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 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 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 Ruffner Memorial Park and Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center.

West Side
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Institute

Institute might not have many top sights, but Mardi Gras Casino and Memorial Ice Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Institute
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 372 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
SAR 372
SAR 420 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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! (1,166 reviews)
Friendly, curious staff, despite a significant amount of check-ins due to an event in town.

Reviewed on 14 February 2026

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St Charleston WV
The price is SAR 427 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
SAR 427
SAR 483 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,339 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 16 February 2026

Embassy Suites Charleston
Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center

3.5 out of 5
200 Lee St E Charleston WV
The price is SAR 413 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
SAR 413
SAR 466 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (1,005 reviews)
The AC didn't work, the bedding was unwashed with yellow staining on the pillows. The floor was dirty. There were no trash bags in the trash cans, hair in the "unused" towels, dead flies in the bathroom, the handicapped handles above the bathtub were not clean, the toilet paper was not replaced.

Reviewed on 16 February 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
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 WV
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Cleanliness and location

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Rosie's Cabin is an authentic log cabin located just 10 minutes from Charleston.
South Hills Charmer

South Hills Charmer

Charleston WV
Stay at this vacation home in Charleston. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Sunrise Bird Sanctuary Museum and Cox-Morton House ...
10/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Our stay was great. The place was sooooo comfortable and quiet!!! I will definitely be staying there again in the near future…

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

South Hills Charmer
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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