
Vacation rentals in Downtown Columbus
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Short North Condo - Close to Everything!
Walking distance to the ARNOLD’S across the street!! This beautiful studio style condo is in the best location within Columbus! Short North w/ free parking for one car only and easy walking distance to the greatest restaurants, breweries the Convention Center is across the street, close to Nationwide Arena and downtown. Enjoy city living and then relax in the comfort of this loft with high ceilings, lots of natural light, wood flooring, full kitchen w/granite, Wi-Fi, in unit washer/dryer for use

Historic Comfy German Village Haus sleeps6/petsOK
You will have a GREAT time in our private historic cottage in the heart of German Village! Reliable WI-FI! Walk to the best restaurants and 3 of the best parks. Drive time is minutes to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Downtown, OSU, Convention and Expo Ctr to name a few! A premier mix of modern convenience & historic details. Office area for #WFH. Furnished kitchen. Large living/dining seats 6/2 bedrooms/1 full bath/sofa bed with baby gate and outlet covers. Fenced patio. Sparkling CLEAN!

Garden Manor Guest House Air BnB
1st floor 1 BR, 1 bath PRIVATE detached Guest House (NOT shared) completely furnished, with kitchen & luxurious king-sized bedroom. Fence enclosed off street parking. Hosts live next door & work from home. In historic Olde Towne East. The area is urban so please expect to see and hear the sights and sounds of City living! About 1 mi to downtown and the Convention Center, 1 mi to Franklin Park Conservatory, 5 mi to The Ohio State University or John Glenn Intn'l Airport (about 11 mins by car).

Short North Carriage House next to Goodale Park
Welcome to the Goodale Park Carriage House located by beautiful Goodale Park, a 34 acre urban oasis steps away from the Short North Arts District. The apartment is a comfortable 2nd floor, one bedroom walk-up with cathedral ceilings and large windows for natural light. The carriage house is conveniently located a short walk from High Street with all of its shopping, restaurants, and nightlife, as well as a short walk to the Convention Center, North Market, Arena District, CVS and grocery.

Livingston Flat - A German Village Gem
The Livingston Flat is located in historic German Village, directly above one of Columbus’ most beloved bars, Club 185. This charming, 1 bedroom apartment has all the amenities you need to feel right at home. Being just blocks away from downtown, you can easily walk to the best places for dinner and drinks Columbus has to offer. Enjoy the warmth of the gas lanterns on the brick lined streets, as you stroll past the neighborhood's gorgeous historic homes and beautifully landscaped gardens.

German Village retreat with wonderful outdoor area
Cozy historical 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home in the heart of German village just steps away from coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and the book loft. This home is on a tree lined brick street and has tons of character. The house has an open floor plan with family room kitchen and and dining room all looking out onto the deck and patio. The back yard is full of charm with several seating areas, fire pit table, and fountain. This home can sleep 6 people in beds and 8 with air mattresses.

Bespoke Short North Oasis-LOFT
SHORT NORTH SLEEPY LOFT. Cozy. Clean. Modern. Just waiting for you. Make yourself at home at this stylish Summit Street Loft professionally designed and restored in 2023 by Columbus' premier interior design firms, Paul+Jo Studio. Every bit of the space has been meticulously curated for comfort, relaxation while being conveniently located in Italian Village. You’ll be minutes away from High Street in the Short North, German Village, Nationwide Arena, and the Ohio State University.

The SoHo Patio Loft—CONVENTION CENTER/SHORT NORTH
Short North dining & shopping, Convention Center, Nationwide Arena District, Goodale Park & North Market are all at your doorstep! Historic character meets modern style featuring sharp black & white decor, original wood floors & sunny private patio. High ceilings & tall west windows provide great light. Full kitchen, home office, HDTV, Wi-Fi, in-unit W/D. Queen bedroom + pull-out full-size sofa bed. STRICTLY ENFORCED: NO SMOKING, NO PARTIES / EVENTS, AND NO PETS. See HOUSE RULES.

The Short North Nest
A cozy and chic loft space in the heart of The Short North. A quick walk to the Convention Center, Goodale Park, Nationwide Arena, the Arena District and the finest eateries, nightlife and shopping that Columbus has to offer. Relax in this bright and private space that features a kitchen, washer and dryer, in unit air-conditioner, a queen sized bed and sofa bed, wi-fi, television w/ Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO Go. Multiple parking garages and street parking available.

Garden Suite - Sauna - King Bed - Garage Parking
Welcome to The Nest! • The Garden Suite is a private 2 bedroom 1 bathroom flat on the first floor • Outdoor Barrel Sauna / Fire Table / Fenced in yard • Walkable to Grandview • 1.5 miles to downtown/OSU campus • Single stall garage parking • Smart TV's in the livingroom and every bedroom! • Premium linens, bath robes, towels, & soaps • Spacious bedrooms w/1 king and 1 queen bed • Fully stocked modern kitchen • Complimentary coffee w/to go cups • Washer & dryer w/detergent

Victor E. Inn: Cottage with Hot Tub in Short North
The Victor E. Inn rests on a quiet street in the vibrant neighborhood of Victorian Village. Your home-away-from-home resides on the brink of the Short North Arts District: just a 5 minute walk to High Street- Columbus' main strip! The Short North is just North of Downtown Columbus and just South of OSU campus. *Note: Please do not attempt to book if you have 'No Trips' or if you do not have at least 3 positive reviews. We can only accept guests who meet these requirements.*

Modern Downtown Luxury Apartment
This beautiful, 600 sq ft modern and open-floorplan studio apartment is conveniently located at Highpoint in downtown Columbus. This apartment is perfect for the people who are traveling and want to experience Columbus because the apartment is close to all the excitement that the city has to offer. This apartment is ideal for a couple or small groups to eat together, hang out, relax, explore the surrounding areas, chat and have fun. ⭐️FREE Parking (1 vehicle) & FREE wifi⭐️
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| Avg. price | G$20,468 GYD | G$21,304 GYD | G$22,766 GYD | G$21,095 GYD | G$23,184 GYD | G$22,557 GYD | G$23,184 GYD | G$23,393 GYD | G$22,348 GYD | G$22,557 GYD | G$22,975 GYD | G$20,886 GYD |
| Avg. temp | -1°C | 0°C | 5°C | 12°C | 17°C | 22°C | 24°C | 23°C | 20°C | 13°C | 6°C | 1°C |
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Explore 180 vacation rentals in Downtown Columbus

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Downtown Columbus vacation rentals start at G$8,354 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
40 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly vacation rentals
Find 70 rentals that welcome pets

Vacation rentals with a pool
40 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
140 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
180 of Downtown Columbus vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.8 Average rating
Downtown Columbus stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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- Hocking Hills State Park
- Ohio Stadium
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Easton Town Center
- Historic Crew Stadium
- Greater Columbus Convention Center
- John Bryan State Park
- Ohio State University
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Zoombezi Bay
- Lake Logan State Park
- Muirfield Village Golf Club
- Schottenstein Center
- Nationwide Arena
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Hocking Hills Winery
- Schiller Park
- Deer Creek State Park
- Otherworld
- Highbanks Metro Park
- Legend Valley
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fair-W
- Cantwell Cliffs
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