The Best Hotels in Downtown Charleston, Charleston - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,192 reviews	View
Embassy Suites Charleston	3.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,454 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,008 reviews	View
Charleston Marriott Town Center	3.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,024 reviews	View

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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A river with a bridge, a large building with a golden dome, and surrounding greenery.

Teays Valley

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

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A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and modern buildings.

South Hills

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

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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.

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Institute

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

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

8/10 Good

"All in all the stay was ok. Only there for 1 night. Cannot give 5 stars because the first room they gave us was either not cleaned or all ready occupied. Unmade beds and slurpee and other dirty glasses all over the room plus dirty towels on the floor. We had to go back to the front desk and get another room. Other than that, everything else was fine."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

8/10 Good

"Overall, I felt like this was a quality budget hotel and a good option for an overnight stay while passing through. We arrived just before midnight and were back on the road around 7 a.m., so our stay was pretty short. My first impression when we walked into the room was that I could definitely see where the “Microtel” name comes from. The room was more compact than what we’ve experienced at most other hotels. For our seven-hour stay, this really didn’t affect us, but I could see it becoming a little annoying during a multi-night stay. There wasn’t a separate sitting area, so the bed was really the only place to sit and relax. The shower had great water pressure and plenty of hot water, which is always a big metric for me. The bed was also pretty comfortable. My only real complaint was the room’s air-conditioning unit. It was a typical exterior-wall unit with the thermostat built into it, so it cycled on and off about every 10–15 minutes throughout the night. Normally that wouldn’t be a huge deal, but our particular unit had a pretty noticeable rattle, which made for a somewhat noisy night of sleep. One big positive is the location. It was very close to the expressway, making it easy to get on and off the highway, but despite that, we didn’t hear any outside or road noise from our room. Breakfast was decent. I had a waffle, which tasted good, and skipped most of the other options. The selection was somewhat limited and could have used a little more variety, but I still a"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Charleston?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Charleston's Downtown Charleston neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Callen McJunkin Gallery and Charleston Town Center as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?

Based on our traveller data, Charleston Marriott Town Center is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Charleston. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Embassy Suites Charleston and Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG.

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Charleston area?

With 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Charleston to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Charleston area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Charleston, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Downtown Charleston.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Charleston?

While you're in Downtown Charleston, you can catch a show at Charleston Stage Company, Mountain Stage and Children s Theatre of Charleston. You could also plan a visit to Callen McJunkin Gallery or Charleston Town Center while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Charleston include The Art Emporium, Avampato Discovery Museum and Gallery Eleven. While you're out sightseeing, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences and Heritage Towers are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

1. Embassy Suites Charleston

2. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

3. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

4. Charleston Marriott Town Center

5. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

6. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

7. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

8. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

11. Sleep Inn Charleston North

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

13. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

15. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston

16. Comfort Inn Charleston South

17. Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

18. Quality Inn Charleston South

19. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

20. Budget Host Inn Charleston

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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Kanawha City

Teays Valley

South Hills

West Side

Institute

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

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