riverwalk

8.2/10 (126 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at West Columbia Riverwalk, a lovely green space in West Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Columbia Regional Visitors Center

You can learn about the history of Columbia when you stop by Columbia Regional Visitors Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

8.4/10 (594 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Marionette Theater

6.0/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Columbia Marionette Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Richard Samuel Roberts House

You can learn about the history of Columbia with a visit to Richard Samuel Roberts House. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carolina State Museum?

South Carolina State Museum is located in a historic area of Columbia known for its popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 67 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near South Carolina State Museum?

Adjacent to South Carolina State Museum, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista and The Lantern Hotel Columbia.

How many hotels will I be able to find near South Carolina State Museum?

Expedia has 67 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Carolina State Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carolina State Museum, 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 check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near South Carolina State Museum.

What can I see and do near South Carolina State Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina Military Museum and Robert Mills Historic House and Park. South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Town Theatre.

How can I get to South Carolina State Museum?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Columbia Station is the closest stop to Downtown Columbia. There might not be many public transport choices close to South Carolina State Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Top Hotels Near South Carolina State Museum in Columbia from AU$97

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Our top choices for South Carolina State Museum hotels

1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

2. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

3. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Extended Stay America Suites Columbia Greystone

6. Best Western Plus Lexington Inn

7. Holiday Inn Express Columbia West - Lexington by IHG

8. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

9. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison

12. Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

13. Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

15. Towneplace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison

16. TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington

17. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

18. Sleep Inn Columbia

19. Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

20. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

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Top South Carolina State Museum Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Hotel Trundle

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hilton Columbia Center

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

Other attractions near South Carolina State Museum

EdVenture Children's Museum

South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

Trustus Theatre

West Columbia Riverwalk

Columbia Regional Visitors Center

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Columbia Marionette Theater

Richard Samuel Roberts House

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