What's Downtown Columbus Like?

Come to Downtown Columbus for a glimpse of landmarks like Palace Theatre, and to take in some culture at places like COSI. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's theater scene and selection of restaurants. Nationwide Arena and Greater Columbus Convention Center are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Columbus?

We have 230 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' favorite places to stay in Downtown Columbus:

50 Lincoln Short North Bed and Breakfast

Comfortable guestrooms with patios

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden • Central location

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center

3-star hotel with outdoor pool, indoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Fitness center • Central location

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Café • Central location

Canopy By Hilton Columbus Downtown Short North

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk

How to Get to Downtown Columbus

Downtown Columbus is located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the heart of Columbus.

Flying to:

• • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH), 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Downtown Columbus

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Columbus

What to See in Downtown Columbus

• • Nationwide Arena
• • Greater Columbus Convention Center
• • Ohio Statehouse
• • Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue
• • Columbus Commons

Things to Do in Downtown Columbus

• • COSI
• • Palace Theatre
• • Ohio Theatre
• • Columbus Museum of Art
• • North Market

Other Popular Downtown Columbus Attractions

• • Huntington Park
• • Goodale Park
• • Southern Theater
• • Santa Maria
• • Rhodes State Office Tower

When Is the Best Time to Visit Columbus?

• • Hottest months: July, June, August, September (average 72°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 34°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, May, June, April (average 4 inches of rainfall)