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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1168)
"Excellent hotel! Easy check-in with friendly staff!"
United States
Delia
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Meeting facility
Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston
3.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1300)
"Great stay and breakfast!"
United States
Curt
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
Pool
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Staff was so amazing!"
United States
Kenya
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown
Property amenity
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
3.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Best bed ever!! "
United States
Shawna Margaret
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
Bar (on property)
Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center
3.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Great hotel clean comfortable "
United States
Allison
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Exterior
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
3.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great place to stay. Our room was clean with a nice view of the city. Breakfast was a little undesirable ,but it makes up for it with the sports bar attached to the hotel. It had great food and drinks. "
United States
Michele
The price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
Iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
6.8 out of 10, (1000)
"Great staff!"
United States
Walter
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center
Lobby
Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center
2.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (34)
"Staff was nice breakfast was good nice hotel for the price "
United States
Dustin
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center
Exterior
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
2.0 star property
5 km from Downtown Charleston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Breakfast was good."
United States
Randy
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
Free daily continental breakfast
Comfort Inn Charleston South

Comfort Inn Charleston South

Comfort Inn Charleston South
2.5 star property
Kanawha City, 8 km from Downtown Charleston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Excellent hotel the room was very clean and the Staff was excellent!!!"
United States
Renee R
The price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Charleston South
Free daily buffet breakfast
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV
3.0 star property
Kanawha City, 7.9 km from Downtown Charleston
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"The staff was helpful and friendly "
United States
Anna-Therese
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV
Exterior
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston
2.5 star property
5.3 km from Downtown Charleston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (601)
"The room was clean and spacious. Staff were very friendly! 10/10 experience."
United States
Taylor
The price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston
Free daily continental breakfast
Quality Inn Charleston South

Quality Inn Charleston South

Quality Inn Charleston South
2.5 star property
Kanawha City, 8 km from Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Room was clean & comfortable, breakfast was very good."
United States
Susan
The price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Charleston South
Property amenity
Sleep Inn Charleston North

Sleep Inn Charleston North

Sleep Inn Charleston North
2.5 star property
6.2 km from Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Great staff and clean & comfortable room."
United States
Robert
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn Charleston North
Lobby sitting area
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cross Lanes by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cross Lanes by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cross Lanes by IHG
2.5 star property
15.5 km from Downtown Charleston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Staff is always nice when I travel from Indiana to NC.Also have great breakfast selection."
United States
Angela
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cross Lanes by IHG
Indoor pool
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston

Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston

Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
2.5 star property
16 km from Downtown Charleston
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"The staff was very friendly "
United States
Amelia
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Exterior
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Downtown Charleston
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (917)
"Super clean and incredible front desk staff "
United States
Roya
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE
Exterior
Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
2.5 star property
Ruthdale, 8.4 km from Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"The hotel was in a great location. Breakfast was good and staff was very friendly."
United States
Angelique
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Downtown Charleston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great pool area, restaurant and bar"
United States
MATTHEW
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG
Exterior
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
4.0 star property
17.3 km from Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1520)
"Great place to stay, fun environment "
United States
Jeffrey
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
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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 Teays Center Plaza.

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, Ruffner Memorial Park and Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Institute

When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Venture Lanes and Mardi Gras Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was friendly and we were there on a very busy weekend. There were a lot of football tournaments going on (youth and high school)."
Danitra 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Embassy Suites Charleston

Frequently asked questions

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 Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center is the highest ranked property in Downtown Charleston. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, and it offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Charleston Marriott Town Center and Four Points by Sheraton Charleston.
How many hotels are there in the Downtown Charleston area?
With 18 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 Mountain Stage, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences and Charleston Stage Company. You could also plan a visit to Charleston Town Center or GoMart Ballpark while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Charleston include Callen McJunkin Gallery, The Art Emporium and Avampato Discovery Museum. While you're out sightseeing, Gallery Eleven and Children s Theatre of Charleston are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.