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

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.

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

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Theresa

NT$5,004

NT$5,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brian

NT$4,012

NT$4,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Andrew Thomas

NT$3,101

NT$3,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jeanne

NT$4,044

NT$4,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 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 well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Linda

NT$4,703

NT$5,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A gym with multiple treadmills, a wall mural of runners, and a water dispenser.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a coffee station, and a large screen.

A lobby with modern furniture, a round table with a fruit centerpiece, and large abstract wall art.

6. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Sandra

NT$4,035

NT$4,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

7. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.9 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Robert

NT$3,756

NT$4,282 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 indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

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

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

8. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

CHRISTINE

NT$4,024

NT$4,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

9. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Diana

NT$3,624

NT$4,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

10. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Desiree

NT$3,847

NT$4,308 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 modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

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

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 3.1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

James

NT$4,024

NT$4,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

12. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

ryan

NT$4,927

NT$5,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

13. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Aidan

NT$6,641

NT$7,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

14. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.6 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

mario

NT$3,777

NT$4,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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.

15. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brent

NT$5,338

NT$5,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

16. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Bobby

NT$3,622

NT$4,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.

A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a large TV screen.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, two office chairs, a computer monitor, teal cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

melvina

NT$3,624

NT$4,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and benches.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window offering a view.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bright yellow accent wall, and a visible Hilton sign.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and chairs, and a large central pillar.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

david

NT$3,702

NT$4,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen area with a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

A reception desk with a black counter, a glass partition, and a view of the city through the glass. There are chairs, a small plant, and a bulletin board with notices.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a mix of stone and concrete facades, large windows, and a parking area with yellow curbs and red bollards.

19. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brian

NT$2,034

NT$2,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large screen wall.

A modern kitchen area with a long counter, various food items, and a chalkboard with food-related drawings.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, air conditioning unit, and a window with a view of trees.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Palmetto State" sign, a wooden accent wall, a minibar, and a digital kiosk.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

14.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jean

NT$3,773

NT$4,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 211 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 161 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 937 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,262 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"The hotel is right next to a busy road. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast had variety of options to choose from. Room was clean."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean, bed super comfortable, nice view of the city."

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot to stay."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel. I have stayed multiple times. Location is great, staff is friendly, room was very clean and quiet. Will definitely come back whenever I am in town for work. I love that there is a restaurant and bar in the lobby so if I am too busy to go out I can grab a quick bite or drink to take to the room."

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff, great property, great location. Witnessed the front desk clerk give up her handicapped parking space for a customer due to congestion in the parking lot. Blown away with the care these folks take with the hotel and their guests!"

Hilton Columbia Center

8/10 Good

"Hilton is a great location to downtown and the university. Hotel is clean even during some construction. My only issues were the lack of signage when exiting the elevator onto your floor. Also our check in person did not explain the self parking very well."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"This is my second time staying at the hotel and will definitely go back. It's a unique property, great rooms and bedding, water and coffee station outside the rooms. Worth the stop."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay, staff behind the counter had a attitude but overall it was comfortable"

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University of South Carolina

9.0/10 (2,467 reviews)

Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Williams Brice Stadium

8.8/10 (938 reviews)

Catch an event at Williams Brice Stadium during your trip to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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South Carolina Military Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in South Carolina Military Museum in Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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McKissick Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at McKissick Museum during your travels in 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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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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Founders Park

Catch an event at Founders Park 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 South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

South Carolina State Fairgrounds is located in a welcoming area of Columbia that travelers like for its riverfront and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 37 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Adjacent to South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good option is The Hangar Lofts Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels are there near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Carolina State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

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What can I see and do near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?

You'll want to browse the collections at South Carolina Military Museum, South Carolina State Museum, and Columbia Museum of Art. Explore notable local landmarks like Williams Brice Stadium, South Carolina State House, and First Baptist Church. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre.

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Our top choices for South Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

6. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

7. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

9. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

10. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

12. Hilton Columbia Center

13. Marriott Columbia

14. Moxy Columbia Downtown

15. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

16. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

17. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

19. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hotel Trundle

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Hilton Columbia Center

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Other attractions near South Carolina State Fairgrounds

University of South Carolina

Williams Brice Stadium

South Carolina Military Museum

McKissick Museum

Carolina Coliseum

Koger Center for the Arts

Colonial Life Arena

Founders Park

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