Kanawha City Travel Guide
Charleston
Visit Kanawha City
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Kanawha City
Quality Inn Charleston South
"Clean and mostly quiet, although we could hear the guests walking upstairs. The bathroom is dated but still in pretty good repair. Breakfast was kept well stocked for the large crowd but the coffee was only so-so."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Charleston South
"This was one of the nicer places of our recent stays! The staff was excellent, breakfast was decent, and the place was well maintained. If i had ANY negative, it was simply that the bathroom sink and tub drained a bit too slowly and took a while to completely empty. We've recent stayed in a few places ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV
"Great hotel with perfect accommodations. Visiting from Miami, Fl and being used to warm/hot weather, the indoor pool was a big plus for the kids. I don't think we could enjoy an outside pool in June in West Virginia. Additionally, the hotel was clean and the full breakfast being available in the ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV
"Room was clean, but had a smell of smoke in the room. I ended up with a head ache n my suitcase smelled."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn Charleston - Kanawha City, WV
"Fine for a night, but needs some work. Door not very secure. Had a bad smell after a few hours that I guess they tried to cover up."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Super 8 By Wyndham Charleston WV
"The breakfast was minimal, when things needed replenished , the one staff on site acted put out and only added items when asked. Two separate hotels ours was the 3rd floor, the smell of pot was overwhelming, and there was a loud machine running in the building at 2 am which made it near impossible ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Kanawha City
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
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.
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.
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.
