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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

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1. Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston
3.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,434 reviews)
"Nice clean place great breakfast"
United States
John
The price is ￥21,261
￥24,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Embassy Suites Charleston
Free daily buffet breakfast

2. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,161 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable. Breakfast was good, above average, and the coffee was the best I have had in any hotel."
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥13,793
￥15,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Exterior

3. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
3.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms, and incredible staff!"
United States
Natalie
The price is ￥20,950
￥23,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
Property amenity

4. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
3.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"I always enjoy my stay here, this time we stayed because of Weird Al having a concert at the Charleston Civic Center. The Courtyard Marriott was right across the street."
United States
Jason B
The price is ￥22,574
￥25,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
Lobby

5. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center
2.0 star property
Downtown Charleston
7.6 out of 10, Good, (108 reviews)
"The place was well kept with kitchen. Only issue was outside of the hotel. Didn’t feel safe."
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥14,466
￥16,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center
Bar (on property)

6. Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center
3.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location to visit Charleston."
United States
Thomas
The price is ￥14,129
￥15,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Reception

7. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
6.8 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Homeless hanging out nearby, the pool was in a state of disrepair, stained hallway carpets. Just stayed less than 12 hours so it was okay, but definitely wouldn’t pick again."
United States
Robin
The price is ￥14,470
￥16,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center
Snack bar

8. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Charleston
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff are very nice and friendly"
Canada
junfeng
The price is ￥18,506
￥20,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown
Terrace/patio

9. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
3.0 star property
2.5 km from Downtown Charleston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was extremely friendly and helpful upon check-in. Will definitely stay here again."
United States
Linda
The price is ￥18,676
￥21,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
Exterior

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
2.0 star property
5 km from Downtown Charleston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,082 reviews)
"Good room friendly staff"
United States
Adam
The price is ￥15,103
￥17,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
View from property

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston
3.0 star property
5.3 km from Downtown Charleston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (630 reviews)
"Very good hotel to stay for road trip"
United States
Nilxon
The price is ￥22,568
￥25,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston
Free daily buffet breakfast

12. Sleep Inn Charleston North

Sleep Inn Charleston North
2.5 star property
6.2 km from Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Very comfortable room and friendly staff in the perfect location."
United States
Brett
The price is ￥16,427
￥18,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Sleep Inn Charleston North
Reception

13. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
2.5 star property
Ruthdale, 8.4 km from Downtown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice hotel 👍"
United States
Sheri
The price is ￥20,724
￥23,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG
3.5 star property
5.3 km from Downtown Charleston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was excellent and we really liked the indoor pool area with some outdoor seating. the little restaurant on site wasn’t bad and there was a few other places to eat within walking distance.thanks"
United States
James
The price is ￥16,672
￥18,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

15. Budget Host Inn Charleston

Budget Host Inn Charleston
2.0 star property
7.4 km from Downtown Charleston
7.8 out of 10, Good, (629 reviews)
"Very nice place drive up to your door rooms were clean, comfortable quiet excellent location"
United States
Barry
The price is ￥10,659
￥12,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Budget Host Inn Charleston
Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area
2.0 star property
8.8 km from Downtown Charleston
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Not bad for the price"
United States
Edwin
The price is ￥10,626
￥12,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area
Lobby sitting area

17. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston
4.0 star property
9.3 km from Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (908 reviews)
"My family loved our short stay and breakfast"
United States
Brittany
The price is ￥13,512
￥15,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston
Free daily continental breakfast

18. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Kanawha City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Kanawha City by IHG
2.5 star property
Kanawha City, 7.7 km from Downtown Charleston
7.8 out of 10, Good, (664 reviews)
"This was an amazing hotel. It w as very clean and comfortable. It was great with 3 young sons and we were very pleased with the quality of the breakfast. Would definitely stay there again."
United States
Kyle
The price is ￥13,642
￥15,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Kanawha City by IHG
Exterior

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff!"
United States
Angela
The price is ￥12,472
￥13,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE
Free daily continental breakfast

20. Quality Inn Charleston South

Quality Inn Charleston South
2.5 star property
Kanawha City, 8 km from Downtown Charleston
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was great very quiet and spacious room."
United States
Barret
The price is ￥13,515
￥15,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Quality Inn Charleston South
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Charleston

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Property amenity
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,161 reviews
View
Lobby
Embassy Suites Charleston
3.5 star property
8.4
Very Good
1,434 reviews
View
Exterior
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
3.0 star property
8.4
Very Good
1,001 reviews
View
Snack bar
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown
2.5 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.
A river with a bridge, a large building with a golden dome, and surrounding greenery.

Teays Valley

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

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.

A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and modern buildings.

South Hills

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

West Side

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

Institute

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

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

10/10 Excellent
"How helpful that front desk was when I checked in. He was very kind and welcoming.I didnt like the parking and that they only had one ice machine working. But overall I was satisfied I would definitely stay again."
Lashaneta 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Frequently asked questions

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 is a short 1-minute walk from Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, and it 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 Charleston Stage Company, Mountain Stage, and Children s Theatre of Charleston. 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 Callen McJunkin Gallery, The Art Emporium, and Avampato Discovery Museum. While you're out sightseeing, Gallery Eleven and Heritage Towers are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.