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1. The Lantern Columbia

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Leslie

NT$4,623

NT$5,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

The Darling Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Trundle King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

2. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Jaimie

NT$5,459

NT$6,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Kaleb

NT$4,072

NT$4,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free), bed sheets

4. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from Founders Park

josh

NT$4,151

NT$5,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Wesley

NT$3,147

NT$3,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Founders Park

Heather

NT$4,091

NT$4,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Melanie Carole

NT$4,000

NT$4,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.5 km from Founders Park

Nysia

NT$4,329

NT$4,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.7 km from Founders Park

Mariah

NT$3,941

NT$4,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Stacy

NT$3,810

NT$4,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

11. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Katherine

NT$3,676

NT$4,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Gilbert

NT$3,542

NT$4,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Parlor) | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

13. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1.5 km from Founders Park

Eric

NT$4,469

NT$5,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

14. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Founders Park

William

NT$3,553

NT$3,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

The Vista, 1.9 km from Founders Park

Danielle

NT$3,805

NT$4,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

16. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Rogeh

NT$3,810

NT$4,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2 km from Founders Park

Tameka

NT$3,018

NT$3,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2 km from Founders Park

Amara

NT$3,682

NT$4,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 2.3 km from Founders Park

Tameka

NT$4,805

NT$5,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Founders Park

Kathleen lusardi

NT$3,547

NT$3,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Founders Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 150 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 148 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 277 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 809 reviews	View

Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"I love this place! This is my go to every time I'm in the Columbia area!"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable. Great location, easy parking."

The Lantern Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Another amazing stay at The Lantern! The warmth of the staff makes it my first choice when I come to town. The beds are super comfortable and the showers are nice and spacious with lovely smelling “warm oak” amenities. I love that there are coffee/tea and water stations dotted around each floor."

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

8/10 Good

"It was clean"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"What a fun environment this hotel creates!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Wish they didn't charge for parking on their own lot."

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"We were very impressed with the room. The place was super clean. The breakfast was wonderful, with many different options. The only downside was the parking lot wasn’t very big, but they had a public parking lot just a block away so it wasn’t too bad. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Columbia."

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for a rodeo that was a 2min drive from the hotel . The location was great ."

Other attractions near Founders Park

Bowlero Cayce

You can take time to visit Bowlero Cayce during your travels to Cayce. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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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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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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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 48 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 Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista and Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC.

How many hotels will I find close to Founders Park?

Expedia has 48 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, Williams Brice Stadium, and Columbia Urban League. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Columbia Marionette Theater.

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. The Lantern Columbia

2. Hotel Trundle

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. The 1425 Inn

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

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. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

13. Hilton Columbia Center

14. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

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

16. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

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

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Lantern Columbia

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

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

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Other attractions near Founders Park

Bowlero Cayce

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

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