Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Charleston

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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

Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!

Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!

฿427
per adult
Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

฿1,669
per adult
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
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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 ฿3,394 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,394
฿3,836 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,191 reviews)
"Perfect for what we needed"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

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

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St Charleston WV
The price is ฿4,106 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,106
฿4,640 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,479 reviews)
"I enjoy Embassy Suites because the suite guarantees a good night's sleep, free of the noise outside the room door. This particular Charleston hotel had a great breakfast (cooked to order as well as buffet), an exceptionally clean and comfortable room, and very nice personnel working at the hotel. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Embassy Suites Charleston
Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center

3.5 out of 5
200 Lee St E Charleston WV
The price is ฿2,924 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,924
฿3,304 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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
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 ฿4,204 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿4,204
฿4,751 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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)
"I didn't use the gym, as I was only there for one night. However, the staff was very nice--I recognized people from my last stay--and when I realized I had left my toothpaste behind, the lady at the front desk gave me a tube. I like the place and it is just around the corner from Capitol Street, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 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 ฿4,438 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,438
฿5,015 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
"nic clean hotel with a nice Bistro and Starbux right next to it, safe, well lit area and pleanty of brightly lit parking."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 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 ฿2,994 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿2,994
฿3,384 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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)
"All good"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 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.
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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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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 Kanawha Landing.

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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 Mardi Gras Casino and Memorial Ice Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide