Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a prominent dome-shaped building, likely a capitol, under a partly cloudy sky.
A vintage red car parked on a city street at dusk.
A white truck parked on a city street, buildings with large windows, and a street lamp.
A large green steel bridge spanning a river with dense green trees on both sides.
A street sign for Quarrier St. and a One Way sign.

Stay near popular Downtown Charleston attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

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 NZ$200 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$200
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,156 reviews)
"Passing through stay, floor was damp from carpet shampooing earlier in the day.. so clean, okay. One bed had a stain on the sheet- front desk immediately came up and changed it no hesitation. Elevators were HOT, hallways were HOT.. however the previous hotel was the same way not the same chain. Staff ..."

Reviewed on 3 July 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 NZ$254 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$254
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,424 reviews)
"Room was smaller than booked, toiletries were missing and it was only one person in lobby handling everyone had to wait until next morning to get stuff."

Reviewed on 3 July 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 NZ$172 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$172
12 July - 13 July
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’ve known this hotel since I was a kid in the 80s. It used to be the premier hotel in Charleston, and maybe it still is just because there isn’t much else. But it’s disappointing how little has been updated or improved since that era. My room key barely worked at all the entire weekend. I had to ..."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Charleston Marriott Town 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 NZ$176 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$176
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 (1,000 reviews)
"The area is a little rough, but the room was great and the hot breakfast was appreciated 👏"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center
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 NZ$276 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$276
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We arrived early in the day from our flight and the reception and housekeeping team were more than accommodating and worked to get a room ready for check in well before check in time! The room was clean and modern. The staff was friendly and helpful. It’s conveniently right next to a Starbucks. We ..."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

3 out of 5
600 Kanawha Blvd E Charleston WV
The price is NZ$217 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$217
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very helpful, friendly staff! Entire facility very clean"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Teays Valley

While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Sleepy Hollow Golf Club.

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 The Shops at Kanawha.

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.

East End Historic District

East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to West Virginia State Museum and West Virginia Culture Center while you're in town.



Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

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