Uptown Charlotte Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern building with a wooden facade and a large overhang.
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.

Stay near popular Uptown Charlotte attractions

A basketball game at the Time Warner Cable Arena with spectators in the stands.
Photo by Ryan
Open Photo by Ryan

Spectrum Center

8.6/10 (3,769 reviews)
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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Activities

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

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

AU$54
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

AU$105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Southern History, New South Energy 90 min bus tour

AU$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Southern History, New South Energy 90 min bus tour
Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

AU$46
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt in Charlotte

A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt in Charlotte

AU$21
per adult
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt in Charlotte
Skyline and Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte

Skyline and Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte

AU$96
per adult
Skyline and Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte
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Our pick of the best Uptown Charlotte Hotel Deals

Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St Charlotte NC
The price is AU$310 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$310
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,382 reviews)
"55$ a night to park was horrendous and I worked all my adult life in NYC. Staff should be briefed on local events like the 10K race as everyone we asked had no idea what streets were being closed and how or even if it would impact our departure last Sunday. Other than those two things it was a great ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Moxy Charlotte Downtown

Moxy Charlotte Downtown

3 out of 5
125 S Brevard St Charlotte NC
The price is AU$197 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$197
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
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 AU$302 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$302
22 Sept - 23 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,217 reviews)
"Clean hotel, trustworthy staff, delicious breakfast, very impressed minus having to pay so much for parking"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, NC
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
555 South McDowell Street Charlotte NC
The price is AU$310 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$310
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,590 reviews)
"Look fine View was good Coffeeshop closes early"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown

Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown

2.5 out of 5
530 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Charlotte NC
The price is AU$225 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$225
20 Sept - 21 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! (1,629 reviews)
"Loved the clean room and very friendly, professional staff. Everyone checked up on me and genuinely cared about my stay."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown
AC Hotels by Marriott Charlotte City Center

AC Hotels by Marriott Charlotte City Center

3.5 out of 5
220 East Trade Street, Suite 500 Charlotte NC
The price is AU$231 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$231
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
AC Hotels by Marriott Charlotte City Center
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Our guide on where to stay in Uptown Charlotte

Find the best Uptown Charlotte areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.

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.

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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 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.

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.

Uptown Charlotte Travel Guide

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