Kanawha City
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
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.
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
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.
Top hotels in Kanawha City
Quality Inn Charleston South
"Television stations were either without sound or in Spanish. Most of outdoor door card readers did not work. Outdoor trash cans were overflowing on to ground. Entire building had a strong smell of marijuana. Would not stay here again"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn Charleston - Kanawha City, WV
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Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV
"Here’s a cleaner, more polished version that still sounds genuine: I booked this thinking it would be a good, inexpensive, and safe place to stay. Unfortunately, that was not the case. It appeared that people were actually living there, and there were creepy-looking men hanging around everywhere. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Charleston South
"The staff went above and beyond to make our stay special as it was our first family vacation. The hotel is very quiet - perfect for our newborn baby. The rooms are clean and spacious and parking is free! Can’t say enough good things about this place. We will definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV
"Very nice staff! Clean room! Great breakfasts. Very happy and would stay here again if in the area."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Kanawha City by IHG
"The stay was good. Room was clean. They need bars around the toilet (commode area) as it sat low to the floor."
Reviewed on 4 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.
