Columbia, MD

Travel Guide

Aerial panorama of single family homes and town house neighborhoods around Lake Elkhorn, a manmade lake in Owen Brown village in Columbia Maryland USA
Aerial panorama of single family homes and town house neighborhoods around Lake Elkhorn, a manmade lake in Owen Brown village in Columbia Maryland USA
Stairs and grasses along the shore of Wilde Lake in Columbia, Ma
Evening reflections at Wilde Lake in Columbia, Maryland.
An early morning walk in the misty woods

Where to stay in Columbia

Centennial Park is a Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks' public park located in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Harper's Choice

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Nestled in northwest Columbia, this village boasts an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and a pool in Hobbit's Glen. Enjoy the walking/biking trail connecting neighborhoods, or visit the Harper's Choice Village Center for shopping and dining.

Harper's Choice
Sonesta Select Columbia

Sonesta Select Columbia

3 out of 5
8910 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD
The price is NT$2,477 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
NT$2,477
NT$2,799 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,202 reviews)
DO NOT BUY THE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST.WE PAID 28.00 FOR 2 PEOPLE AND WS OFFERED A MUFFIN AND JUICE.WHAT A JOKE. NEVER EVER HAVE I HAD TO PAY EXTRA AND THEY SAID IT WAS COMPLEMENTARY AND THEY Would give us a MUFFIN and JUICE. We said really for 30.00 it was supposed to be a cot

Reviewed on 2026/3/10

Sonesta Select Columbia
DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

4 out of 5
5485 Twin Knolls Rd Columbia MD
The price is NT$3,619 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
NT$3,619
NT$4,090 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room and daily house keeping service which is a plus. Rooms smell fresh and good. Staff is accommodating and professional from our experience.

Reviewed on 2026/3/9

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

3.5 out of 5
6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt MD
The price is NT$2,953 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$2,953
NT$3,337 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greenbelt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,329 reviews)
Very accommodating; although they were shorthanded w/staff.

Reviewed on 2026/3/10

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Convention Center corporate apartments

Convention Center corporate apartments

4 out of 5
100 Water St Baltimore MD
Stay at this apartment in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and climate control. Popular attractions Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina and Oriole ...
2/10 (1 review)
We were last minute moved to an entirely different location further away from the stadium than we wanted to be. The new reassigned place was nothing like the one we booked. It was not upkept well, the building had elevator issues to a point we had to wait for a while before we could even go up to ...

Reviewed on 2025/12/23

Convention Center corporate apartments
Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase

Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase

3.5 out of 5
4850 Rugby Ave Bethesda MD
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bethesda. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Smithsonian's National ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (109 reviews)
It was extremely confusing. There were no clear instructions on where to park or where to obtain the keys. I also spent a significant amount of time trying to determine whether I was in the correct apartment. When I arrived, there was an extra set of keys and an envelope left on the counter, but ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/5

Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase
Entire Unit-5min to M&TBank Camden Yards

Entire Unit-5min to M&TBank Camden Yards

3 out of 5
26 S Schroeder St Baltimore MD
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Oriole Park at Camden ...
4/10 (1 review)
Not enough characters to submitt what I really wanna say. But will not refer to any1. ONLY GOOD THING IS THAT IT WAS CLOSE TO WERE WE ACTUALLY NEEDED TO BE

Reviewed on 2022/9/7

Entire Unit-5min to M&TBank Camden Yards
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina

Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina

4.5/5(1,069 reviews)

The transformed former seaport is packed with museums, shops and family attractions and is one of the city’s most photographed areas.

Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina
Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

4.5/5(495 reviews)

Watch Baltimore’s beloved baseball team play on their home field, located inside a groundbreaking stadium famous for blending classic and modern design elements.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

4.5/5(367 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Johns Hopkins University as part of your travels around Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

Johns Hopkins University
National Aquarium in Baltimore

National Aquarium in Baltimore

4.5/5(1,044 reviews)

Inner Harbor’s biggest attraction recreates the marine and terrestrial habitats of thousands of animals from many parts of the globe.

National Aquarium in Baltimore
Arundel Mills Mall

Arundel Mills Mall

4.5/5(605 reviews)

During your trip to Hanover, you can do some window-shopping at Arundel Mills Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Arundel Mills Mall
M&T Bank Stadium

M&T Bank Stadium

4.5/5(238 reviews)

Catch an event at M&T Bank Stadium during your trip to Baltimore. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

M&T Bank Stadium

Reviews of Columbia

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
181
5 - Excellent 41%
4 - Good
195
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
50
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
7
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We were in the area during the covid 19 pandemic.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice area, and close to family in Laurel

5/5 - Excellent

PAW

I came to Elkridge to say my good byes to my Uncle and spent time with my cousin. But when i got to this hotel my room and the girl working that night well lets say i didn't want to leave. A mini apartment the room and the receptionist was the best

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Friends enjoyed the time peaceful relaxing environment. Slepted well.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I love Columbia and think it’s a very nice quiet area. It has a Wholefoods market and a nice mall (Columbia mall) and the Wegmans is pretty nice

5/5 - Excellent

Dorarette

Wonderful area, plenty of shopping & dining options. I’m from WashDC, so somewhat familiar with surrounding areas, Was in Columbia to visit with an ill friend, not a vacation . .

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