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Our top choices for South Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. The Lantern Columbia

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Barbara

NT$4,731

NT$5,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

TIMOTHY

NT$4,023

NT$4,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jason

NT$3,109

NT$3,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

4. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Nicholas

NT$3,954

NT$4,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jennifer

NT$4,045

NT$4,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

6. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.9 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Robert

NT$3,887

NT$4,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

7. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Stacy

NT$3,764

NT$4,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Parlor) | Living area

8. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Karen

NT$4,415

NT$4,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

9. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Mary

NT$3,370

NT$3,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Danielle

NT$3,218

NT$4,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

William

NT$3,441

NT$3,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

12. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Lisa

NT$5,066

NT$5,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

13. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Katherine

NT$3,773

NT$4,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

14. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Kathleen lusardi

NT$3,504

NT$3,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

15. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brent

NT$5,352

NT$5,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

16. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Amy

NT$3,117

NT$3,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

17. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

John

NT$2,064

NT$2,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

18. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

josh

NT$4,101

NT$5,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

14.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Alan

NT$3,893

NT$4,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

20. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

6.4 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Rachel

NT$3,056

NT$3,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 169 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 152 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 852 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC	9.4 Exceptional 1,016 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,261 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Conveniently located. Interesting interior."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for moving my daughter into USC close to everything, will stay here again"

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, helpful and friendly staff."

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was so friendly"

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable. Staff was helpful."

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay!"

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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 36 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 36 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 State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, and South Carolina Military Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Williams Brice Stadium, South Carolina State House, and Columbia Urban League. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Columbia Marionette Theater.

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Our top choices for South Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. The Lantern Columbia

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

7. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

8. Hilton Columbia Center

9. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

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

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

12. Marriott Columbia

13. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

14. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

15. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

16. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

17. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

18. The 1425 Inn

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

20. Springhill Suites by Marriott Columbia near Fort Jackson

Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Hilton Columbia Center

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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