Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Charleston

A cityscape with a prominent dome-shaped building, likely a capitol, under a partly cloudy sky.
A vintage red car parked on a city street at dusk.
A white truck parked on a city street, buildings with large windows, and a street lamp.
A large green steel bridge spanning a river with dense green trees on both sides.
A street sign for Quarrier St. and a One Way sign.

Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center

3.5 out of 5
200 Lee St E Charleston WV
The price is ฿2,883 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,883
฿3,258 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice restaurant. Good breakfast. Central location. Courteous and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Charleston Marriott Town Center
Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St Charleston WV
The price is ฿4,049 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,049
฿4,576 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,452 reviews)
"It fit our needs for the night. Could use a little updating. The pool was nicely taken care of."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Embassy Suites Charleston
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

2.5 out of 5
100 Civic Center Drive Charleston WV
The price is ฿3,019 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,019
฿3,412 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,203 reviews)
"It was a Good stay and location."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

3 out of 5
600 Kanawha Blvd E Charleston WV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,845 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,845
฿4,344 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

3 out of 5
100 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston WV
The price is ฿4,381 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,381
฿4,951 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"My new favorite place to stay in Charleston!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

2.5 out of 5
1010 Washington Street E Charleston WV
The price is ฿2,953 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,953
฿3,337 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Kanawha City

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kanawha City. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanawha Mall Shopping Center or The Shops at Kanawha.

Teays Valley

While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Hurricane Lake.

South Hills

While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.

West Side

If you're spending some time in West Side, Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center and Ruffner Memorial Park are top sights worth seeing.

Institute

When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Venture Lanes and Mardi Gras Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



Downtown Charleston Travel Guide