🇺🇸 Columbia, United States · Under $300
Five of the best hotels in Columbia with observed reference rates below $300 per night, ranked using Booking.com ratings and verified review support.
Guide updated: Sep 11, 2026
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| Hotel | Area | 5stays | Booking.com | Reviews | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista | Columbia | 5stays selection | 9.1 | 788 | $167 |
| Hotel Trundle | Columbia | 5stays selection | 9.4 | 161 | $189 |
| Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG | Columbia | 5stays selection | 9.0 | 345 | $189 |
| Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone | Columbia | 5stays selection | 8.9 | 543 | $130 |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown The Vista by IHG | Columbia | 5stays selection | 8.9 | 383 | $166 |
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Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista has an American restaurant, bar and 24-hour fitness centre. Rooms include hardwood floors, work desks and Bluetooth bathroom mirrors. Its Lady Street address places the hotel in The Vista dining district.
Hotel Trundle occupies three restored historic buildings in Columbia's Main Street District. Rooms feature locally crafted beds, mini-fridges and microwaves. An artisanal breakfast and a welcome drink are included.
Staybridge Suites Columbia provides apartment-style suites with full kitchens and complimentary guest laundry. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, fitness centre and daily breakfast. Riverfront Park is behind the hotel and the university is two miles away.
Tru by Hilton Columbia Greystone serves complimentary hot breakfast and provides a fitness centre. Guests can use free parking and play pool in the lobby. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is less than a three-minute drive away.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown The Vista has a seasonal outdoor pool and fitness centre. Breakfast is included, while rooms add a mini-fridge and microwave. The university, convention centre and Koger Center are accessible on foot or by bicycle.
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Frequently asked questions
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista, Hotel Trundle, Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG, Tru By Hilton Columbia Greystone, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown The Vista by IHG make this shortlist. We rank qualifying hotels by balancing Booking.com guest ratings with the depth of verified review support.
Yes, on suitable dates. Every hotel listed had a dated reference price at or below $300, but live rates change with demand, room type, occupancy and cancellation terms.
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista currently ranks first after combining its Booking.com rating, verified review count and qualifying reference price.
Downtown and Main Street suit museums and business, while The Vista combines restaurants with access to major venues. Five Points and the university district are livelier and practical for campus visits. Compare the exact hotel location as carefully as the price.
No. They are dated reference prices used to build the shortlist. Always confirm the live total, taxes, room conditions and cancellation policy on Booking.com.
Midweek and lower-season dates usually provide the best chance of finding the advertised budget. Weekends, holidays and major events can raise prices sharply.
Start comparing several weeks ahead and earlier for peak travel periods. Well-reviewed refundable rooms within a clear budget are often the first to sell.
Not necessarily. Offers differ by room, meal plan, taxes and cancellation conditions, so compare the final stay total rather than only the headline nightly price.
We verify the destination and dated reference price first, then rank the five eligible hotels using a mix of Booking.com rating and verified review volume.
Yes. The Stay22 map displays date-sensitive Booking.com options. Open the selected property to confirm its current room price and booking terms.
