What's it like in Downtown Charleston?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Charleston's Downtown Charleston neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?

Based on our traveller data, Embassy Suites Charleston is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Charleston. This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Charleston Marriott Town Center and Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG .

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Charleston area?

With 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Charleston to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Charleston area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Charleston, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Downtown Charleston.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Charleston?

While you're in Downtown Charleston, you can catch a show at Charleston Stage Company, Mountain Stage and Children s Theatre of Charleston. You could also plan a visit to Charleston Town Center or Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Charleston include The Art Emporium, Avampato Discovery Museum and Gallery Eleven. While you're out sightseeing, Heritage Towers and Capitol Market are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

Downtown Charleston Hotels: Cheap Accommodation in Downtown Charleston

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

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1. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Downtown Charleston

Mark

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, and a central coffee table.

2. Embassy Suites Charleston

Downtown Charleston

Gretchen

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent red and beige facade, multiple floors, and a large entrance area with steps leading up to the main entrance.

3. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Downtown Charleston

RENAE

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles. There is a seating area with sofas and round tables, and large windows providing a view of the outdoors.

4. Charleston Marriott Town Center

Downtown Charleston

stacey

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A courtyard with a circular fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture, a brick wall, and a building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Cassie

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A snack display with various packaged foods and a refrigerated section.

6. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Downtown Charleston

Kathy

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception area with a counter, seating area with patterned sofas, and a modern ceiling design.

7. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Roger

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a well-lit ceiling.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Susceth Cristal

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and string lights.

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

2.5 km from Downtown Charleston

Rebecca

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, several vehicles, and a sign indicating it's a Marriott hotel.

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

5 km from Downtown Charleston

Joshua

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

11. Sleep Inn Charleston North

6.2 km from Downtown Charleston

Joel

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a glass-top table with a fire feature, and a brick building in the background.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

5.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

13. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

Ruthdale, 8.4 km from Downtown Charleston

Kim

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio area with white wicker furniture, a wooden fence, and a building with large windows.

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

5.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by chairs and tables, and large windows offering views of greenery.

15. Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

7.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Linda

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, and a wooden floor.

16. Comfort Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 8 km from Downtown Charleston

Racheal

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a wooden wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

17. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston

9.3 km from Downtown Charleston

kelli

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central bar, and a kitchen area in the background.

18. Quality Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 8 km from Downtown Charleston

Jared

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

Two single beds with headboards, a bedside table with a lamp, and a telephone.

19. Budget Host Inn Charleston

7.4 km from Downtown Charleston

Marla F

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a yellow and brown facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE

16.5 km from Downtown Charleston

Laura

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Charleston

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,217 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
Charleston Marriott Town Center	3.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Embassy Suites Charleston	3.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,469 reviews	View

Our guide on 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.

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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.

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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 Laidley Field while you're in town.

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown Charleston

Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, and the best staff and breakfast bar in the valley!"

Sleep Inn Charleston North

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and either newer or recently remodeled. This layout uses the new compact style of newer hotel rooms where every inch is used, and while it is small, it's still easy to move around. At check-in, we were given a bag with two bottled waters, some chips, and a granola bar, and there were also cookies available at the counter, along with popcorn. The walk-in shower was large, and the water pressure was decent. The TV only offered cable channels with no streaming options. The bed was of medium firmness, but the pillows had very little support. The included breakfast was good, with scrambled eggs, sausage patties, potatoes, and waffles being the highlights. There were also the continental staples. The breakfast room was very small and cramped, though, meaning it was difficult to get around and be seated comfortably. This hotel is well outside the city, with only a small family-style restaurant on the grounds. However, it is right next to the highway, and its remote location makes it certainly quieter with almost no traffic."

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Easy check in. The breakfast was pretty nice for a US hotel. It had a waffle maker, instant oatmeal, cereal options, apples and bananas, yogurt, eggs (meh), bacon, potatoes, plus the usual coffee and juice options. The room was comfortable and appropriately sized and the shower was pleasant. Only a few miles from Charleston. Parking was easy and abundant."

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1. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

2. Embassy Suites Charleston

3. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

4. Charleston Marriott Town Center

5. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

6. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

7. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

8. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

11. Sleep Inn Charleston North

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

13. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

15. Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

16. Comfort Inn Charleston South

17. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston

18. Quality Inn Charleston South

19. Budget Host Inn Charleston

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE

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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Teays Valley

Kanawha City

South Hills

West Side

East End Historic District

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown Charleston

Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

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