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 Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?

Based on our traveller data, Charleston Marriott Town Center is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Charleston. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Embassy Suites Charleston and Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG .

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Charleston area?

With 17 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, Charleston Stage Company and Children s Theatre of Charleston. You could also plan a visit to Charleston Town Center or Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Charleston include The Art Emporium, Avampato Discovery Museum and Gallery Eleven. While you're out sightseeing, Heritage Towers and Capitol Market are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

1. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Roger

Rp1.601.538 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

2. Embassy Suites Charleston

Downtown Charleston

John

Rp2.442.895 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

3. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Downtown Charleston

Gustavus

Rp2.319.329 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

4. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Walter

Rp1.781.485 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

5. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

PATRICIA

Rp2.640.237 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

6. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Downtown Charleston

Mark

Rp2.019.417 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

7. Charleston Marriott Town Center

Downtown Charleston

Thomas

Rp1.739.498 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

8. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Downtown Charleston

Lindsay

Rp2.362.318 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

2.5 km from Downtown Charleston

Leah

Rp2.142.647 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

5 km from Downtown Charleston

Joshua

Rp1.859.463 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

11. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

Ruthdale, 8.4 km from Downtown Charleston

Matthew

Rp2.612.045 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

12. Sleep Inn Charleston North

6.2 km from Downtown Charleston

Judy

Rp1.838.873 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area

8.8 km from Downtown Charleston

Izabela

Rp1.223.647 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

14. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

17.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Thomas

Rp2.779.197 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

15. Comfort Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 8 km from Downtown Charleston

Racheal

Rp1.742.150 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

16. Budget Host Inn Charleston

7.4 km from Downtown Charleston

Barry

Rp1.214.870 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE

16.5 km from Downtown Charleston

Sherrie

Rp1.426.844 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cross Lanes by IHG

15.5 km from Downtown Charleston

Christine

Rp2.179.900 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

19. Quality Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 8 km from Downtown Charleston

Christian

Rp1.631.529 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

5.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Kelli

Rp2.464.887 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Charleston

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,221 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,016 reviews	View
Embassy Suites Charleston	3.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,471 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown	2.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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 The Shops at Kanawha.

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Teays Valley

While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Hurricane Lake.

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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.

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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.

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Institute

When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Venture Lanes and Dunbar Village Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites Charleston

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Charleston Marriott Town Center

8/10 Good

"We stayed 4nights our room didn’t get daily cleaning. We had to ask for towels the next day. We had to request for our room to be cleaned 3rd day. We like cleaned room daily. Was disappointed. Staff was courteous and polite. The breakfast was good. Ms Conching was friendly. Our room was spacious."

Sleep Inn Charleston North

10/10 Excellent

"The standard rooms are small but nicely renovated and clean. Staff were all friendly and helpful, breakfast was good, and the snacks in the lobby were a nice bonus. Funny enough, I was talking to people next to me at a bar across town, and they said they always stay at this Sleep Inn when they’re in town because it’s quiet and clean. Someone on the other side recommended checking out Coonskin Park, which is a short 5 min drive from the hotel. Highly recommend! It’s a beautiful park. They also said the diner in the same parking lot as the hotel is good, but I didn’t have a chance to try it. I would absolutely stay here any time I’m in the Charleston area!"

208 New Downtown Living Studio

8/10 Good

"Had a difficult time getting into the building. Code would not work. Finally a lady that lives in the building let us in. After reaching out to the host, we were able to get into the apartment. The place looked just like the picture on the app, it was clean. The problem was the two of us only had 1 clean bath towel. The rest of the towels and the sheets from the prior occupant, we’re in the washer/dryer combo, damp and stinky. The hosts cleaning ladies obviously did not do their job well."

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

1. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

2. Embassy Suites Charleston

3. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

4. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

5. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

6. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

7. Charleston Marriott Town Center

8. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

11. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

12. Sleep Inn Charleston North

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area

14. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

15. Comfort Inn Charleston South

16. Budget Host Inn Charleston

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cross Lanes by IHG

19. Quality Inn Charleston South

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

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Institute

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