Downtown Charleston Travel Guide

Charleston

Downtown Charleston
Charleston featuring a high-rise building and heritage elements
Charleston featuring a city
Downtown Charleston
Charleston which includes street scenes, signage and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

West Virginia State Capitol Building showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

West Virginia State Capitol Building

4/5(1 review)

Take a guided tour around West Virginia’s seat of government and marvel at its dazzling dome, which is covered in 23.5-karat gold.

West Virginia State Capitol Building
West Virginia State Museum which includes interior views and heritage elements

West Virginia State Museum

Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War.

West Virginia State Museum

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center during your trip to Charleston. Visit the casinos and shops in this family-friendly area.

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Charleston Town Center

3/5(2 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Charleston Town Center during your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.

Charleston Town Center

Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences

You can make plans for a show at Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.

Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences

CAMC General Hospital

If CAMC General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Charleston.

CAMC General Hospital

Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
3.5 out of 5
300 Court St, Charleston, WV
The price is ₹11,122 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹11,122
₹12,568 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,204 reviews)
Nice hotel
"Great hotel in great location! Within walking distance to shopping and restaurants."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Embassy Suites Charleston
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 ₹7,482 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹7,482
₹8,454 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,083 reviews)
"Quiet area, kind staff, surprisingly good hot breakfast."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Charleston Marriott Town Center
3.5 out of 5
200 Lee St E, Charleston, WV
The price is ₹9,438 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
₹9,438
₹10,665 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Walkable safe to eating area"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

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 ₹7,220 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹7,220
₹8,159 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (966 reviews)
"My general impression is that this is a nicer mid-range hotel that was built without a good understanding of the location. Charleston isn't a "bad" city, per se, but this specific area is a little sketchy. The hotel itself was very nice - staff was great, rooms were big and nicely appointed, a little ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center
Charleston Tower Hotel
Charleston Tower Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1000 Washington St E, Charleston, WV
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Property in state of disrepair. Only one elevator working. Breakfast and fitness outsourced to neighboring Quality Inn hotel."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

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Charleston Tower Hotel
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 ₹11,330 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹11,330
₹12,803 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (961 reviews)
Happy with our choice!
"Front desk employee was extremely helpful. Location was great and property was well maintained. They appear to have a strong management team. We are happy with the choice we made while in Charleston for the first time."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston

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Grosscup Road Historic District

If you're spending time in Grosscup Road Historic District, you might enjoy its casinos and river views. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences or Charleston Town Center.

Grosscup Road Historic District
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East End Historic District

East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to Laidley Field and West Virginia State Capitol Building while you're in town.

East End Historic District
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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.

West Side
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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.

South Hills
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Loudendale

Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kanawha State Forest and Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve.

Loudendale
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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 Blackwell Field.

Kanawha City

Downtown Charleston Travel Guide