Columbus is Ohio’s capital and largest city, home to Ohio State University, the colorful Short North arts district, German Village and a big convention and events calendar. Hotels are plentiful and generally good value, except on Buckeyes football weekends.
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Near the Statehouse, the Scioto Mile riverfront and the convention center.
The liveliest area, with galleries, restaurants and boutique hotels on High Street.
A historic brick-street neighborhood with inns and B&Bs south of downtown.
Handy for campus and the stadium; books up on game weekends.
Suburban shopping districts with many chain hotels, often better value.
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Late spring through fall is best; football Saturdays in fall and big conventions push rates up sharply.
The Short North and downtown are the most walkable; German Village is quieter and historic.
On Ohio State home football weekends, graduation and during large conventions and festivals.
Suburban chain hotels around the outer freeway, the airport and the shopping districts usually cost least.