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

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

1. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.1 km from McKissick Museum

Theresa

AED 555

AED 622 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

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

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 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.

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.3 km from McKissick Museum

Thomas

AED 394

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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.

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

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

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 0.7 km from McKissick Museum

Heather Massey

AED 509

AED 580 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

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

A fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture with cushions, set on a stone platform.

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

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.7 km from McKissick Museum

Mingkang

AED 477

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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.

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

Michelle

AED 403

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

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

10. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.6 km from McKissick Museum

maggie

AED 372

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

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

A breakfast bar with coffee makers, a fruit bowl, and a water dispenser.

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.4 km from McKissick Museum

Cherrelle

AED 404

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A rooftop lounge with a city view, including a prominent dome building, at sunset.

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

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

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

12. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from McKissick Museum

mario

AED 412

AED 462 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

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.

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.4 km from McKissick Museum

Keith H.

AED 386

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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

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

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

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

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.9 km from McKissick Museum

Diane

AED 434

AED 495 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 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 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.

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

The Vista, 1.6 km from McKissick Museum

Karla

AED 422

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. 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 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.

17. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1.1 km from McKissick Museum

Thomas

AED 509

AED 570 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 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 modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

18. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from McKissick Museum

Desiree

AED 364

AED 407 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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".

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

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.4 km from McKissick Museum

Aidan

AED 511

AED 572 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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 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.

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

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 2.1 km from McKissick Museum

Brent

AED 617

AED 691 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Top McKissick Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was immaculate! We didn’t even expect the complimentary breakfast or outstanding customer service. Their king sized bed was also the biggest and most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept on. We will be sure to book again in the future!"

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

8/10 Good

"Close proximity to venue was perfect!"

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean the bed was very comfortable"

Moxy Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Hotel was very well located, while clean and modern. The room was very small. The room basically only fit the 2 beds. No closet. And the bathroom was small. But overall it was very nice."

Renovated 1 BR, 1 BA in the Heart of USC Campus

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, easy, excellent communication"

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

8/10 Good

"Coffee situation was dubious. Staff were very nice. Some rooms do not have windows!!!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"1) great location2) very clean and comfortable 3) though next to a major university very quiet 4) great communication w Wendy….would certainly stay again."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

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

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. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

12. Moxy Columbia Downtown

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

17. Hilton Columbia Center

18. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

19. Marriott Columbia

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Compare top hotels near McKissick Museum

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hotel Trundle

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The 1425 Inn

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Top McKissick Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Trundle

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Renovated 1 BR, 1 BA in the Heart of USC Campus

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

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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