The Best Hotels Closest to Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds in Columbus for 2026

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1. Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Short North, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Susan

NT$2,018

NT$5,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a brick wall.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

A kitchen with brick walls, a window, stainless steel appliances, and a sink.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a large plant, and a plant-themed pillow.

2. Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

Italian Village, 2.7 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Jasmine

NT$1,803

NT$5,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round mirror, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a white fluffy rug, a brown ottoman, a large plant, and a small wooden side table.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a mirror, a plant, and a window.

3. Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

Victorian Village, 2.4 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Erin

NT$1,858

NT$5,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A dining area with round glass tables and wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view into the dining room.

A room with a round wooden coffee table, two armchairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

A living room with a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, a wicker chair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall displaying a scenic road.

A brick patio with a tree, a chair, and a building in the background.

4. The Lincoln Short North B&B

Italian Village, 2.5 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Joseph

NT$4,521

NT$5,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A bed with a white fluffy cover, a woven headboard, and a bedside table with a plant and a lamp.

A modern interior with a wooden bench, a staircase, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a hanging light fixture, a window, and a potted plant.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a bathtub, and a sink.

5. Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

Italian Village, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Melanie

NT$2,126

NT$5,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A living room with a brown sofa, a coffee table, and several potted plants.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a round mirror, a bed with white and brown bedding, a hanging plant, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a round mirror, a chandelier, and a black accent wall.

A room with a brown leather sofa, a black and white rug, and multiple potted plants.

6. Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

Short North, 1.8 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Jim

NT$1,668

NT$3,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A bedroom with a brick wall, a round mirror, a bed with white bedding, a ceiling fan, and a white refrigerator.

A coffee station with a coffee maker, a sign, and two containers labeled 'Local House Coffee' and 'Local Lucky Coffee' on a wooden table.

A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a trash bin, a small table with a coffee machine, and a brick wall.

A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and white cabinets.

7. Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Short North, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Kenson

NT$1,399

NT$3,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel entrance with a covered outdoor seating area, a brick facade, and a landscaped garden.

A spacious indoor dining area with round tables, chairs, and string lights.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a bar area.

8. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

University District, 2.3 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Cary

NT$3,726

NT$4,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

9. Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

Victorian Village, 3.1 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Flavio

NT$2,260

NT$5,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern living room with a brick wall, a leather sofa, a cowhide rug, and a kitchen in the background.

Wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant on a porch with a yellow wall and windows.

A porch with wicker chairs, a small table, and a bench.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a painting of boats, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a wooden floor.

10. Jungle House Boutique Lofts – Downtown Columbus & Short North

Victorian Village, 2.1 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Elizabeth

NT$1,193

NT$4,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor patio area with a covered seating area, a grill, and a round table with chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'HYATT house' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, with large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television.

11. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

2.9 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Jeanette Felicia

NT$4,273

NT$5,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A restaurant with multiple tables, hanging brass instruments, and a brick wall.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, including a sofa, chairs, and tables, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a bridge.

A hotel with a 'Graduate' sign, large windows, and a modern facade.

12. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Short North, 2.6 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Deven

NT$4,932

NT$5,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A mural with coffee-related illustrations and text, including "Latte," "Mocha," and "Buckeye."

A building with a sign reading "Crimson Cup Coffee Drive Thru" and a sign indicating a coffee drive-thru service.

A pumpkin-themed beverage cup with a red straw, labeled "Happy Pumpkin Season," on a countertop with blurred bottles in the background.

A modern hotel room with a round mirror, a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk, and a built-in microwave.

13. Olentangy Motor Inn

Grandview Heights, 3.2 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Mitch

NT$3,419

NT$4,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, modern furniture, and a glass wall leading to an outdoor area.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a wine rack in the background, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent archway.

14. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Short North, 2.8 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Cynthia

NT$5,291

NT$6,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor patio with stone seating, a fire pit, and a water feature.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a bed with white bedding, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard chair, a no diving sign, and a no lifeguard on duty sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall with a cityscape mural.

15. SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

Grandview Heights, 3.2 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Donna

NT$3,471

NT$4,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hot tub under a wooden gazebo with a bench and a trash bin nearby.

