West Side
Charleston
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in West Side
Embassy Suites Charleston
The breakfast stood out to me! It was very good and very well put together! The omelette station was 🔥
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Clean and quiet room
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
N/a
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Good
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
Always a pleasure staying here. It’s convenient and comfortable and there are lots of choices for food in the local area. I recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
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 Capitol Building and West Virginia State Museum while you're in town.
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.
Tyler Mountain
When in Tyler Mountain, you can plan a visit to Dunbar Village Shopping Center and Memorial Ice Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
