Charleston, WV

Travel Guide

West Virginia State Capitol Building showing heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
West Virginia State Museum showing interior views
Charleston which includes a city
West Virginia State Capitol Building featuring an administrative buidling and interior views
West Virginia State Capitol Building featuring an administrative buidling, interior views and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Charleston

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Teays Valley

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

Teays Valley
West Virginia which includes tranquil scenes and mountains

Downtown Charleston

If you're spending some time in Downtown Charleston, Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Charleston
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Kanawha City

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Kanawha City. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Kanawha Mall Shopping Center and Cabin Creek Quilts, a few notable attractions nearby.

Kanawha City
The excellent selection of in house gelato at caffe romeo.

South Hills

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

South Hills
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Institute

Institute might not have many top sights, but Tri State Racetrack and Gaming Center and Mardi Gras Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Institute
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West Side

While visiting West Side, you might make a stop by sights like Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center and Ruffner Memorial Park.

West Side
Embassy Suites Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
3.5 out of 5
300 Court St, Charleston, WV
The price is AED 476 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 476
AED 538 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,119 reviews)
Eh
"The hotel is lovely. The staff was very friendly. The only issues I seen was that they had maintance painting in an elevator so it caused a delay with elevators. We ended until taking the stairs down. Also parking was a little strange. None of the parking garages said it was for this hotel. So it ..."

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Embassy Suites Charleston
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
2.5 out of 5
100 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 441 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 441
AED 498 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,061 reviews)
"We went to a concert and it was across the street, very clean, everyone was extremely nice and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay very much"

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
4 out of 5
#1 Greyhound Drive, Cross Lanes, WV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 415 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 415
AED 469 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cross Lanes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,366 reviews)
"Nice hotel and clean room. Staff was friendly. Conveniently located near stores and restaurants."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
 ADULT ONLY Naughty Pines log cabin located in South Charleston, WV
ADULT ONLY Naughty Pines log cabin located in South Charleston, WV
South Charleston
Stay at this cabin in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Dunbar Village Shopping Center and Dunbar ...
"Great communication"

Reviewed on 18 April 2025

ADULT ONLY Naughty Pines log cabin located in South Charleston, WV
Luxurious cabin, 6 mi HM trails, 12 mi Charleston
Luxurious cabin, 6 mi HM trails, 12 mi Charleston
Alum Creek
Stay at this cabin in Alum Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Meadowood Park and Big Bend Golf Course are located nearby.
Off the grid
"Very quiet. Peaceful. But not too far from town. Road leading in a little tricky. Nice little place."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Luxurious cabin, 6 mi HM trails, 12 mi Charleston
Charming 2-bedroom Bungalow - Close to Everything!
Charming 2-bedroom Bungalow - Close to Everything!
Charleston
Stay at this vacation home in Charleston. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Dunbar Village Shopping Center and Riverwalk Plaza Shopping Center are ...
Perfect house for our visit
"Lovely house, great location, excellent place!"

Reviewed on 21 April 2025

Charming 2-bedroom Bungalow - Close to Everything!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Charleston

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
150
5 - Excellent 22%
4 - Good
328
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
175
3 - Okay 26%
2 - Disappointing
25
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
7
1 - Terrible 1%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

It’s not kept up. It looks like no one has taken care of anything. You feel very unsafe.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Really hard to say, though it was beautiful and our room overlooked the river. So much was closed due to the stay at home orders.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

This was just an overnight stop on the drive home. I did not do any sightseeing in Charleston.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I grew up in Charleston, it is always good to go home!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was an okay city. I think you have to be raised there to appreciate the area.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The Town Center Mall is losing more stores, especially upsetting to see Macys is now gone. I visit Charleston twice a year and always shop at this mall. Its sad to see so many stores closing and no new stores taking their place.