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

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

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.

1. The Lantern Columbia

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Barbara

NT$5,018

NT$5,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

2. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Keith

NT$5,384

NT$6,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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

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

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

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

TIMOTHY

NT$4,023

NT$4,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

4. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from Founders Park

josh

NT$4,101

NT$5,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

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.

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Jason

NT$3,109

NT$3,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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.

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Nicholas

NT$4,023

NT$4,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

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

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

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

7. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Founders Park

Monique

NT$4,510

NT$5,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a stone fire pit.

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

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

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.5 km from Founders Park

Lisa

NT$4,526

NT$5,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.7 km from Founders Park

Robert

NT$4,046

NT$4,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

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

10. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Founders Park

Karen

NT$3,442

NT$3,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Stacy

NT$3,764

NT$4,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Vivian

NT$4,306

NT$4,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

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

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

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

The Vista, 1.9 km from Founders Park

Danielle

NT$3,218

NT$4,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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.

14. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1.5 km from Founders Park

Karen

NT$4,415

NT$4,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

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

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.

15. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Mary

NT$3,579

NT$4,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2 km from Founders Park

Tameka

NT$3,313

NT$3,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a brick accent wall, a sofa with colorful cushions, a table with a lamp, and a reception desk in the background.

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

17. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Katherine

NT$3,764

NT$4,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

Brenda

NT$4,103

NT$4,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

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

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 2.3 km from Founders Park

Lisa

NT$5,066

NT$5,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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 built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a blue chair and a table.

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.

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 3.1 km from Founders Park

Brent

NT$5,352

NT$5,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Founders Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 170 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 153 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 278 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 855 reviews	View

Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, and room"

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"Graduate at USC is one of my favorite places to stay in Columbia! The staff is so friendly and helpful. Onsite restaurant and bar offer great options."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was helpful and friendly."

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"THE WONDERFUL GUY NAME LARRY AT THE FRONT DESK WAS SO NICE AND THE ROOM WAS SO CLEAN. I HAD A WONDERFUL NIGHT SLEEP I WILL COME BACK."

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed with my dog, great service and location"

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bueno"

Marriott Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"I loved absolutely everything about my stay at this property. They made me feel welcomed from the moment I arrived! The food was delicious, the staff was warm and friendly starting with Christian at the front desk. My room was amazing, The bedding, those pillows and that shower has always been a staple to the Marriott Hotels. The pool was amazing, sitting at the bar sharing with others was so much fun after a day full of fun out on the town. The location was exactly where I needed to be. Great choice, great time, fabulous place!"

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was Great!"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"GREAT service and very nice rooms."

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?

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant 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 Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista.

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 Cayce Historical Museum. Explore landmarks like South Carolina State House, Williams Brice Stadium, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Trustus 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. The Lantern Columbia

2. Hotel Trundle

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. The 1425 Inn

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

7. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

14. Hilton Columbia Center

15. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

17. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

19. Marriott Columbia

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

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Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Marriott Columbia

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

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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