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 Valley Lakes and Hurricane Lake.

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 Kanawha Landing.

Kanawha City
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
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 Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum.

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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East End Historic District

Discover a mix of architectural styles, including Greek Revival and Victorian Queen Anne, in this national historic district. Visit the West Virginia State Capitol complex and Holly Grove Mansion for a glimpse into history.

East End Historic District
Embassy Suites Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
3.5 out of 5
300 Court St, Charleston, WV
The price is SAR 486 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
SAR 486
SAR 549 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (1,165 reviews)
"Good reception in the evening and typically great ES breaky !!"

Reviewed on 23 June 2025

Embassy Suites Charleston
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 SAR 402 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
SAR 402
SAR 454 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,432 reviews)
"We had a good time and it was a comfortable room. The breakfast was not pleasing or the coffee. Bad day I guess. Overall we enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 27 June 2025

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
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 SAR 388 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
SAR 388
SAR 439 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,078 reviews)
"Very easy parking!!! Close to many restaurants and amenities."

Reviewed on 28 June 2025

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
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.
Sparrows Nest   Luxurious newly built home overlooking woods and mountains.
Sparrows Nest Luxurious newly built home overlooking woods and mountains.
Charleston
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! (55 reviews)
"Beautiful house with extremely helpful hosts"

Reviewed on 17 June 2025

Sparrows Nest Luxurious newly built home overlooking woods and mountains.
 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, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Dunbar Village Shopping Center and Dunbar Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Good time
"Very beautiful cabin and a fun place to go"

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

ADULT ONLY Naughty Pines log cabin located in South Charleston, WV
Rosie's Cabin is an authentic log cabin located just 10 minutes from Charleston.
Rosie's Cabin is an authentic log cabin located just 10 minutes from Charleston.
South Charleston
Stay at this cabin in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dunbar Village Shopping Center and Dunbar Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Beautiful
"Amazing log home close to everything with the feel of being far away in peace and quiet. Hosts were easy to be in touch with and were quick to respond. House was beautiful and we loved our stay."

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

Rosie's Cabin is an authentic log cabin located just 10 minutes from 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.