Downtown Charleston
Charleston
Visit Downtown Charleston
Popular places to visit
West Virginia State Capitol Building
Take a guided tour around West Virginia’s seat of government and marvel at its dazzling dome, which is covered in 23.5-karat gold.
West Virginia State Museum
Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War.
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center during your trip to Charleston. Visit the shops and casinos in this family-friendly area.
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.
CAMC General Hospital
If CAMC General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Charleston.
Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences
You can make plans for a show at Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
Top hotels in Downtown Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
Everything has been super so far. The room was clean and perfect. Everyone has been so nice and accommodating.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Food looked good but we didn’t eat
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Check in and check out were easy. The hotel was very clean.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center
Room was nice. Didn't have an ice machine that was working they were all in un plugged. But it was a good place to stay
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
Clean room , nice bar & all staff was friendly
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
Room was clean, staff was nice.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
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 Laidley Field and West Virginia State Capitol Building 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 Cox-Morton House 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 Blackwell Field.
