Downtown 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.
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.
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 Downtown Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
"I enjoyed both the manager's reception and the breakfast. However was dissapointed in the pool water. It was too cold to swim in."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
"Good hotel. Nice restaurant to eat."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
"Very disappointed when we got to our room and there wasn't a coffee machine. The online photo showed a Keurig in the room. Worse, the room wasn't cleaned after 2 days! I had to go to the front desk to ask for toilet paper and towels. And they had the nerve to ask $10/night extra for parking."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
"The room was very clean! You can tell if a room is just clean on the surface or if it feels clean all over. Was very pleasant this was my second visit. Look forward to my next trip! Bryan from ky"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
"Great location, clean rooms, and incredible staff!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown
"I was having surgery so I couldn't have breakfast but my husband went down and breakfast was being served and he said everything was good and hot. As for the staff, not impressed. She was taking a reservation on the phone and didn't bother to say I'll be right with you and when she got off the phone ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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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 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.
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.
