First Ward Travel Guide
Charlotte
Visit First Ward
Stay near popular First Ward attractions
Things to do
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour
Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus
Top hotels in First Ward
SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
"This is a.fine hotel, close enough to the convention center. Train stop is right next to it - which is the convenience and the curse at the same time because of the noise. At least the hotel provides ear plugs."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
"Do noisy outside I could not sleep"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
"The air conditioning unit was extremely loud and noisy. The full length mirror was not clean. The fixtures ( towel rack, toilet paper holder, etc.) were dusty. I notified mgr at check out. I was reimbursed for two days parking fee."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Omni Charlotte Hotel
"The main reason I booked this hotel was to enjoy the pool party on the days I didn’t have business. Upon check-in, I was told the pool was closed until further notice. The staff did try to make it right by offering free breakfast in their member lounge (which was not good). Ultimately, I decided ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
"Staff were friendly & helpful. Room was clean & neat & relatively quiet, but worn. Overall a very positive experience"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in First Ward
Uptown Charlotte
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Spectrum Center or Bank of America Stadium might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop or Charlotte Transportation Center Station to get around town.
Ballantyne
Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like The Amp Ballantyne and Ballantyne's Backyard while you're in town.
SouthPark
SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like SouthPark Mall and Phillips Place.
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.
University City
Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like Halton Arena and UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens 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.
