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


Our pick of the best Downtown Charleston Hotel Deals

Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St Charleston WV
The price is AU$197 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$197
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 AU$140 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$140
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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)
"Check and staff was amazingly kind and helpful. Garage was dirty, rundown and kind of sketchy."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Charleston Marriott Town Center
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 AU$159 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$159
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

3 out of 5
600 Kanawha Blvd E Charleston WV
The price is AU$187 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$187
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Everyone was very friendly and it was very clean"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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 AU$213 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$213
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Well, everything was there as advertised, except for the breakfast and the bar. It is not as advertised and sometimes, I have to wait for a while until I can find someone to serve me food. It is not a buffet."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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 AU$143 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$143
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 (1,008 reviews)
"Hotel had a very horrible smell. Half the lights didn't work. In a very bad section of town with homeless on every corner!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center
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 Hurricane Lake.

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.

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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