When is the best time to go to Eau Claire?

The best area to stay in Eau Claire, South Carolina, is generally the downtown area, specifically around the Main Street District. This district is the heart of Eau Claire, offering a mix of historic buildings and modern amenities. Main Street itself is a central artery, with many local shops, eateries, and cultural sites branching off it. It's designed for easy pedestrian access, making it convenient to explore on foot. For couples looking for a relaxed yet engaging stay, the downtown area provides excellent options. You'll find boutique hotels and independent restaurants, great for enjoying evenings out. The proximity to attractions like the South Carolina State House and the Columbia Museum of Art means you're never far from interesting things to do. Solo travellers will also appreciate the downtown area's convenience and accessibility. Many hotels here offer easy access to public transport routes, making it straightforward to navigate the wider city.

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10 Best Hotels in Eau Claire, Columbia for 2026

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1. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 3.7 km from Eau Claire

Desiree

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

2.6 km from Eau Claire

Kim

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 4.1 km from Eau Claire

Andrew Thomas

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

The Vista, 3.7 km from Eau Claire

Karla

CA $206 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 3.4 km from Eau Claire

Tameka

CA $166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 3.9 km from Eau Claire

Jeanne

CA $203 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.9 km from Eau Claire

Mingkang

CA $249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

8. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 4 km from Eau Claire

Diana

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 4 km from Eau Claire

Sandra

CA $203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

10. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 4.1 km from Eau Claire

Brian

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

11. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 3.5 km from Eau Claire

Wendy

CA $229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

12. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 3.7 km from Eau Claire

Bobby

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

13. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 3.8 km from Eau Claire

Robert

CA $191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with a reception desk, a bench, and a wall with a bulletin board.

14. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

2.6 km from Eau Claire

Robertson

CA $185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

15. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 4.1 km from Eau Claire

mario

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 3.9 km from Eau Claire

James

CA $205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

2.5 km from Eau Claire

Charlotte

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

18. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 4.6 km from Eau Claire

Linda

CA $240 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 3.7 km from Eau Claire

Aidan

CA $333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

20. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 4.2 km from Eau Claire

ryan

CA $247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Where to stay in Eau Claire

Find the best Eau Claire areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Columbia

Travelers come to Downtown Columbia for its lively bars, and you can see top attractions like South Carolina State House and Columbia Museum of Art while you're in town.

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The Vista

The Vista 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 Colonial Life Arena or Koger Center for the Arts.

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Rosewood

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

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Shandon

While Shandon might 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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St. Andrews

Travelers come to St. Andrews for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Harbison State Forest and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 while you're in town.

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Top Eau Claire Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

10/10 Excellent

"There was no shower gel in the bathroom. No wash towels the next day, it seemed like whoever was cleaning the room was in a hurry and just dropped a pile of towels on the bathroom counter. The door doesn't close u Other than that, it was a good stay!"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel. I have stayed multiple times. Location is great, staff is friendly, room was very clean and quiet. Will definitely come back whenever I am in town for work. I love that there is a restaurant and bar in the lobby so if I am too busy to go out I can grab a quick bite or drink to take to the room."

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia Killian Road

10/10 Excellent

"The property was in very attractive, in good condition and very clean. The location was great for good choices of restaurants you could walk to. The location was great for walking my dog because there were sidewalks everywhere. The only thing that wasn't great was the desk clerk that did the check-in. He acted like it was an imposition to stand up and check me in. He mumbled and was hard to understand."

Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison

8/10 Good

"The rooms are large in size with a nice couch. The remote did not work for the tv but the front desk brought us another one that worked. The desk area did not have any plugs to be able to plug in your computer or whatever use at the desk. The breakfast was a nice warm breakfast with great coffee. Overall was a nice hotel for our one night stay for the price we paid."

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1. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

2. Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

8. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

9. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

10. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

11. Hotel Trundle

12. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

13. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

14. LivSmart Studios by Hilton Columbia Greystone

15. Moxy Columbia Downtown

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

18. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

19. Marriott Columbia

20. Hilton Columbia Center

Where to stay in Eau Claire

Downtown Columbia

The Vista

Rosewood

Shandon

St. Andrews

Top Eau Claire Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

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