What is The Vista like?

Travellers love the The Vista neighbourhood for its array of dining options and bar scene. Make sure that you visit Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center for the Arts as part of your The Vista travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in The Vista?

Based on our traveller data, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in The Vista. This hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the area include Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista and Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista .

How many hotels will I find in the The Vista area?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Columbia, you can choose from 16 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in The Vista.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Vista, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in The Vista.

What is there to do around this Columbia neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Koger Center for the Arts, South Carolina State Museum and South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum highlight Columbia's cultural scene. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Colonial Life Arena and EdVenture Children's Museum are some other places worth a visit. Columbia Regional Visitors Center, North Carolina Mutual Building and Trustus Theatre are just a few of the places to visit in and around The Vista. When you're sightseeing in Columbia, South Carolina State House and Nathaniel J. Frederick House are also worth a stop.

How can I get around The Vista and the greater Columbia area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Columbia Station.

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

1. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista

Jason

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.

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

The Vista

Danielle

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.

3. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista

Katherine

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista

Robert

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

6. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista

Mary

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista

Vivian

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

8. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista

Karen

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

9. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista

TIMOTHY

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

10. The Lantern Columbia

The Vista

Barbara

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 0.8 km from The Vista

William

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

12. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.7 km from The Vista

Kathleen lusardi

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from The Vista

Stacy

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 1 km from The Vista

Tameka

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

15. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.8 km from The Vista

Lisa

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

16. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.3 km from The Vista

Nicholas

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.6 km from The Vista

Brenda

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

18. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1 km from The Vista

Ashleigh

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from The Vista

Rocsuniete

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

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

20. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

3.8 km from The Vista

Kiera

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Columbia	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 169 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 152 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 850 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,261 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 874 reviews	View

Where to stay in The Vista

Find the best The Vista areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Trinity Episcopal Church with a cemetery and a fence.

Downtown Columbia

Downtown Columbia is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.

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A cityscape with prominent government buildings, including a large white structure with columns and a dome, surrounded by smaller buildings and a mix of green spaces and urban development.

Rosewood

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rosewood and surrounding area, you can visit South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Williams Brice Stadium.

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University Hill

Visitors to University Hill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to South Carolina State House and Township Auditorium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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A cityscape with a large stadium, dense urban buildings, and surrounding greenery.

Eau Claire

Travellers like the parks in Eau Claire, and Three Rivers Greenway is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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A cityscape with a prominent historic building with a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a mix of greenery.

Shandon

While Shandon may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Township Auditorium and South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

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Sleep Inn Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"The place was great! Nice location breakfast was great and very clean."

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1. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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

3. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

4. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

5. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

6. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

8. Hilton Columbia Center

9. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10. The Lantern Columbia

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

12. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

13. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

15. Marriott Columbia

16. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

18. Hotel Trundle

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

20. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

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