Closest: The Blackwell, about a 4-minute drive. 31 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 45 within 15 and 60 within 20. Food by the gate: Juice 2, 0.0 miles from the grounds.
How we measured
Times end at the main entrance mapped on the complex grounds. Your field may be a few minutes' walk past it. Map read November 2026. More on our method
Stay-to-play?
Some events make teams book through their housing partner: read your event's housing page first. How it works
Places to stay, nearest first
How far
At the hotel
Near the hotel
36 places to stay shown
Walk times follow a real walking route; drive times are about. Suites, breakfast, kitchen and laundry are brand standards. Pool means one is mapped at the hotel. Nearby spots sit within 0.4 miles of the hotel, as the crow flies.
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The Blackwell
2110 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, OH · 0.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Bistro 2110, 0.0 mi (+18 more)
- Pharmacy: Student Life Student Health Services Pharmacy, 0.4 mi
Harrison House
Guest house / B&B · 313 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH · 0.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Stauf's Coffee Roasters, 0.1 mi (+8 more)
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
633 West 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH · 0.9 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Mitchell's Fish Market, 0.1 mi (+19 more)
- Groceries: Market District - Grandview Yard, 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy: Giant Eagle Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Aloft Columbus University District
Hotel · 1.0 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Cap City Fine Diner & Bar, 0.0 mi (+24 more)
- Groceries: Market District - Grandview Yard, 0.1 mi
- Pharmacy: Giant Eagle Pharmacy, 0.1 mi
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
Hostel · 1.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Honey Cup Coffee Company, 0.1 mi (+10 more)
- Groceries: Aldi, 0.3 mi
- Laundromat: Maysum's Laundry, 0.1 mi
Red Roof Plus
Hotel · 1.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Raising Cane's, 0.1 mi (+8 more)
Moxy Columbus Short North
808 North High Street, Columbus, OH · 1.6 mi straight line
- Places to eat: TownHall, 0.0 mi (+50 more)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus OSU
3031 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · 1.7 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Denny's, 0.1 mi (+10 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
750 North High Street, Columbus, OH · 1.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Shake Shack, 0.0 mi (+58 more)
Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU
795 Yard Street, Columbus, OH · 1.7 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Hofbräuhaus Columbus, 0.1 mi (+1 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Comfort Suites
1690 Clara Avenue, Columbus, OH · 1.7 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: McDonald's, 0.1 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds
1700 Clara Avenue, Columbus, OH · 1.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: McDonald's, 0.0 mi
Courtyard Columbus OSU
780 Yard Street, Columbus, OH · 1.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Hofbräuhaus Columbus, 0.1 mi (+1 more)
50 Lincoln Bed and Breakfast
Guest house / B&B · 50 East Lincoln Street, Columbus, OH · 1.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Hiraeth, 0.0 mi (+61 more)
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center
701 East Hudson Street, Columbus, OH · 1.8 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Wendy's, 0.0 mi (+1 more)
- Groceries: Aldi, 0.2 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Residence Inn Columbus OSU
3100 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · 1.8 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Denny's, 0.1 mi (+11 more)
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Staybridge Suites
3125 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · 1.8 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: El Vaquero, 0.1 mi (+7 more)
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph
Le Méridien · 620 North High Street, Columbus, OH · 1.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: The Guild House, 0.0 mi (+66 more)
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · 1.9 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: El Vaquero, 0.1 mi (+6 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus
1576 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH · 1.9 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink, 0.0 mi (+16 more)
- Groceries: Whole Foods Market, 0.1 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area
3232 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · 1.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: El Vaquero, 0.1 mi (+6 more)
AC Hotel Columbus Downtown
517 Park Street, Columbus, OH · 1.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Lan Viet Market, 0.1 mi (+72 more)
Motel 6
Motel · 3246 Olentangy River Road · 2.0 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: El Vaquero, 0.1 mi (+6 more)
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
TownePlace Suites Columbus North
1640 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH · 2.0 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Fukuryu Ramen, 0.0 mi (+12 more)
- Groceries: Whole Foods Market, 0.1 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Downtown Columbus-Downtown
501 North High Street, Columbus, OH · 2.0 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Ruth's Chris Steak House, 0.0 mi (+74 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Hilton Columbus Downtown
402 North High Street, Columbus, OH · 2.1 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Martini Modern Italian, 0.1 mi (+72 more)
Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 North High Street, Columbus, OH · 2.2 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Starbucks, 0.0 mi (+66 more)
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center
Hotel · 2.2 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Chicken 'n Eggs, 0.0 mi (+58 more)
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
33 East Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, OH · 2.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus, 0.1 mi (+76 more)
Sonesta
Hotel · 2.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus, 0.1 mi (+77 more)
The Lofts Hotel
Hotel · 2.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus, 0.0 mi (+76 more)
Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center
Hotel · Red Roof Inn · 2.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Flatiron Tavern, 0.0 mi (+67 more)
Courtyard Columbus Downtown
35 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH · 2.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus, 0.1 mi (+66 more)
Residence Inn Columbus Downtown
36 East Gay Street, Columbus, OH · 2.6 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Tiger + Lily, 0.0 mi (+54 more)
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
The Deco
Apartment-style stay · 2.6 mi straight line
- Places to eat: India Oak Grill, 0.1 mi (+3 more)
- Groceries: Weiland's Gourmet Market, 0.2 mi
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
50 North Third Street, Columbus, OH · 2.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Latitude 41, 0.0 mi (+57 more)
- Groceries: Charmy's Market, 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
Suite hotels near Recreation & Physical Activity Center
Brands where every room is a suite, inside a 15-minute drive. Room layouts vary: ask before you book for four.
- Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short Northabout a 6-minute drive
- Comfort Suitesabout a 9-minute drive
- Residence Inn Columbus OSUabout a 9-minute drive
- Staybridge Suitesabout a 9-minute drive
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbusabout a 9-minute drive
- TownePlace Suites Columbus Northabout a 9-minute drive
- Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Centerabout a 10-minute drive
- Residence Inn Columbus Downtownabout a 11-minute drive
Before the team books
- Ask your event if it is stay-to-play, and whether a team block already exists.
- Call the hotel about breakfast hours: 7 a.m. games often start before the buffet opens.
- Ask about parking for team vans or trailers, and a late checkout on the last day.
- Big complexes have several lots: find out which field you play on first.
Common questions
What hotels are closest to Recreation & Physical Activity Center?
On the map, the nearest are The Blackwell, Harrison House, Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North, each inside a 10-minute drive. The list above runs nearest first.
Can you walk from a hotel to Recreation & Physical Activity Center?
Not really. No place to stay on the map is inside a 20-minute walk, so plan on driving. Times end at the main entrance mapped on the complex grounds. Your field may be a few minutes' walk past it.
How many places to stay are near Recreation & Physical Activity Center?
31 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 45 within 15 and 60 within 20, counted from the map.
Do hotels near Recreation & Physical Activity Center have suites?
13 hotels inside a 20-minute drive belong to all-suite brands such as Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites or Residence Inn. The suite list above names the closest.
Does my tournament require a team hotel?
Some do. Stay-to-play events ask teams to book through a housing partner, and teams that don't can lose a spot. Check your event's housing page first. How stay-to-play works.
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