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The 3 best hotels in Columbus.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 10 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Columbus, United States: Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG (budget), Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU (best value) and Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 27, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHoliday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG7.7/10 · €131 / nightBest ValueHyatt Place Columbus/OSU9.1/10 · €140 / nightLuxuryLe Meridien Columbus, The Joseph9.3/10 · €382 / night
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Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG, Columbus
Budget
7.7€131 / night

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

★★★Downtown Columbus

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 7.7/10 from 585 guest reviews
  • ≈ 7 min walk to St. Joseph Cathedral (Columbus, Ohio)
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
585 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 27 Oct 2026

A central budget pick in Downtown Columbus, rated 7.7 from 585 Booking.com reviews.

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Why this Budget pick
  • A central budget pick in Downtown Columbus, rated 7.7 from 585 Booking.com reviews.
  • Guest score 7.7/10 from 585 Booking.com reviews.
Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU, Columbus
Best Value★ Our pick
9.1€140 / night

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

★★★795 Yard Street

Best forMost travellers

  • 9.1/10 from 653 guest reviews
  • 3.0 km to St. Joseph Cathedral (Columbus, Ohio)
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
653 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Quiet residential setting near the university and restaurants with shuttle access to local events.
  • Value For Money: Rates are viewed as fair by some, but considered high for the quality by others.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 653 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €139.50/night versus a sample median of €145.53/night (4% below the median).
  • Location: Columbus, Columbus. Address: 795 Yard Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph, Columbus
Luxury
9.3€382 / night

Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph

★★★★★Short North

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks

  • 9.3/10 from 82 guest reviews
  • ≈ 23 min walk to St. Joseph Cathedral (Columbus, Ohio)
  • Chosen from 10 hotels
82 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walkable access to the Short North, convention center, and stadium.
  • Pricing: High parking fees and unexpected increases in security deposits.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.3/10 from 82 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €381.70/night versus a sample median of €145.53/night.
  • Location: Short North, Columbus. Address: 620 North High Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Columbus Museum of Art, St. Joseph Cathedral (Columbus, Ohio), Aircraft bridge

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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Where to stay in Columbus

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Downtown Columbus

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG · ≈ 7 min walk to St. Joseph Cathedral (Columbus, Ohio)

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

795 Yard Street

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU · 3.0 km to St. Joseph Cathedral (Columbus, Ohio)

Best for: Most travellers

Luxury

Short North

Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph · ≈ 23 min walk to St. Joseph Cathedral (Columbus, Ohio)

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryColumbus Museum of Art · St. Joseph Cathedral (Columbus, Ohio) · Aircraft bridge

Columbus hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHoliday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHGDowntown Columbus37.7 (585)€131
Best ValueHyatt Place Columbus/OSU795 Yard Street39.1 (653)€140
LuxuryLe Meridien Columbus, The JosephShort North59.3 (82)€382

Questions about hotels in Columbus

What is the best budget hotel in Columbus?
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG (Downtown Columbus): 7.7/10 · 585 reviews · €131 / night
What is the best value hotel in Columbus?
Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU (795 Yard Street): 9.1/10 · 653 reviews · €140 / night · Guests say: “Location: Quiet residential setting near the university and restaurants with shuttle access to local events.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Columbus?
Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph (Short North): 9.3/10 · 82 reviews · €382 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walkable access to the Short North, convention center, and stadium.”
Where should I stay in Columbus?
Our three picks are in Downtown Columbus, 795 Yard Street, Short North. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 27, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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