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

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

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

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.1 km from McKissick Museum

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.

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.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

2. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.6 km from McKissick Museum

Nicolas

AED 621

AED 695 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.9 km from McKissick Museum

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 spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

4. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 2.1 km from McKissick Museum

Mary

AED 473

AED 632 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

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

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.9 km from McKissick Museum

Andrew Thomas

AED 358

AED 401 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.3 km from McKissick Museum

Jeanne

AED 467

AED 523 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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.

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

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

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 0.7 km from McKissick Museum

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

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, 2.7 km from McKissick Museum

Mingkang

AED 525

AED 588 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.5 km from McKissick Museum

Robert

AED 434

AED 495 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A lobby with modern furniture, a round table with a fruit centerpiece, and large abstract wall art.

A kitchen area with a coffee station, a potted plant, and a bowl of oranges.

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

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.4 km from McKissick Museum

Tonya

AED 529

AED 592 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 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."

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.6 km from McKissick Museum

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 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.

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

12. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.4 km from McKissick Museum

Keith H.

AED 419

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

13. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from McKissick Museum

mario

AED 410

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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.

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

The Vista, 1.6 km from McKissick Museum

Karla

AED 448

AED 564 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.9 km from McKissick Museum

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 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.

16. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1.1 km from McKissick Museum

Thomas

AED 569

AED 638 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.3 km from McKissick Museum

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 hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

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

18. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from McKissick Museum

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 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.

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

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from McKissick Museum

Aidan

AED 768

AED 860 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.

A building entrance with a blue door, potted plants, and a number sign '724' indicating the property number.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a blue chair and a table.

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 2.1 km from McKissick Museum

Brent

AED 617

AED 691 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to McKissick Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 288 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 956 reviews	View

Top McKissick Museum Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"I would recommend this hotel for a stay in Columbia. We had booked first with the Hilton and stayed only 1 night with was dirty ceiling was leaking we found this one and it was so clean and staff was really welcoming."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect and exactly like how the photos showed"

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"

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was alright it was clean it needs some updates done to the building the elevator was a lil slow and I think they should have pull back doors to the showers so the floors want get wet the internet didn’t work at all but the staff was very friendly and nice"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

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

The Landing at Wheat St.| 2Br in the heart of USC

10/10 Excellent

"Second stay. It did not disappoint! We will definitely book again."

Other attractions near McKissick Museum

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)

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

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Trinity Episcopal Church with a cemetery and a fence.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Columbia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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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)

Find out about the history of Columbia when you spend time at South Carolina State House. Experience the area's acclaimed theater 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 theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Koger Center for the Arts

8.2/10 (134 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Koger Center for the Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Town Theatre

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

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

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African American History Monument

You can find out about the history of Columbia when you stop by African American History Monument. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Colonial Life Arena

8.8/10 (1,029 reviews)

Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around McKissick Museum?

McKissick Museum is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 74 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near McKissick Museum?

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from McKissick Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC and The Lantern Hotel Columbia.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to McKissick Museum?

Expedia has 74 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from McKissick Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near McKissick Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near McKissick Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near McKissick Museum?

For more information about updating your stay near McKissick Museum or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near McKissick Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, and South Carolina Military Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre.

How can I get to McKissick Museum?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Columbia Station. There may not be many public transit options to choose from near by McKissick Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for McKissick Museum hotels

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

2. Hotel Trundle

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. The 1425 Inn

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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. Moxy Columbia Downtown

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

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

16. Hilton Columbia Center

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

18. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

19. Marriott Columbia

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

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Top McKissick Museum Hotel Reviews

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hotel Trundle

Marriott Columbia

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Landing at Wheat St.| 2Br in the heart of USC

Other attractions near McKissick Museum

University of South Carolina

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

South Carolina State House

Carolina Coliseum

Koger Center for the Arts

Town Theatre

African American History Monument

Colonial Life Arena

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