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

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

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.

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.4 km from African American History Monument

Theresa

AED 569

AED 637 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

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

2. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 0.7 km from African American History Monument

Nicolas

AED 621

AED 695 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from African American History Monument

Andrew Thomas

AED 358

AED 401 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from African American History Monument

Brian

AED 464

AED 519 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

5. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from African American History Monument

Mary

AED 473

AED 632 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.4 km from African American History Monument

Jeanne

AED 467

AED 523 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 0.7 km from African American History Monument

Heather Massey

AED 539

AED 615 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

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, 1.8 km from African American History Monument

Mingkang

AED 544

AED 609 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

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

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.7 km from African American History Monument

Robert

AED 434

AED 495 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A conference room with a glass table, leather chairs, water bottles, apples, and framed artwork on the walls.

A gym with multiple treadmills, a wall mural of runners, and a water dispenser.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.6 km from African American History Monument

Tonya

AED 529

AED 592 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.8 km from African American History Monument

Angela

AED 465

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

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

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

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.7 km from African American History Monument

Keith H.

AED 419

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.

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.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.2 km from African American History Monument

James

AED 493

AED 562 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

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

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

14. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.5 km from African American History Monument

Thomas

AED 568

AED 636 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

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

The Vista, 0.7 km from African American History Monument

Karla

AED 492

AED 614 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 1.4 km from African American History Monument

Rebecca

AED 363

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

17. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 0.5 km from African American History Monument

Desiree

AED 430

AED 481 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

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

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

18. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.5 km from African American History Monument

Aidan

AED 768

AED 860 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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.

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

19. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.1 km from African American History Monument

mario

AED 436

AED 489 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

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

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.5 km from African American History Monument

Charles

AED 433

AED 485 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to African American History Monument

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 954 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 288 reviews	View

Top African American History Monument Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Parking is a challenge. No enough parking spots."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"It was amazing from check in to check out."

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was good I love style of room and for me the little things the welcome drink and popcorn and slippers and robe"

Marriott Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, helpful staff, accessible paid parking . I had a good experience and would return."

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice people"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent all the way round"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Cgh"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay, staff behind the counter had a attitude but overall it was comfortable"

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7.6/10 (5 reviews)

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8.4/10 (594 reviews)

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North Carolina Mutual Building

Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at North Carolina Mutual Building. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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7.2/10 (58 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around African American History Monument?

African American History Monument is located in Columbia. This historic area is known for its bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 78 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to African American History Monument?

Adjacent to African American History Monument, The Lantern Hotel Columbia is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good options close by include Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista.

How many hotels will I be able to find near African American History Monument?

Expedia has 78 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from African American History Monument.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near African American History Monument, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to African American History Monument.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near African American History Monument?

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What can I see and do near African American History Monument?

Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, and South Carolina Military Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to African American History Monument?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There may not be many public transit options close to African American History Monument so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for African American History Monument hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Hotel Trundle

3. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. The 1425 Inn

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Hilton Columbia Center

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

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

17. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

18. Marriott Columbia

19. Moxy Columbia Downtown

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top African American History Monument Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hotel Trundle

Marriott Columbia

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hilton Columbia Center

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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Other attractions near African American History Monument

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

South Carolina State House

Town Theatre

Columbia Regional Visitors Center

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

North Carolina Mutual Building

First Baptist Church

Koger Center for the Arts

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