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

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 ฿2,871 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,871
฿3,244 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,170 reviews)
"Super friendly staff. Short walk to downtown!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center

3.5 out of 5
200 Lee St E Charleston WV
The price is ฿3,481 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿3,481
฿3,934 total
12 Aug - 13 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 ฿4,408 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,408
฿4,981 total
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,443 reviews)
"We were staying overnight, with kids, and the aim to checkout downtown Charleston restaurants while on a road trip. I booked this hotel because it appeared walking distance to downtown. Location was exactly what I wanted, we were two blocks from restaurants and it felt safe to walk during the afternoon/evening. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Embassy Suites Charleston
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

3 out of 5
600 Kanawha Blvd E Charleston WV
The price is ฿4,360 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿4,360
฿4,927 total
12 Aug - 13 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location, nice room, helpful staff"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 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 ฿4,698 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,698
฿5,309 total
2 Aug - 3 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)
"The property was well maintained, the staff very friendly. The rooms were clean and very spacious. My only compaint was breakfast was short staffed. There is a $10 parking fee. All in all I would definately stay here again!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 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 ฿3,011 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,011
฿3,403 total
16 Aug - 17 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. ...
6.8/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Nice enough staff and accommodations, my only complaint is there were ants in my room."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

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.

Teays Valley

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

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.

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.

East End Historic District

East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to West Virginia State Museum and West Virginia Culture Center while you're in town.



Downtown Charleston Travel Guide