A room with a foosball table, a sofa, a chair, and a bar area with stools.

A two-story house with a red facade, white trim, and a front porch. There are two American flags on the left side of the porch.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a dining table and chairs.

16. The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

1.8 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Tatyana L.

NT$2,260

NT$2,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A rooftop bar with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with high stools, a wooden bar counter, and a large window offering a city view.

The exterior of AC Hotel Columbus with a brick facade, large glass entrance, and a tree in the foreground.

A modern office space with a dining area, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

17. AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Arena District, 3.1 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Noel

NT$5,354

NT$6,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor patio with modern furniture, a fireplace, and string lights.

A modern bar area with pool tables, bar stools, and a pool table.

A modern lounge area with a central round table, seating, and a bookshelf.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, metal-framed chairs, a central coffee table, and a brick sculpture.

18. Moxy Columbus Short North

Short North, 2.5 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Donald

NT$4,530

NT$5,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a 3 FT depth marker, and multiple lounge chairs around the perimeter.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a patterned carpet, a staircase, and a large TV on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a large mural, seating area, kitchenette, and a Marketplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a wooden table, and a desk with a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

19. Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

0.4 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Angela

NT$3,385

NT$3,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, multiple entry points, and a parking lot.

A tray of freshly baked cinnamon rolls with icing.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink with two basins, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and a toilet with a bidet attachment.

20. Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

1.8 km from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Raquel

NT$3,324

NT$4,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center	10.0 Exceptional 76 reviews	View
Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites	10.0 Exceptional 28 reviews	View
Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North	10.0 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
The Lincoln Short North B&B	10.0 Exceptional 615 reviews	View
Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center	9.8 Exceptional 32 reviews	View

Top Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Close to children’s hospital"

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was so friendly and always ready to help!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds

10/10 Excellent

"v"

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU

10/10 Excellent

"I had small issues but they were corrected. Room was clean and nice."

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

8/10 Good

"Super convenient for convention center activities. Nearly everything was within walking distance - restaurants, social activities and parking."

Hilton Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location"

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Great location for the price! Clean room. Limited amenities though. Need a continental breakfast at least."

Jungle House Designer Residences – Downtown Columbus

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful Place!!! Would Definitely Stay Here Again!!!"

Other attractions near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

A soccer field with players in yellow and green uniforms, spectators in the stands, and a goalpost.

Historic Crew Stadium

8.0/10 (763 reviews)

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Wexner Center for the Arts

10.0/10 (7 reviews)

Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University.

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Natural Resources Park

After visiting Natural Resources Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

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Ohio History Center

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ohio History Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

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Newport Music Hall

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Newport Music Hall during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

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Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum during your travels in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals and entertainment choices.

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Jazz Arts Group

You can get tickets for a performance at Jazz Arts Group during your stay in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Progressive Field

Catch an event at Progressive Field during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds is located in an area of Columbus known for its great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 115 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

Adjacent to Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Another good choice is Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds, located just 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 115 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

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What can I see and do near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

You'll want to browse the collections at Columbus Museum of Art, COSI, and Ohio History Center. Explore landmarks like Lincoln Theatre, Palace Theatre, and LeVeque Tower. You can check out the local talent at Newport Music Hall, KEMBA Live!, and Ohio Theatre.

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Our top choices for Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

2. Jungle House Downtown Columbus – Modern Boutique Suites

3. Jungle House Boutique Residences – Downtown Columbus & Short North

4. The Lincoln Short North B&B

5. Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

6. Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

7. Jungle House Studio Suites – Short North & Convention Center

8. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

9. Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Columbus & Short North

10. Jungle House Boutique Lofts – Downtown Columbus & Short North

11. Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

12. Graduate by Hilton Columbus

13. Olentangy Motor Inn

14. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

15. SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

16. The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

17. AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

18. Moxy Columbus Short North

19. Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

20. Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Top Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

Jungle House Designer Residences – Downtown Columbus

Other attractions near Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Historic Crew Stadium

Wexner Center for the Arts

Natural Resources Park

Ohio History Center

Newport Music Hall

Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

Jazz Arts Group

Progressive Field

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