🇺🇸 Columbus, United States · Cheap Hotels
Five of the best cheap hotels in Columbus, ranked using verified Booking.com hotel data, guest ratings and review support.
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
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| Hotel | Area | 5stays | Booking.com | Reviews | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tru By Hilton Columbus East Broad | Columbus | 5stays selection | 8.8 | 315 | $111 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area | Columbus | 5stays selection | 8.7 | 226 | $131 |
| Tru By Hilton Columbus Airport | Columbus | 5stays selection | 8.6 | 310 | $130 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area | Columbus | 5stays selection | 8.7 | 156 | $141 |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus OSU | Columbus | 5stays selection | 8.5 | 394 | $129 |
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Tru by Hilton Columbus East Broad serves a complimentary American breakfast. Rooms provide air conditioning, work space and televisions. Central Columbus is 14.5 km away, making this a car-oriented base.
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area includes breakfast with every stay. Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium are two miles away. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 7.5 miles from the hotel.
Tru by Hilton Columbus Airport provides rooms with refrigerators and work desks. Family rooms and shared lounge areas support short group stays. Central Columbus is seven kilometres away and requires a transfer.
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area is 1.2 miles from the Jack Nicklaus Museum. Guests have access to an indoor pool and fitness facilities. The hotel stands 7.6 km from central Columbus.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus OSU is less than one mile from Ohio State University. An indoor pool and hot tub provide leisure facilities. A hot continental breakfast is served each morning.
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Tru By Hilton Columbus East Broad, Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area, Tru By Hilton Columbus Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area, Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus OSU form this value-focused shortlist after destination, property type, guest score, review depth and dated price checks.
Cheap is relative to the local hotel market and travel dates. We compare the lower-priced eligible hotels found in our dated checks rather than promise a permanent rate ceiling.
We verify that every property is a hotel in the named destination, then compare dated nightly prices, Booking.com guest scores and verified review volume.
Compare Downtown Columbus, the Short North, Arena District, German Village and the university district. Staying outside the most central area can reduce the nightly rate, but transport costs and journey time also matter.
No. Displayed prices are dated reference rates. Live prices vary with season, room type, occupancy, taxes and cancellation terms.