What's it like in Downtown Charleston?

Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Charleston's Downtown Charleston neighborhood. Be sure to check out Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?

Based on our traveler 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 center. 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 will I be able to find in the Downtown Charleston area?

With 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Charleston.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Charleston?

For additional details about updating your trip to Downtown Charleston or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

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, Children s Theatre of Charleston, and Charleston Stage Company. You could also plan a visit to Charleston Town Center or Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences while you're in the neighborhood. 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, Heritage Towers and Capitol Market are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

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

1. Embassy Suites Charleston

Downtown Charleston

John

￥20,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

2. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Downtown Charleston

Gustavus

￥20,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

3. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Downtown Charleston

Mark

￥17,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A courtyard with a circular fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture, a brick wall, and a building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

PATRICIA

￥23,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

5. Charleston Marriott Town Center

Downtown Charleston

Billy

￥15,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

6. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Roger

￥14,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

7. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Walter

￥15,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

8. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Downtown Charleston

Lindsay

￥21,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

2.5 km from Downtown Charleston

James

￥18,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

5 km from Downtown Charleston

Joshua

￥17,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

5.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Christopher

￥24,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

12. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

Ruthdale, 8.4 km from Downtown Charleston

Jordan

￥22,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

13. Sleep Inn Charleston North

6.2 km from Downtown Charleston

Joel

￥16,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern building entrance with a covered walkway, large pillars, and a well-lit facade.

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

5.3 km from Downtown Charleston

DEMETRICE

￥19,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Two single beds with headboards, a bedside table with a lamp, and a telephone.

15. Budget Host Inn Charleston

7.4 km from Downtown Charleston

Christina

￥10,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

7.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Linda

￥16,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

17. Quality Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 8 km from Downtown Charleston

Christian

￥14,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story hotel with a yellow and brown facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE

16.5 km from Downtown Charleston

Linda Crooks

￥12,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden dresser, and large windows with curtains.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area

8.8 km from Downtown Charleston

Izabela

￥10,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story building with a sign reading 'Root Inn.' It features a stone facade, a parking lot, and a view of a mountain in the background.

20. Red Roof Inn Charleston - Kanawha City, WV

Kanawha City, 7.7 km from Downtown Charleston

Tony

￥9,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Charleston

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,210 reviews	View
Embassy Suites Charleston	3.5 star property	8.4 Very Good 1,460 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston	3.0 star property	8.4 Very Good 1,001 reviews	View
Charleston Marriott Town Center	3.5 star property	8.2 Very Good 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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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 The Shops at Kanawha.

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Teays Valley

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

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South Hills

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

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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.

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Institute

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

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites Charleston

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast is always great. Room was clean. Elevator were very slow."

208 New Downtown Living Studio

8/10 Good

"Had a difficult time getting into the building. Code would not work. Finally a lady that lives in the building let us in. After reaching out to the host, we were able to get into the apartment. The place looked just like the picture on the app, it was clean. The problem was the two of us only had 1 clean bath towel. The rest of the towels and the sheets from the prior occupant, we’re in the washer/dryer combo, damp and stinky. The hosts cleaning ladies obviously did not do their job well."

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

1. Embassy Suites Charleston

2. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

3. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

4. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

5. Charleston Marriott Town Center

6. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

7. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

8. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

12. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

13. Sleep Inn Charleston North

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

15. Budget Host Inn Charleston

16. Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

17. Quality Inn Charleston South

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area

20. Red Roof Inn Charleston - Kanawha City, WV

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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Kanawha City

Teays Valley

South Hills

West Side

Institute

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