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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Self-parking (surcharge) 36 per night

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

University District
£86
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Outdoor spa tub
Laundry
Family Townhome | Living area
Front of property

The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel

University District
£44
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
View from property
Indoor pool
Reception
Lounge

SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

Grandview Heights, 1.2 mi from University District
£71
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU
Restaurant
Lobby
Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Terrace/patio

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

1.1 mi from University District
£95
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Property amenity
Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior

Aloft Columbus University District

Grandview Heights, 1.3 mi from University District
£93
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Aloft Columbus University District
Free daily buffet breakfast
Property amenity
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Fitness facility

Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG

1.3 mi from University District
£59
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center by IHG
Exterior
Coffee service
Premium bedding, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Olentangy Motor Inn

Grandview Heights, 1.2 mi from University District
£88
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Olentangy Motor Inn
Ballroom
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Short North, 1.6 mi from University District
£105
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Indoor pool
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center

1.2 mi from University District
£79
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Columbus Expo Center
Property amenity
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Fitness facility

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

Oletangy West, 1.8 mi from University District
£82
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU
Property amenity
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast
Property entrance

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus OSU

Oletangy West, 1.9 mi from University District
£104
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus OSU
Free daily buffet breakfast
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Front of property
Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

Grandview Heights, 1.9 mi from University District
£89
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU
Courtyard
Lobby
Meeting facility
Exterior

Marriott Columbus OSU

Oletangy West, 1.9 mi from University District
£112
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Marriott Columbus OSU
Reception
Lobby
Exterior
Reception

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area

Oletangy West, 2 mi from University District
£91
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Meeting facility
Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Short North, 2 mi from University District
£137
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Exterior
Lobby
View from room
Bar (on property)

Hyatt Regency Columbus

Downtown Columbus, 2.1 mi from University District
£123
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Exterior
Lobby
Point of interest
Business centre

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Uptown District, 2.2 mi from University District
£124
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

Uptown District, 2.2 mi from University District
£79
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center
Reception
Reception
Property entrance
Reception

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

Oletangy West, 2 mi from University District
£93
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Coffee service
Free daily buffet breakfast

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/OSU, OH

Upper Arlington, 2.4 mi from University District
£98
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/OSU, OH
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Top landmarks in University District

Historic Ohio Stadium with rotunda entrance against a cloudy sky in Columbus USA

Ohio Stadium

4.6/5 (531 reviews)
You could catch an event at Ohio Stadium, a stadium in University District.If you think Ohio Stadium is cool, you might also like Schottenstein Center and Historic Crew Stadium, both located nearby.
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Wexner Center for the Arts which includes theatre scenes and signage

Wexner Center for the Arts

If museums are on your list, you might want to visit the upcoming exhibitions at Wexner Center for the Arts in University District. If you want to see more of the museums in Columbus, you can easily walk to Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum.
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Newport Music Hall

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Newport Music Hall in University District. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, KEMBA Live!, Palace Theatre, and Riffe Center Theatre Complex are not far.
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Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum in University District. If you want to see more of the museums in Columbus, Ohio History Center and Columbus Museum of Art aren't far.
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Check out reviews of University District hotels guests love

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Shuttle was timely and easy"
Dave 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

10/10 Excellent
"Good location for family visit during Thanksgiving. Facility and the room were well maintained and equipped. Spacious area for enjoying the complementary breakfast."
Richard 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Quick ,easy, clean!!"
Karon 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport
Crowne Plaza Columbus North- Worthington by IHG

Crowne Plaza Columbus North- Worthington by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Yes"
Hakim 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Crowne Plaza Columbus North- Worthington by IHG
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

10/10 Excellent
"Yes nice rooms and worth the price "
David 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
Hilton Columbus at Easton

Hilton Columbus at Easton

10/10 Excellent
"The facilities were very nice and well kept. Close to plenty of food options and shopping places."
Kory 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hilton Columbus at Easton
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay. Staff was great and made it easy getting to Nationwide Arena. "
cystyne 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
The Junto

The Junto

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, staff, and very clean!"
Kristine 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
The Junto
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and great location. Staff was b Very friendly as well!"
Kristine 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Is University District expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from £44 in University District to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my University District hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some University District hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in University District?
One of the best-rated luxury hotels in University District is The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center has a high guest rating amongst our travellers and has a restaurant, a bar/lounge and premium bedding.
What are some of the best pet-friendly hotels in University District?
Travelling with your pet doesn't mean sacrificing a great hotel stay. In University District, our travellers love:
What are some of the best family hotels in University District?
If you're holidaying with your family, The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center is one of the best family hotels in University District. The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center has a great average guest score of 9.4 out of 10. To explore more family hotels in University District, use the "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.
Is it worth staying in University District?
You're spoilt for choice with 187 hotels in the area so it's easy to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in University District makes it easy to explore Columbus, including the areas of Downtown Columbus and German Village.
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What's University District like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about University District, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighbourhood's live music and theatre scene. Take a campus tour or explore the area around Ohio State University. There's plenty more to see, including Wexner Center for the Arts and Newport Music Hall.

How to get to University District

Flying to:

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH), 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from University District

Things to see and do in and around University District

What to see in University District

  • Ohio State University
  • Ohio Stadium
  • Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

Things to do in University District

  • Wexner Center for the Arts
  • Newport Music Hall

When is the best time to visit Columbus?

  • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 22°C)
  • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 1°C)
  • Rainiest months: June, April, May, March (average 127 mm of rainfall)

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