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, Embassy Suites Charleston is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Charleston. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Charleston Marriott Town Center 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 Charleston Stage Company, Mountain Stage and Children s Theatre of Charleston. 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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1. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Downtown Charleston

Tami

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles. There is a seating area with sofas and round tables, and large windows providing a view of the outdoors.

2. Charleston Marriott Town Center

Downtown Charleston

Amy Karaman

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A reception area with a counter, seating area with patterned sofas, and a modern ceiling design.

3. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Roger

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent red and beige facade, multiple floors, and a large entrance area with steps leading up to the main entrance.

4. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Downtown Charleston

RENAE

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

5. Embassy Suites Charleston

Downtown Charleston

Gretchen

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A courtyard with a circular fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture, a brick wall, and a building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Cassie

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A snack display with various packaged foods and a refrigerated section.

7. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Downtown Charleston

Kathy

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a well-lit ceiling.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Susceth Cristal

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and string lights.

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

1.5 mi from Downtown Charleston

Rebecca

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A Sleep Inn hotel with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

10. Sleep Inn Charleston North

3.8 mi from Downtown Charleston

Joel

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, several vehicles, and a sign indicating it's a Marriott hotel.

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

3.1 mi from Downtown Charleston

Laura

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas, and a wooden floor.

12. Comfort Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 5 mi from Downtown Charleston

Racheal

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, overhead lighting, and a kitchen in the background.

13. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

Ruthdale, 5.2 mi from Downtown Charleston

Kim

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central bar, and a kitchen area in the background.

14. Quality Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 5 mi from Downtown Charleston

Jared

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a wooden wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

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

5.8 mi from Downtown Charleston

Kerri

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by chairs and tables, and large windows offering views of greenery.

16. Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

4.5 mi from Downtown Charleston

Linda

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a glass-top table with a fire feature, and a brick building in the background.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

3.3 mi from Downtown Charleston

Joddi

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with white wicker furniture, a wooden fence, and a building with large windows.

18. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

3.3 mi from Downtown Charleston

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Two single beds with headboards, a bedside table with a lamp, and a telephone.

19. Budget Host Inn Charleston

4.6 mi from Downtown Charleston

Marla F

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV

Kanawha City, 4.9 mi from Downtown Charleston

Harold

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Charleston

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,209 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Embassy Suites Charleston	3.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,469 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown	2.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

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

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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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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 Kanawha Landing.

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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, Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center and Ruffner Memorial Park are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

10/10 Excellent

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Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was excellent and a perfect location if you’re going to slack plaza or anywhere downtown. It was reasonably priced and the staff was great! They also have a standard noon checkout which has become harder to find these days when it used to be standard everywhere. I will be back for City Center Dead next year for sure! Thanks!"

Embassy Suites Charleston

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were very nice, and very clean! The staff were all so kind, a wonderful complimentary breakfast, and the rooms and beds were very cozy and comfortable! The only complaint we had was the elevators. 2/3 elevators were down, which things happen and that’s okay! But it turns out one elevator has been down for over a year, and the other had been down for 7 months. This is an incredibly busy hotel and it would turn to a 15-20 minute wait every time we had to change floors. This is not a reflection on staff but more on the owners who are not taking care of the property. It was very sad watching cleaning staff struggle to get everything done due to the elevators. They definitely need raises, they are working so incredibly hard."

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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. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

4. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

5. Embassy Suites Charleston

6. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

7. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

8. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

10. Sleep Inn Charleston North

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

12. Comfort Inn Charleston South

13. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

14. Quality Inn Charleston South

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

18. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

19. Budget Host Inn Charleston

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV

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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Teays Valley

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South Hills

West Side

East End Historic District

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

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