Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Charleston
Visit Downtown Charleston
Popular places to visit
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.
Mardi Gras Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mardi Gras Casino during your travels in Cross Lanes? Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
West Virginia State Capitol Building
West Virginia State Capitol Building is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
University of Charleston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Charleston during your travels in Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
Haddad Riverfront Park
Haddad Riverfront Park is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
West Virginia State Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at West Virginia State Museum during your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
"At the beginning we were assigned the wrong room; at the end, everything was fixed but it didn’t has to happen."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
"AC wasn’t working right and the room had a foul odor."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
"Unfortunately, the floor we stayed on smelt bad as soon as we walked out of the elevator. And, the carpet in the hallway was lifting up. But the room, food, drinks and staff were exceptional."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
"Clean room and comfortable beds"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center
"Cleaning staff was great"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
"Room and facility very clean. Parking convenient. Staff was very considerate - we arrived early and were given a room."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston
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.
Teays Valley
While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Scott Junction Plaza.
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.
Woodville
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.
