Charleston, WV

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West Virginia State Capitol Building showing heritage architecture and an administrative buidling
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

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Where to stay in Charleston

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Over the Capitol

Downtown Charleston

If you're spending some time in Downtown Charleston, Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Charleston
Aerial View of the West Virginia State Capitol Complex

Teays Valley

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

Teays Valley
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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 Blackwell Field.

Kanawha City
Aerial view of Charleston, West Virginia skyline and South Side Bridge. Charleston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia and the seat of Kanawha County

South Hills

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

South Hills
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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
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Institute

Institute might not have many top sights, but Mardi Gras Casino and Dunbar Village Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Institute
Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St Charleston WV
The price is AED 389 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
AED 389
AED 439 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,347 reviews)
One night stay traveling home from vacation. Very impressed with this property, easily accessible from highway. Great breakfast and nice little happy hour of two drinks per person and light snacks. Room was spacious and clean. Staff was very friendly.

Reviewed on 5 March 2026

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
The price is AED 371 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 371
AED 419 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,168 reviews)
Nasty room! The bathtub you could see dirt all in it! Was afraid to lay my head down on the pillow in fear of bed bugs.

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center

3.5 out of 5
200 Lee St E Charleston WV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 404 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
AED 404
AED 457 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Staff was friendly.

Reviewed on 5 March 2026

Charleston Marriott Town Center
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 WV
Stay at this cabin in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Dunbar Village Shopping Center and Dunbar Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
The cabin was beautiful inside and outside with an incredible clawfoot tub that was perfect for soaking. The upstairs was well laid out and stocked. Unfortunately, the heating units were unable to keep up with the cold weather and it was very cold.

Reviewed on 11 February 2026

ADULT ONLY Naughty Pines log cabin located in South Charleston, WV
Sparrows Nest   Luxurious newly built home overlooking woods and mountains.

Sparrows Nest Luxurious newly built home overlooking woods and mountains.

Charleston WV
Stay at this vacation home in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Coonskin Park and Schoenbaum Stadium are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
It was okay, nice home but drive into home, heating and privacy were issues. Did enjoyed the many amenities.

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Sparrows Nest Luxurious newly built home overlooking woods and mountains.
Luxurious cabin, 6 mi HM trails, 12 mi Charleston

Luxurious cabin, 6 mi HM trails, 12 mi Charleston

Alum Creek WV
Stay at this cabin in Alum Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Meadowood Park and Big Bend Golf Course are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
The house was beautiful and the host was very helpful! We will definitely be back for a longer stay!

Reviewed on 31 December 2025

Luxurious cabin, 6 mi HM trails, 12 mi Charleston
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.

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