First Ward, NC

Charlotte

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Stay near popular First Ward attractions

A basketball game at the Time Warner Cable Arena with spectators in the stands.
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Spectrum Center

8.6/10 (3,769 reviews)
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket

Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket

￥5,267
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket
Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

￥5,267
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

￥7,182
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

￥6,225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Wild Things Rydables Tour of Charlotte

Wild Things Rydables Tour of Charlotte

￥14,205
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wild Things Rydables Tour of Charlotte
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

￥6,225
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
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First Ward Hotel Deals

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

3 out of 5
435 E Trade Street Charlotte NC
The price is ￥21,295 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
￥21,295
￥24,755 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,721 reviews)
"I've been to 46 different countries for work over 30 years and it was the first time to find a needle on the floor in the room. It wasn't right out in the open, I was moving the sofa bed and the needle was on the floor under the sofa bed. I'm not familiar with needles so I don't know if it was for ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

2.5 out of 5
311 East 5th Street Charlotte NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥22,659 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
￥22,659
￥26,341 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,357 reviews)
"Excellent location, right across the street from Spectrum Center. Staff was very helpful & friendly. Rooms were nice & clean."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

4 out of 5
230 N College St Charlotte NC
The price is ￥23,153 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
￥23,153
￥26,915 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,370 reviews)
"Room was cleaned daily."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

3 out of 5
508 N. College St. Charlotte NC
The price is ￥21,860 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
￥21,860
￥25,411 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Hilton Charlotte University Place

Hilton Charlotte University Place

4 out of 5
8629 J M Keynes Dr Charlotte NC
The price is ￥23,074 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
￥23,074
￥26,824 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ￥15,616 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
￥15,616
￥18,153 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,147 reviews)
"I paid a lot and the rooms and pool were not giving what I paid"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
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Where to stay in First Ward

Find the best First Ward areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Uptown Charlotte

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Bank of America Stadium or Spectrum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop or Charlotte Transportation Center Station to get around town.

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Ballantyne

Ballantyne is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to TD Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.

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South End

While you're in South End, take in top sights like Amos' Southend or The Music Yard, and hop on the metro to see more the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

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SouthPark

A noteworthy feature of SouthPark is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.

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Second Ward

Noted for its theaters and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city.

First Ward, NC