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

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from Colonial Life Arena

Wendy

RM585

RM655 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.6 km from Colonial Life Arena

Theresa

RM660

RM739 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1 km from Colonial Life Arena

Brian

RM514

RM576 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

4. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 2 km from Colonial Life Arena

Mary

RM524

RM701 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.8 km from Colonial Life Arena

Jeanne

RM502

RM562 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1 km from Colonial Life Arena

Laurel

RM476

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.3 km from Colonial Life Arena

Edward

RM613

RM698 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.9 km from Colonial Life Arena

Mingkang

RM636

RM712 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.8 km from Colonial Life Arena

Robert

RM516

RM588 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

10. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.5 km from Colonial Life Arena

ryan

RM598

RM670 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from Colonial Life Arena

jennifer

RM497

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.4 km from Colonial Life Arena

CHRISTINE

RM551

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1 km from Colonial Life Arena

James

RM551

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.

A self-service food display with various snacks, beverages, and prepared dishes.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a large wall art piece.

A modern hotel lobby with a brick accent wall, a sofa with colorful cushions, a table with a lamp, and a reception desk in the background.

14. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.7 km from Colonial Life Arena

Sandra

RM550

RM616 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

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

The Vista, 1 km from Colonial Life Arena

Karla

RM517

RM649 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

16. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.7 km from Colonial Life Arena

Diana

RM498

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.8 km from Colonial Life Arena

Linda

RM506

RM567 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 1.5 km from Colonial Life Arena

Tameka

RM424

RM475 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from Colonial Life Arena

Winona

RM933

RM1,045 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a red chair.

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from Colonial Life Arena

Ericka

RM448

RM502 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Colonial Life Arena

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 204 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 158 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,272 reviews	View

Top Colonial Life Arena Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything about my stay there. It was clean. The staff was nice and helpful."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable clean rooms. Delicious breakfast buffet. Beautiful decor and very friendly staff. Will definitely stay again."

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel in the heart of USC."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are spacious and clean. Coffee and tea stations throughout. Great on site bar and restaurant"

Moxy Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great friendly staff, good atmosphere"

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

8/10 Good

"Bed and pillows comfortable. Air conditioning is a bit finicky and doesn’t get as cold. Other than that, no complaints."

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was absolutely beautiful from the lobby to the room! Staff was so friendly & fun!"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"One of the nicest little pool areas downtown. Hidden gem. Great hotel."

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience. Will definitely start again."

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A large white building with a dome and columns, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

South Carolina State House

8.6/10 (597 reviews)

Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.

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A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a prominent dome structure, and a well-lit street.

University of South Carolina

9.0/10 (2,467 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Koger Center for the Arts

8.2/10 (134 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Koger Center for the Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Carolina Coliseum

9.4/10 (23 reviews)

Catch an event at Carolina Coliseum during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

8.4/10 (594 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Regional Visitors Center

You can learn about the history of Columbia when you stop by Columbia Regional Visitors Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Town Theatre

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Town Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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African American History Monument

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a trip to African American History Monument. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colonial Life Arena?

Colonial Life Arena is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 66 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Colonial Life Arena?

Adjacent to Colonial Life Arena, Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good options within a short distance include Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and The Lantern Hotel Columbia.

How many hotels will I find near Colonial Life Arena?

Expedia has 66 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Colonial Life Arena.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colonial Life Arena, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Colonial Life Arena.

What can I see and do near Colonial Life Arena?

You'll want to browse the collections at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art and South Carolina Military Museum. Sights like South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Colonial Life Arena?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Columbia Station. There may not be many public transport options to choose from close to Colonial Life Arena so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Colonial Life Arena hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. The 1425 Inn

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Hilton Columbia Center

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

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

16. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

19. Marriott Columbia

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top Colonial Life Arena Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Moxy Columbia Downtown

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

Hotel Trundle

Hilton Columbia Center

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Other attractions near Colonial Life Arena

South Carolina State House

University of South Carolina

Koger Center for the Arts

Carolina Coliseum

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Columbia Regional Visitors Center

Town Theatre

African American History Monument

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