Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Charleston

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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

฿1,669
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 ฿3,252 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,252
฿3,675 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
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 ฿4,097 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,097
฿4,629 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! (1,472 reviews)
"Terrible stay! Valet parking full & self park 2 blocks away, which for a night arrival in the rain was no fun. No working elevator & room on the 8th floor- we were able to take the service elevator up, but the hall is inaccessible without staff so you have to take the stairs down. Room was not clean- ..."

Reviewed on 12 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 ฿2,917 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,917
฿3,296 total
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"I normally love staying at Marriott’s but this was one of the worse hotels I ever stayed. Literally, nothing worked in this hotel. The parking garage ticket booth was broken, the automatic front door was broken, my room access never worked (I needed to get a new swipe card every time I wanted to ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Charleston Marriott Town Center
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

3 out of 5
600 Kanawha Blvd E Charleston WV
The price is ฿3,893 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,893
฿4,399 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,002 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this hotel. Great location, walking distance to practically everything. It was really nice to be right on the river. Staff was friendly, everything was clean, it hit all the five star marks for me."

Reviewed on 12 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 ฿4,428 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,428
฿5,003 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 ...
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 ฿2,988 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,988
฿3,376 total
19 Oct - 20 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)
"I didn’t have a problem with anything"

Reviewed on 11 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