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Our top choices for South Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Kevin

NT$5,020

NT$5,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brian

NT$4,016

NT$4,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Laurel

NT$3,110

NT$3,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

4. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Nicholas

NT$4,668

NT$5,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

5. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

william

NT$3,633

NT$4,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Karla

NT$3,880

NT$4,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Parlor) | Living area

7. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Karen

NT$4,417

NT$4,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

8. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Katherine

NT$4,580

NT$5,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

9. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Diana

NT$3,625

NT$4,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

10. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Winona

NT$5,386

NT$6,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

11. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brent

NT$5,343

NT$5,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

12. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Ericka

NT$3,626

NT$4,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

13. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Amy

NT$3,104

NT$3,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Tara

NT$3,625

NT$4,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

15. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brian

NT$2,331

NT$2,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

16. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.2 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Anthony

NT$5,092

NT$5,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

17. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

josh

NT$4,094

NT$5,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

14.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

LISA

NT$3,775

NT$4,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

19. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

6.4 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Carlos

NT$2,917

NT$3,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

6.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Tracey

NT$4,408

NT$4,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 194 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 157 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG	8.8 Excellent 819 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG	8.8 Excellent 793 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean. Received fresh towels every day. Parking at nearby parking deck was very easy and convenient."

Marriott Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, great staff, very clean"

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Great find in the heart of Columbia!"

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience. I was expecting a different breakfast experience, but it worked out with having a fridge. Everything else was too notch!"

Moxy Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Room was small and if you take a shower the steam will set off the alarm"

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

8/10 Good

"Stay here from time to time when visiting my USC student. Convenient location, on site parking, love having a drink downstairs at the bar and breakfast is good. Rooms are nice and clean. Outside traffic noise can be loud, but it’s the city. We always travel with a fan to drown out noise."

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It is nice and close to the stadium"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. We were only there a few days for college drop off but the room was clean and filled with amenities."

Other attractions near South Carolina State Fairgrounds

University of South Carolina

9.0/10 (2,467 reviews)

Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Williams Brice Stadium

8.8/10 (938 reviews)

Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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South Carolina Military Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in South Carolina Military Museum in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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McKissick Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at McKissick Museum during your travels in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Carolina Coliseum

9.4/10 (23 reviews)

Catch an event at Carolina Coliseum during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Koger Center for the Arts

8.2/10 (134 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Koger Center for the Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Colonial Life Arena

8.8/10 (1,029 reviews)

Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Founders Park

Catch an event at Founders Park during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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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 travelers like for its riverfront and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 37 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler 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 are there near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

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

You'll want to browse the collections at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, and South Carolina Military Museum. 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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Our top choices for South Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

5. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

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

7. Hilton Columbia Center

8. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

9. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

10. Marriott Columbia

11. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

12. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

13. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

15. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

16. Hotel Trundle

17. The 1425 Inn

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

19. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Southeast Fort Jackson

Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Marriott Columbia

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hotel Trundle

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Other attractions near South Carolina State Fairgrounds

University of South Carolina

Williams Brice Stadium

South Carolina Military Museum

McKissick Museum

Carolina Coliseum

Koger Center for the Arts

Colonial Life Arena

Founders Park

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