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

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

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

Things to do

Charleston Let’s Roam Treasure Hunt:West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!

Rp208.896
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
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Top hotels in Downtown Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St, Charleston, WV
The price is Rp2.115.562 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.115.562
Rp2.390.586 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,213 reviews)
"Did not clean rooms daily or furnish clean towels and coffee. No extra toilet paper in room."

Reviewed on 23 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 Rp1.776.155 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp1.776.155
Rp2.007.055 total
27 Jul - 28 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! (1,088 reviews)
"Staff"

Reviewed on 23 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 Rp1.792.450 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp1.792.450
Rp2.025.469 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Convenience and friendlineaa"

Reviewed on 19 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 Rp1.373.328 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.373.328
Rp1.551.861 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 (969 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
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 Rp2.155.056 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp2.155.056
Rp2.435.213 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (965 reviews)
"Conveniently located off the expressway. Everybody was super friendly. The food and drinks were delicious. We didn’t have to go out after a long day on the road. Everything was right there."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

3 out of 5
600 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV
The price is Rp1.890.220 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.890.220
Rp2.135.950 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Enjoyable Four Points by Sheraton Experience!
"I had a great stay! My room had a great view, clean and the bed was comfortable! Had great drinks at the bar from a wonderful bartender. I definitely will stay at another Four Points when the oportunity arises!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
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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 Cox-Morton House and Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum.

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