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

Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston

฿1,687
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 ฿3,323 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
฿3,323
฿3,755 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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! (1,190 reviews)
"The staff at check-in were very kind and helpful, and made it an easy process. My room was very nice and comfortable, although there were some long black hairs on the bathroom floor and in the bathtub. That was kind of a turn off. The breakfast was generally all right, however the sausage patties ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 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 ฿3,551 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,551
฿4,012 total
22 Nov - 23 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 ...
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 ฿2,920 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,920
฿3,300 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"The lobby, restarant/bar area and hallways were very cold. We didn't go to the bar since it was so cold. We ended up going to Chili's. The bed was very comfortable and the rooms was much warmer than the rest of the hotel. Would only stay here again if I was going to convention/civic center due to ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 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 ฿4,199 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
฿4,199
฿4,745 total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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 ...
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 ฿4,432 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,432
฿5,008 total
22 Nov - 23 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 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 ฿2,386 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿2,386
฿2,697 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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.
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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