Downtown Charleston Travel Guide
Charleston
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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.
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.
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.
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
We chose this hotel specifically because my daughter's school was hosting senior prom here. We didn't find out until we got to the hotel that to 'self park' you have to drive around the block, across the street and in a parking garage where they only accept cash. Valet parking was $25 a night and ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
The Marriott was very nice. Clean and the front desk very friendly. It is in kind of a busy location and a little confusing to get to with the one way streets. The area has definitely seen better days.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
The hotel stay was good and staff was friendly. Only issue I had which is my fault for not looking cause it does have that in the details on hotels.com, is that I had to pay $11 for parking. My issue is they price gouge for the room because of the concert we were going to but then realizing I also ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
Very friendly staff. Quiet and great location. A great value.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown
nice place for a stop over while traveling
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Charleston
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.
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.
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.
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum and Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve.
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.
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 Kanawha Landing.
