First Ward Travel Guide

Charlotte

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Spectrum Center

8.6/5 (3,769 reviews)
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

฿1,281
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

฿1,281
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

฿1,281
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

฿1,554
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour
Charlotte: Queen City Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Curses & Corsets: Charlotte's Candlelight Ghost Tours

฿1,051
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Curses & Corsets: Charlotte's Candlelight Ghost Tours
Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus

Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus

฿1,281
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus
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Top hotels in First Ward

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

2.5 out of 5
311 East 5th Street Charlotte NC
The price is ฿5,362 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿5,362
฿6,179 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,313 reviews)
"Clean rooms, helpful and friendly staff, walking distance to spectrum center. Would certainly stay here again."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

3 out of 5
435 E Trade Street Charlotte NC
The price is ฿5,173 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿5,173
฿5,962 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,655 reviews)
"We’ve stated before but between the la l of AC in the lobby which we were not aware of until check in and the wear and tear of the facility, the cost didn’t match the value of the hotel."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

3 out of 5
508 N. College St. Charlotte NC
The price is ฿4,873 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿4,873
฿5,616 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,732 reviews)
"Great hotel. Clean and the staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

4 out of 5
230 N College St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿6,108 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿6,108
฿7,039 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,357 reviews)
"The staff at this hotel always goes above and beyond to meet any needs or requests of their guests!!! Even to the point of opening and storing umbrellas when it is pouring rain! 👍"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ฿2,326 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,326
฿2,680 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,223 reviews)
"Check in was very fast the guy at the front desk was nice and polite. Rooms very clean . The breakfast was normal but they are option close by . Overall nice place to stay and the price is affordable."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ฿4,306 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿4,306
฿4,962 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,046 reviews)
"Everything was excellent"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
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Where to stay in First Ward

Find the best First Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Uptown Charlotte

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Spectrum Center or Bank of America Stadium might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop or Charlotte Transportation Center Station to get around town.

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Ballantyne

Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like The Amp Ballantyne and Ballantyne's Backyard while you're in town.

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SouthPark

SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like SouthPark Mall and Phillips Place.

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South End

If you're spending time in South End, check out sights like Amos' Southend or The Music Yard and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

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University City

Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens and Electrolux Corporate Headquarters are major draws, and you can catch the metro at McCullough Station or JW Clay Boulevard /UNC Charlotte Station to see more of the city.

First Ward Travel Guide