The Best Hotels in Downtown Charleston, Charleston - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,154 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Embassy Suites Charleston	3.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,424 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown	2.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Charleston Marriott Town Center	3.5 star property	8.0 Very good 1,008 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

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

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Teays Valley

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

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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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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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East End Historic District

East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to West Virginia State Museum and West Virginia Culture Center while you're in town.

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were very clean and nice. Staff was friendly and helpful with whatever you needed. Breakfast was great."

Charleston Marriott Town Center

8/10 Good

"Location is nice I just wish they would beautify the area . The view is of the old mall and the balcony doesn’t open . My room was 63 degrees all night and I was freezing . You can not turn the heat on and fix the issue either cause it’s a boiler system . This is the second time it happened but I stay there because compared to many other Charleston hotels this is the better . Pick your favorite old hotel . Most are old and in need of renovation . They are renovating this one thankfully . The parking garage is not great and doesn’t look secure and you have to pay for parking 15 a day. They finally were able to get the cigeratte smell out of the elevator . This time it didn’t stink ."

Quality Inn Charleston South

8/10 Good

"Nice room. Breakfast was a disappointment but everything else was fine. We were surprised there was no elevator in the building but the very helpful gentleman at the front desk switched our room so I didn't have to climb stairs which was a huge help. Overall we were very pleased and would stay there again."

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 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, Embassy Suites Charleston is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Charleston. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG and Charleston Marriott Town Center.

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 Callen McJunkin Gallery, The Art Emporium and Avampato Discovery Museum. While you're out sightseeing, Gallery Eleven and Heritage Towers are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Charleston Marriott Town Center

Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Embassy Suites Charleston

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

Sleep Inn Charleston North

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

Quality Inn Charleston South

Comfort Inn Charleston South

Super 8 By Wyndham Charleston WV

Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV

Red Roof Inn Charleston - Kanawha City, WV

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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Teays Valley

Kanawha City

South Hills

West Side

East End Historic District

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

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