Closest: Motel 6, about a 6-minute drive. 12 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 30 within 15 and 72 within 20. Food by the gate: Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern, 0.2 miles from the grounds.
How we measured
Times end at the nearest edge of the mapped grounds. Big complexes spread out: allow a few extra minutes from the lot to your field. 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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Motel 6
Motel · 3246 Olentangy River Road · 1.0 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.
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area
3232 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · 1.0 mi straight line
- Places to eat: El Vaquero, 0.1 mi (+6 more)
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area
3160 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · 1.1 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.
Staybridge Suites
3125 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · 1.2 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.
The Deco
Apartment-style stay · 1.2 mi straight line
- Places to eat: India Oak Grill, 0.1 mi (+3 more)
- Groceries: Weiland's Gourmet Market, 0.2 mi
Residence Inn Columbus OSU
3100 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · 1.2 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.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus OSU
3031 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH · 1.3 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.
Red Roof Plus
Hotel · 1.6 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Raising Cane's, 0.1 mi (+8 more)
Extend a Suites Columbus Ohio
Motel · 887 Morse Road, Columbus, OH · 1.8 mi straight line
The Wayfaring Buckeye Hostel
Hostel · 2.2 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
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Ohio Expo Center
701 East Hudson Street, Columbus, OH · 2.4 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.
The Blackwell
2110 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, OH · 2.5 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Bistro 2110, 0.0 mi (+18 more)
- Pharmacy: Student Life Student Health Services Pharmacy, 0.4 mi
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus
1576 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH · 2.7 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.
TownePlace Suites Columbus North
1640 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH · 2.8 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: 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.
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Fairgrounds
1700 Clara Avenue, Columbus, OH · 3.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: McDonald's, 0.0 mi
Comfort Suites
1690 Clara Avenue, Columbus, OH · 3.4 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.
Magnuson Grand Columbus North Hotel
888 East Dublin – Granville Road, Columbus, OH · 3.5 mi straight line
- Pool (a pool is mapped at the hotel)
- Places to eat: Pizza Hut, 0.0 mi (+10 more)
- Groceries: Monarcas Mexican Market, 0.1 mi
Worth asking
- Check the pool's hours with the hotel.
Comfort Inn North
1213 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH · 3.6 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Popeyes, 0.1 mi (+3 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Red Roof Inn Columbus - Ohio State Fairgrounds
1221 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH · 3.6 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Popeyes, 0.1 mi (+3 more)
Super 8 Columbus
Motel · 1078 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH · 3.6 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Helen's Asian Kitchen, 0.1 mi (+10 more)
Days Inn Columbus North
Hotel · 3.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Popeyes, 0.1 mi (+6 more)
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
633 West 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH · 3.7 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.
M-Star Columbus North
Hotel · 3.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Popeyes, 0.1 mi (+5 more)
Harrison House
Guest house / B&B · 313 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH · 3.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Stauf's Coffee Roasters, 0.1 mi (+8 more)
Motel 6 Columbus North/Polaris
Motel · 3.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: China Jade, 0.2 mi (+8 more)
Aloft Columbus University District
Hotel · 3.8 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
In Town Suites
Hotel · 3.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: McDonald's, 0.1 mi (+24 more)
- Groceries: Aldi, 0.1 mi
- Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.1 mi
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
Hotel · 3.8 mi straight line
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Places to eat: China Jade, 0.2 mi (+6 more)
Cross Country Inn Continent
Hotel · 3.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: China Jade, 0.3 mi (+6 more)
MainStay Suites
Hotel · 3.9 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: China Jade, 0.3 mi (+5 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.
HomeTowne Studios Columbus, Ohio
Hotel · 4.0 mi straight line
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Places to eat: China Jade, 0.3 mi (+3 more)
Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington
6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, OH · 4.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Christino's, 0.0 mi
Moxy Columbus Short North
808 North High Street, Columbus, OH · 4.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: TownHall, 0.0 mi (+50 more)
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
750 North High Street, Columbus, OH · 4.5 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Shake Shack, 0.0 mi (+58 more)
Suite hotels near Upper Ball Fields
Brands where every room is a suite, inside a 15-minute drive. Room layouts vary: ask before you book for four.
- Staybridge Suitesabout a 7-minute drive
- Residence Inn Columbus OSUabout a 7-minute drive
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbusabout a 12-minute drive
- TownePlace Suites Columbus Northabout a 12-minute drive
- Comfort Suitesabout a 14-minute drive
- Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short Northabout a 15-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 Upper Ball Fields?
On the map, the nearest are Motel 6, Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area, Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area, each inside a 10-minute drive. The list above runs nearest first.
Can you walk from a hotel to Upper Ball Fields?
Not really. No place to stay on the map is inside a 20-minute walk, so plan on driving. Times end at the nearest edge of the mapped grounds. Big complexes spread out: allow a few extra minutes from the lot to your field.
How many places to stay are near Upper Ball Fields?
12 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 30 within 15 and 72 within 20, counted from the map.
Do hotels near Upper Ball Fields 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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