Title: Visit University District: Best of University District, Columbus Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in University District](https://expedia.ca/University-District-Columbus-Hotels.0-n6059506-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Columbus](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Columbus.d178251.Travel-Guide-Flights)[University District Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-University-District.d6059506.Car-Rental-Guide)[University District Vacations](https://expedia.ca/University-District.d6059506.Destination-Travel-Guides) # University District ## Columbus ![Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059506/e8f8a1d8-2054-433e-a74c-91d70555e6bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059506/e8f8a1d8-2054-433e-a74c-91d70555e6bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/bd4c52bd-5081-43e3-963a-181bd3ead01c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/a60b8f89-72dc-41a0-9568-27685a3873fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![University District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/c71643d7-8dd7-41a4-95af-add69fdd7a7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit University District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Columbus travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Columbus.dx178251) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Historic Ohio Stadium with rotunda entrance against a cloudy sky in Columbus USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066361/2fb9c79e-1f40-4c6c-a81a-489d7ec0db1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ohio Stadium Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/Ohio-Stadium-University-District.d6066361.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wexner Center for the Arts featuring signage and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066375/b0c5bd2e-76f1-4dea-922b-4b3f805d2a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wexner Center for the Arts Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University. [](https://expedia.ca/Wexner-Center-For-The-Arts-University-District.d6066375.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ohio State House aerial at sunrise with Huntington Center and Vern Riffe State Office Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066363/d6210b9f-523b-44d1-b483-31a9a9606b0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ohio State University Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Ohio State University, a top college in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/Ohio-State-University-Columbus.d6066363.Vacation-Attraction) ![A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/a911cf1c-494e-48b4-8263-65008a21c635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greater Columbus Convention Center During your trip, find out what's happening at Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention center in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/Greater-Columbus-Convention-Center-Columbus.d6152171.Vacation-Attraction) ![Easton Town Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138780/50aa1e70-b0c5-432f-932b-08ba9f26b37b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Easton Town Center During your visit to Columbus, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Easton-Town-Center-Columbus.d6138780.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nationwide Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/f594c65c-5d30-4d5f-98ad-360c8a37d244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nationwide Arena Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Nationwide-Arena-Columbus.d6066367.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47920750/f74e4fba-d347-4347-96c6-ffe2d499d142.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass CA $76 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/columbus-multiple-attractions-pass.a47920750.activity-details) ![Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48076060/692d3427-ab2b-4a5a-9870-4c023d5c06df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative CA $58 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/columbus-1-hour-themed-escape-room-adventure-narrative.a48076060.activity-details) ![Special Ops: Mysterious Market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5161008/dc4301ca-59d8-4b93-897f-6887f93a233a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus CA $58 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-escape-game-at-easton-town-center-in-columbus.a5161008.activity-details) [See all activities in Columbus](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Columbus.d178251.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## University District Hotel Deals ![The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/876400/876317/13591420_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center 2110 Tuttle Park Pl Columbus OH Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,349 reviews) Awesome Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=876317&PinnedHotelID=876317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=876317&PinnedHotelID=876317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) ![Sonesta Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26900/26870/d5b1e434_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Columbus Downtown 33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH CA $167 CA $229 total Feb 19 - Feb 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,563 reviews) The room was very nice, however it was only set up for 1 person for amenities. 1 wash cloth, 1 coffee pod. Check in was easy. Valet parking was great but we should have called for our car much earlier because we waited about 30 minutes before they brought it up. The restaurant in the lobby was fantastic. ... Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=26870&PinnedHotelID=26870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) ![The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3900/3886/801f1fe3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square 75 E State St Columbus OH CA $135 CA $159 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions COSI and Nationwide ... 5.8/10 (7 reviews) We appreciated the customer service. The new owner was a lovely man. Our room's heat did not work so they gave us a new room and a bag of some snacks and drinks. Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=3886&PinnedHotelID=3886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) ![The Junto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89830000/89820900/89820813/a1390291_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Junto 77 Belle St Columbus OH CA $225 CA $310 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (803 reviews) Front counter staff was amazing, very nice and welcoming. The room was first class. The facility is top notch. Manager stopped by our room and delivered champagne and treats because they heard we just got married, very nice touch. Staff that delivered food later in the evening was also very congratulatory. ... Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=89820813&PinnedHotelID=89820813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) ![Hyatt Regency Columbus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2200/2200/7e9aa134_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 N High St Columbus OH CA $188 CA $221 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Great view and cozy room Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=2200&PinnedHotelID=2200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) ![Wyndham Columbus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23700/23685/5d4df0e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Columbus 175 Hutchinson Ave Columbus OH CA $79 CA $93 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 6.8/10 (1,916 reviews) Didn't like that my card to get into the room didn't work 2 times 6 day stay since I parked near my room. Incon6 Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=23685&PinnedHotelID=23685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059506) [See all 2,117 properties in University District](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6059506) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check University District hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01)[Jan 31 - Feb 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-01-02)[Feb 1 - Feb 2](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-01-02) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059506&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around University District ![Columbus Pride is always top notch. Check out a drag show at Axis! #Festival #Pride ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/46baa019-2966-4358-9d20-87ef1d1593fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Victorian Village The restaurants and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Victorian Village. Want to see more of the surrounding area? North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are a few top sights nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Columbus-Victorian-Village.dx6272855) ![Italian Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/cef315ab-2d2b-4faf-ba6d-a32d495ac1e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Italian Village Restaurants and architecture are just a few things travelers like about Italian Village. A stop by Jazz Arts Group is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Columbus-Italian-Village.dx6272845) ![Columbus is a City in central Ohio](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161717/5ce6aff6-1633-4ba8-b344-8a74080836a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Short North Colorful, offbeat, and trendy, this densely-populated district offers art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee shops. Stroll along High Street under its 17 lighted metal arches, and admire the vibrant murals on its brick buildings. [](https://expedia.ca/Columbus-Short-North.dx6161717) ![This pink and white marbled petunia is actually an unintended mutation of what was intended to be a completely pink bloom. The OSU cultivar trials, located at Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, are conducted each year in order to evaluate ornamental bedding and container plants. The objective of these trials is to observe the performance of new and recently introduced cultivated plant varieties under environmental conditions typical of central Ohio. Despite their stated scientific and economic purposes, the gardens are beautiful to walk through and photograph. Best of all, they're FREE!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/445bae1b-93b6-411c-9551-8b0a0da4beae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oletangy West While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium. [](https://expedia.ca/Columbus-Oletangy-West.dx808641247281864704) ![Santa Maria featuring a bay or harbour and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272662/b497c5a6-420a-4fcb-8259-6d01efc906a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Columbus 4.5/5(47 area reviews) Enjoy entertainment options like theaters, concerts, and the Scioto Mile's riverfront parks in this central business district with towering buildings and various educational institutions. [](https://expedia.ca/Columbus-Downtown-Columbus.dx6059502) ![This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station. Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved. In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District. #architecture ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/ee453e78-ac76-4287-b4e3-80085f30c8a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arena District Arena District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Nationwide Arena or KEMBA Live!. 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