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A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

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.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.6 km from South Carolina State Museum

Robert

S$205

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

Adolph

S$212

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

TIMOTHY

S$180

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

4. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

josh

S$219

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

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.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

Jason

S$139

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 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.

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

Donna

S$192

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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.

7. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.1 km from South Carolina State Museum

Monique

S$199

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

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

A modern cafe with a central display of snacks and beverages, a seating area with sofas, and a ceiling with unique lighting fixtures.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, hanging chairs, and a table with chairs.

8. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

3.2 km from South Carolina State Museum

Kiera

S$142

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from South Carolina State Museum

Lisa

S$212

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

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

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

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

10. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.9 km from South Carolina State Museum

Robert

S$181

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from South Carolina State Museum

Stacy

S$168

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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.

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from South Carolina State Museum

william

S$163

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.8 km from South Carolina State Museum

Mary

S$174

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

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

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

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

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.4 km from South Carolina State Museum

Vivian

S$209

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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.

15. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.8 km from South Carolina State Museum

Katherine

S$205

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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.

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

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

The Vista, 1 km from South Carolina State Museum

Andrea

S$190

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

17. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1 km from South Carolina State Museum

Karen

S$198

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

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

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 0.7 km from South Carolina State Museum

Tameka

S$148

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

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.

19. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from South Carolina State Museum

Brenda

S$184

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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".

20. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from South Carolina State Museum

Lisa

S$255

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 180 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 870 reviews	View

Top South Carolina State Museum Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel in good location"

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8/10 Good

"This Hotel is wonderful, the location and decoration are prime; had to request a change of rooms because the mattress were not comfortable."

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

8/10 Good

"Good enough"

The Lantern Columbia

8/10 Good

"We had a room in new building which was great; however, it has a skylight and sun was up at 6:45 AM ….. not good for sleep !!!"

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

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful, knowledgeable and professional"

Other attractions near South Carolina State Museum

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 theatre 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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Trustus Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Trustus Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre 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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Columbia Regional Visitors Center

You can learn about the history of Columbia when you stop by Columbia Regional Visitors Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

8.4/10 (594 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Marionette Theater

6.0/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Columbia Marionette Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Richard Samuel Roberts House

You can learn about the history of Columbia with a visit to Richard Samuel Roberts House. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Carolina State Museum?

South Carolina State Museum is located in a historic area of Columbia known for its popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 67 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near South Carolina State Museum?

Adjacent to South Carolina State Museum, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC and Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista.

How many hotels will I be able to find near South Carolina State Museum?

Expedia has 67 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Carolina State Museum.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near South Carolina State Museum.

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

You'll want to browse the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina Military Museum and South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. South Carolina State House, Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens and Williams Brice Stadium are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Trustus Theatre.

How can I get to South Carolina State Museum?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Columbia Station is the closest stop to Downtown Columbia. There might not be many public transport choices close to South Carolina State Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for South Carolina State Museum hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

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. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

9. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

10. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

15. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

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

17. Hilton Columbia Center

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

19. Moxy Columbia Downtown

20. Marriott Columbia

Compare popular hotels close to South Carolina State Museum

Top South Carolina State Museum Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Lantern Columbia

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

Other attractions near South Carolina State Museum

EdVenture Children's Museum

South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

Trustus Theatre

West Columbia Riverwalk

Columbia Regional Visitors Center

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Columbia Marionette Theater

Richard Samuel Roberts House

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