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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Hilton Columbus Downtown	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,503 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Columbus	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 693 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Short North

Find the best Short North areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Columbus

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Columbus. A stop by Nationwide Arena or North Market might round out your trip.

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Polaris

Polaris is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Polaris Fashion Place and Topgolf while you're in town.

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Old residential buildings along brick sidewalks maintain an old world charm in German Village, a uniquely preserved neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio

Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.

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University District

University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wexner Center for the Arts and Newport Music Hall while you're in town.

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Scioto River and Columbus Ohio skyline, the capital city, at dusk with lights on

Easton

Travellers come to Easton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center while you're in town.

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Top Short North Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was spot on and will be returning"

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

6/10 Okay

"We stayed for a music festival that was in town. And although I was grateful to find a place that was under $500 a night for such a busy weekend. I was underwhelmed by the overall appearance of the hotel. The outside of the building is not clearly marked and it was harder to find than normal. When you first walk in the cleanliness makes you second guess wanting to check in. With no other option, we did anyway. The redeeming qualities include their fantastic staff who were super friendly and greeted you with a smile. Both of the employees we encountered were very patient with my difficult group and were beyond helpful. Which I will admit is hard to find these days. So we were optimistic. The parking lot we parked in was close by and had indoor walking to the hotel, I was also told it was the cheapest lot in the city which was great. After a 12 hour day at the music festival, we were able to sleep fairly peacefully. The thermostat definitely wasn’t working to control the temperature however. Upon waking up in the morning, I wanted to start my day with a relaxing, hot, shower. Which, wasn’t a thing apparently. The water never reached a temperature to even fog up the mirrors. They also did not provide any shampoo or conditioner. Which, I understand would be a luxury feature to some, but when a guest only stays for one night these toiletries provided makes a big difference. Probably won’t be staying again, unless it’s the last resort even though the staff was so lovely."

The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

8/10 Good

"Very confused about the breakfast. Was it complimentary or not? Couldn’t get an answer from the front desk. We were charged a $50 incidental rate and were told $10 per breakfast would come from that. So if we don’t eat breast we’ll get a refund? Yes. But no one could really explain."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Short North?

Short North is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its array of dining options. Make sure that you visit North Market and Jazz Arts Group as part of your Short North travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Short North?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Columbus Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Short North. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Greater Columbus Convention Center, and it offers 6 restaurants and an indoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Graduate by Hilton Columbus and Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Short North?

Expedia has 99 hotels and other accommodation options in Short North to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Columbus area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Short North, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Short North.

What can I see and do in this Columbus neighbourhood?

While you're in Short North, you could catch a show at Jazz Arts Group or Columbus Children's Theatre. A visit to North Market is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Short North include Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue, Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live!. While you're out sightseeing in Columbus, make sure that you visit other sights such as Columbus Union Station Arch or Huntington Park.

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The Luxe Pearl Residences 872.5

Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

Jungle House Boutique Downtown Columbus

Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Moxy Columbus Short North

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

The Luxe Pearl Residences 8ppl

Holmes Suites Inn Columbus Pataskala - I-70 East

DogHouse Columbus

Hampton Inn Columbus - Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

Tru By Hilton Columbus East Broad

Courtyard by Marriott Easton-Columbus

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport

The Columbus Hilliard Hotel

Hilton Columbus at Easton

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Where to stay in Short North

Downtown Columbus

Polaris

Worthington

University District

Easton

Top Short North Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington

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