What's it like in Downtown Charleston?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Charleston's Downtown Charleston neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?

Based on our traveller data, Charleston Marriott Town Center is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Charleston. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Embassy Suites Charleston and Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG .

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Charleston area?

With 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Charleston to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Charleston area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Charleston, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Downtown Charleston.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Charleston?

While you're in Downtown Charleston, you can catch a show at Mountain Stage, Children s Theatre of Charleston and Charleston Stage Company. You could also plan a visit to Charleston Town Center or Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Charleston include The Art Emporium, Avampato Discovery Museum and Gallery Eleven. While you're out sightseeing, Heritage Towers and Capitol Market are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Downtown Charleston

Mark

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

2. Charleston Marriott Town Center

Downtown Charleston

Billy

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

3. Embassy Suites Charleston

Downtown Charleston

John

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

4. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Downtown Charleston

Gustavus

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

5. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Roger

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

6. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

PATRICIA

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

7. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Walter

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

8. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Downtown Charleston

Lindsay

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

2.5 km from Downtown Charleston

James

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

10. Sleep Inn Charleston North

6.2 km from Downtown Charleston

Joel

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

5 km from Downtown Charleston

Joshua

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

5.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

13. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

5.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

14. Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

7.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Linda

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

15. Comfort Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 8 km from Downtown Charleston

Racheal

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

16. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston

9.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Janet

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

17. Quality Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 8 km from Downtown Charleston

Tad

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

18. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

Ruthdale, 8.4 km from Downtown Charleston

Mary

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

19. Super 8 By Wyndham Charleston WV

Kanawha City, 7.7 km from Downtown Charleston

Ashley

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

20. Budget Host Inn Charleston

7.4 km from Downtown Charleston

Christina

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,213 reviews	View
Embassy Suites Charleston	3.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,464 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Charleston Marriott Town Center	3.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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 The Shops at Kanawha.

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Teays Valley

While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Hurricane Lake.

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South Hills

While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.

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West Side

If you're spending some time in West Side, Ruffner Memorial Park and Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Institute

When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Mardi Gras Casino and Dunbar Village Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

10/10 Excellent

"Check in staff person was great and very helpful. Room had plenty of room."

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was good with a lot of choices. The staff was very friendly and an accommodating. The people in a room next to us were very loud late in the evening so we asked if we could switch rooms. They were great and immediately moved us to a quiet corner room. Really appreciated that."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

10/10 Excellent

"This was the second time in approximately a month that my husband stayed here. This time was traveling from NC on a work trip. I was able to book a suite/room for him last minute, which was perfect. The hotel is great, the staff are amazing, and the room was stellar!! Highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a place to stay for one night or an extended period. Thank you again!!😊"

Sleep Inn Charleston North

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at Sleep Inn. We were greeted by a friendly staff member when we checked in. The entire hotel was very clean and well-maintained. Our beds were very comfortable. Our entire experience from start to finish was very enjoyable. We highly recommend this hotel. We will definitely stay at The Sleep Inn again when we are in the area."

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

2. Charleston Marriott Town Center

3. Embassy Suites Charleston

4. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

5. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

6. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

7. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

8. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

10. Sleep Inn Charleston North

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

13. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

14. Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

15. Comfort Inn Charleston South

16. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston

17. Quality Inn Charleston South

18. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

19. Super 8 By Wyndham Charleston WV

20. Budget Host Inn Charleston

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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

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