Kanawha City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 Kanawha City
Quality Inn Charleston South
The area surrounding this hotel was not safe. There were many homeless people in the parking lot asking for money, and sleeping in their cars. We witnessed drug use by some of the patrons. I will not be staying here again.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Charleston South
Matt at check in was wonderful. Had problems with TV. Outdoor pool only.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Charleston - Kanawha City, WV
You get what you pay for. Bed was comfortable and close to highway
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Kanawha City by IHG
This hotel was the cleanest and nicest I've found in quite some time. The staff was incredibly friendly, the pool was clean, and there was no loitering allowed in the parking lot. I rented this room for my 75 yo mother and myself while my father was in CAMC. I'd stay a night with him while she rested ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV
Christa at the front desk was very polite, professional & friendly! The exterior of the hotel could use some improvement but the interior was clean! Our bed was comfortable, the room & bathroom was very clean. The hotel is extremely convenient to everything, yet we slept peacefully without any noise ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Super 8 By Wyndham Charleston WV
Won't have to worry about me and my family ever staying in one of those dumps
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kanawha City
Malden
Visitors highly recommend Malden for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by African Zion Baptist Church while you're in town.
Rand
While Rand may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kanawha Mall Shopping Center and Kanawha State Forest.
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.
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.
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
Loudendale
Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Kanawha State Forest.
