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

Charleston Town Center

7.8/10 (640 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at Charleston Town Center during your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
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Things to do

Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

฿1,674
per adult
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

฿1,655
per adult
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
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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 ฿3,135 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿3,135
฿3,542 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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 ...
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
฿4,575 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 ...
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 ฿3,201 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,201
฿3,617 total
6 Sept - 7 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! (1,195 reviews)
"Plentiful breakfast in a larger than usual space. Lots of staff cleaning which was a good sign. Would’ve read it higher, except there is a $10 parking fee. Seems ridiculous. If you wanna charge people for parking there who are only there for the convention center I get it, but guests should not be ..."

Reviewed on 11 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
The price is ฿3,844 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿3,844
฿4,344 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"I drove all the way from Connecticut to attend Multifest, so I was really looking forward to having a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Unfortunately, the hotel could have done much better. My room was facing the parking lot, which was disappointing considering the reason for my trip and the amount ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

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 ฿4,514 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,514
฿5,101 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ฿2,940 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿2,940
฿3,322 total
20 Aug - 21 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.
Sunset Over West Virginia State Capitol and Kanawha River

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.

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Teays Valley

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

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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