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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 living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.
A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Lantern Hotel Columbia
The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Kevin
S$204
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Lantern Hotel Columbia
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 multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.
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

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Brian
S$181
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.
A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.
A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Jeanne
S$177
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
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 modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Laurel
S$157
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.
An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.
A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.
A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

5. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
University Hill, 2.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Sharon
S$218
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.
A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.
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.

6. Hilton Columbia Center

Hilton Columbia Center
The Vista, 2.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
ryan
S$199
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hilton Columbia Center
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 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.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
Downtown Columbia, 1.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
CHRISTINE
S$194
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
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 bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.
A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

8. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG
Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
jennifer
S$171
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG
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.
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

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
The Vista, 2.8 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Diana
S$175
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.
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 modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a large wall art piece.

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
The Vista, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Sandra
S$194
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.
A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
The Vista, 3.1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
James
S$197
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista
A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.
A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.
A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.
A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG
The Vista, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Karla
S$197
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG
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 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.

13. Marriott Columbia

Marriott Columbia
Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Winona
S$228
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Marriott Columbia
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 building entrance with a blue door, potted plants, and a number sign '724' indicating the property number.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table.

14. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

The Hangar Lofts Hotel
Rosewood, 1 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Brent
S$226
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Hangar Lofts Hotel
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.
An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.
A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

15. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
Downtown Columbia, 3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Ericka
S$163
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and benches.
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.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC
Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Amy
S$163
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.
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 modern kitchen area with a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.
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.

17. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Downtown Columbia, 0.3 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Brian
S$98
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.
Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.
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.

18. Hotel Trundle

Hotel Trundle
Downtown Columbia, 3.2 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Wendy
S$206
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Trundle
A modern hotel lobby with a large dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large screen wall.
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Palmetto State" sign, a wooden accent wall, a minibar, and a digital kiosk.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, air conditioning unit, and a window with a view of trees.
A snack and sundries section with wooden shelves stocked with various snacks and beverages, and a wall mural with a circular design.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia

Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia
14.5 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
LISA
S$168
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Lexington Columbia
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 sign for The 1425 Inn with a decorative logo and establishment year.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

20. The 1425 Inn

The 1425 Inn
Downtown Columbia, 3.7 km from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
United States
Mary
S$220
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The 1425 Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.
The Lantern Hotel Columbia
9.8
Exceptional
202 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
9.6
Exceptional
158 reviews
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A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
9.4
Exceptional
1,268 reviews
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A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
9.4
Exceptional
916 reviews
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A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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Top South Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent
"Love this hotel! The staff were incredible; love the mission of the hotel! Great hotel bar with good food options. Great location. Couldn’t have picked a better spot!"
Francis 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
The Lantern Hotel Columbia
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"The staff, especially the front desk manager, were very helpful and friendly. The hotel gym was large and had a Peloton which is my usual gym preference. I liked that the rooms did not have a night table clock (with annoying bright lights). I would definitely come back!"
Christina 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Hilton Columbia Center

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent
"One of the nicest little pool areas downtown. Hidden gem. Great hotel."
ryan 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hilton Columbia Center
Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good
"It’s only a 16 minute walk to the Williams Bryce Stadium"
Brian 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, clean rooms, friendly staff."
Jeanne 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and staff. Would recommend"
Franklin 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent
"The staff are so nice!!!"
Sharon 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

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

10/10 Excellent
"Really nice room. Front desk was awesome."
Karla 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

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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 travellers like for its riverfront and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 37 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place 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 traveller 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 should I expect to find near South Carolina State Fairgrounds?
Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to South Carolina State Fairgrounds.
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 First Baptist Church. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Town Theatre.