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A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Wendy

NT$4,562

NT$5,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

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.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Theresa

NT$4,509

NT$5,050 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

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

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Brian

NT$4,010

NT$4,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Laurel

NT$3,774

NT$4,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Founders Park

Jeanne

NT$3,912

NT$4,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

6. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from Founders Park

Mary

NT$4,088

NT$5,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Edward

NT$4,784

NT$5,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.5 km from Founders Park

Mingkang

NT$4,827

NT$5,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.7 km from Founders Park

Robert

NT$4,022

NT$4,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

10. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1.5 km from Founders Park

ryan

NT$4,739

NT$5,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Founders Park

jennifer

NT$3,779

NT$4,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

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

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from Founders Park

CHRISTINE

NT$4,292

NT$4,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

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.

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

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

James

NT$4,292

NT$4,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Diana

NT$3,880

NT$4,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.

A self-service food display with various snacks, beverages, and prepared dishes.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a large wall art piece.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

15. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Sandra

NT$4,287

NT$4,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

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

The Vista, 1.9 km from Founders Park

Karla

NT$4,033

NT$5,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2 km from Founders Park

Tameka

NT$3,303

NT$3,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2 km from Founders Park

Linda

NT$3,944

NT$4,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

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

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 2.3 km from Founders Park

Winona

NT$7,272

NT$8,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a red chair.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Founders Park

Ericka

NT$3,493

NT$3,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Founders Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 204 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 158 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 921 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,272 reviews	View

Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything about my stay there. It was clean. The staff was nice and helpful."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable clean rooms. Delicious breakfast buffet. Beautiful decor and very friendly staff. Will definitely stay again."

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel in the heart of USC."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are spacious and clean. Coffee and tea stations throughout. Great on site bar and restaurant"

Moxy Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great friendly staff, good atmosphere"

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was absolutely beautiful from the lobby to the room! Staff was so friendly & fun!"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"One of the nicest little pool areas downtown. Hidden gem. Great hotel."

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good

"It’s only a 16 minute walk to the Williams Bryce Stadium"

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience. Will definitely start again."

Other attractions near Founders Park

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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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 theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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South Carolina State Museum

8.8/10 (110 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater 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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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 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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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

8.4/10 (594 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center 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 Founders Park?

Founders Park is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 49 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Founders Park?

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness center. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Founders Park. Other good options within a short distance include Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC and Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista.

How many hotels will I find close to Founders Park?

Expedia has 49 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Founders Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Founders Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Founders Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Founders Park?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Founders Park, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Founders Park?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, or Robert Mills Historic House and Park. Explore landmarks like South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church, and Williams Brice Stadium. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre.

How can I get to Founders Park?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There might not be many public transit stops near Founders Park so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Founders Park hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. The 1425 Inn

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Hilton Columbia Center

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

15. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

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

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

19. Marriott Columbia

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Hotel Trundle

Hilton Columbia Center

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Other attractions near Founders Park

Colonial Life Arena

South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

South Carolina State Museum

West Columbia Riverwalk

EdVenture Children's Museum

Carolina Coliseum

Koger Center for the Arts

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

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