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 Callen McJunkin Gallery and Charleston Town Center 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, Charleston Stage Company and Children s Theatre of Charleston. You could also plan a visit to Callen McJunkin Gallery or Charleston Town Center 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, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences and Heritage Towers are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Charleston, Charleston - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

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.

1. Charleston Marriott Town Center

Downtown Charleston

Thomas

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

2. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Downtown Charleston

Holly

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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.

3. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Downtown Charleston

Gustavus

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and chairs, and a central coffee table.

4. Embassy Suites Charleston

Downtown Charleston

John

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

5. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Roger

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

PATRICIA

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

7. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Downtown Charleston

Lindsay

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

8. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Walter

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

1.5 mi from Downtown Charleston

Leah

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

3.1 mi from Downtown Charleston

Joshua

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee station.

11. Sleep Inn Charleston North

3.8 mi from Downtown Charleston

Judy

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

3.3 mi from Downtown Charleston

Kelli

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a diving board, and lounge chairs.

13. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

3.3 mi from Downtown Charleston

Milt

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

14. Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

4.5 mi from Downtown Charleston

Jonathan

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

15. Quality Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 5 mi from Downtown Charleston

Kimberly

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

16. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

Ruthdale, 5.2 mi from Downtown Charleston

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

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

5.8 mi from Downtown Charleston

Nathan

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

18. Comfort Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 5 mi from Downtown Charleston

Karen

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

Barry

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and a round mirror.

20. Red Roof Inn Charleston - Kanawha City, WV

Kanawha City, 4.8 mi from Downtown Charleston

Tony

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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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 1,008 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,214 reviews	View
Embassy Suites Charleston	3.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,465 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,013 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown	2.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View

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Sunset Over West Virginia State Capitol and Kanawha River

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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