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

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

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

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$4,599

NT$5,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

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.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Theresa

NT$5,042

NT$5,647 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 bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

3. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from Founders Park

Mary

NT$4,101

NT$5,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Brian

NT$4,023

NT$4,506 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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Founders Park

Jeanne

NT$4,072

NT$4,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Laurel

NT$3,124

NT$3,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Linda

NT$4,669

NT$5,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

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

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.5 km from Founders Park

Mingkang

NT$4,578

NT$5,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.7 km from Founders Park

Robert

NT$3,918

NT$4,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from Founders Park

CHRISTINE

NT$4,035

NT$4,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window.

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Sandra

NT$4,046

NT$4,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Founders Park

jennifer

NT$3,617

NT$4,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

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$4,293

NT$4,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Diana

NT$3,675

NT$4,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

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

15. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1.5 km from Founders Park

ryan

NT$4,937

NT$5,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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$3,682

NT$4,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

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

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

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2 km from Founders Park

Tameka

NT$2,996

NT$3,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2 km from Founders Park

mario

NT$3,803

NT$4,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

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

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

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 2.3 km from Founders Park

Winona

NT$6,691

NT$7,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table.

A building entrance with a blue door, potted plants, and a number sign '724' indicating the property number.

A modern kitchen with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 3.1 km from Founders Park

Brent

NT$5,352

NT$5,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Founders Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 209 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,273 reviews	View

Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

8/10 Good

"Nice for a short 2-3 day stay. Conveniently located to downtown, highways, and university."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"What a great place to stay. My wife & I stayed for one night on the way to Charleston, and wish we could have stayed another. What a quaint & cozy hotel, with a great bar, a friendly staff/bar tender, and great food. The hotel is a refurbished fire station with a lot of memorabilia and nostalgic pictures. We will be back."

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"We are returning customers, having stayed at The Graduate Columbia many times. Love the property and friendly helpful staff."

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Building could use some renovations"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located in downtown Columbia, SC. It is clean, well maintained and the staff is very personable and helpful. The only issue I had was the hot water in the bathroom sink took 5 minutes to get hot. Thankfully the shower did not take that long. Everything else about the hotel was excellent and I would definitely recommend it to others."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean but a bit of a walk to downtown/restaurants"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Columbia Center. Awesome location the hotel is just beautiful and clean. My fiancee and I enjoyed dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak house. The hotel staff were awesome. They made us feel comfortable from the first day we arrive which really set the tone for our stay everyone’s very helpful and friendly, especially Kat and Le these ladies really highlight I stay for the weekend very pleasant very professional very helpful. Can’t wait to stay there again."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious rooms"

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 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 South Carolina Military Museum. 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. The 1425 Inn

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

15. Hilton Columbia Center

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. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Founders Park

Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hilton Columbia Center

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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

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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