Uptown Charlotte Travel Guide

Charlotte

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A stack of books with Frederick Douglass' name engraved on them, located in front of a building with signs for Ogden, Utah and Nashville, Tennessee.
A city street with a sculpture, trees, and modern buildings.
A cityscape with tall buildings, a street with parked cars, and well-maintained greenery.
A park with sculptures, trees, and a tall building in the background.

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A basketball game at the Time Warner Cable Arena with spectators in the stands.
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Spectrum Center

8.6/10 (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 Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

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

฿1,291
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

฿1,291
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

฿1,291
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Savannah History Guided Open Air Cruiser Tour - Free Parking

Savannah History Guided Open Air Cruiser Tour - Free Parking

฿579
per adult
Savannah History Guided Open Air Cruiser Tour - Free Parking
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

฿2,482
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte

"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte

฿1,655
per adult
"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte
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Top hotels in Uptown Charlotte

Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿5,208 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,208
฿6,055 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,401 reviews)
"Room was ok, although blinds did NOT close all the way no matter what we did, eventually had to use a hair clip to keep them together so the sunlight wouldn’t come in to our east-facing room. Beware of the valet-when we came back to get our car to go to dinner the same night we checked in, someone ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Moxy Charlotte Downtown

Moxy Charlotte Downtown

3 out of 5
125 S Brevard St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿3,994 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,994
฿4,643 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Spectrum Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)
"Difficult to navigate check in as it is on the 13th floor at the bar. No exterior signage to indicate such. No tv remote, no shampoo, had to request twice. Overcharged on valet parking. Had to valet just to check in."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, NC

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, NC

3 out of 5
610 S. Caldwell St. Charlotte NC
The price is ฿3,997 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿3,997
฿4,647 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, NC
Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown

Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown

3 out of 5
222 South Caldwell Street Charlotte NC
The price is ฿4,384 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,384
฿5,096 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown
Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown

Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown

2.5 out of 5
530 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Charlotte NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,994 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,994
฿4,643 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,622 reviews)
"Clean room. Toilet wobbling, but worked well. Great breakfast. Awesome staff."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown
Grand Bohemian Charlotte, Autograph Collection

Grand Bohemian Charlotte, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
201 W Trade St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿7,034 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿7,034
฿8,177 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (981 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Grand Bohemian Charlotte, Autograph Collection
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Where to stay in Uptown Charlotte

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Ballantyne

Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like TD Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.

The entrance to Southpark with a glass canopy and a fountain.

SouthPark

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

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a partly cloudy sky.

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.

A modern building with a distinctive archway sculpture.
Photo by Eva Johnson
Open Photo by Eva Johnson

Second Ward

Noted for its theatres and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city.

A brick pathway leading to a building with a dome and a clock tower.

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 Shoppes at University Place 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.

Uptown Charlotte Travel Guide