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, Charleston Stage Company, 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 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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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

1. Embassy Suites Charleston

Downtown Charleston

John

￥21,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

2. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Downtown Charleston

Mark

￥18,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

3. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Downtown Charleston

Gustavus

￥20,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

4. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

PATRICIA

￥23,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

5. Charleston Marriott Town Center

Downtown Charleston

Thomas

￥15,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

6. Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Roger

￥14,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

7. Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Downtown Charleston

Walter

￥16,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

8. Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Downtown Charleston

Lindsay

￥21,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

5 km from Downtown Charleston

Joshua

￥16,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

10. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

2.5 km from Downtown Charleston

Leah

￥19,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

11. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

Ruthdale, 8.4 km from Downtown Charleston

Matthew

￥23,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

12. Sleep Inn Charleston North

6.2 km from Downtown Charleston

Judy

￥16,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

5.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Kelli

￥22,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

5.3 km from Downtown Charleston

DEMETRICE

￥21,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cross Lanes by IHG

15.5 km from Downtown Charleston

Christine

￥19,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

16. Budget Host Inn Charleston

7.4 km from Downtown Charleston

Barry

￥10,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

9.3 km from Downtown Charleston

Janet

￥14,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

18. Comfort Inn Charleston South

Kanawha City, 8 km from Downtown Charleston

Racheal

￥15,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area

8.8 km from Downtown Charleston

Izabela

￥10,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

16.5 km from Downtown Charleston

Sherrie

￥12,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,221 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston	3.0 star property	8.4 Very Good 1,016 reviews	View
Embassy Suites Charleston	3.5 star property	8.4 Very Good 1,470 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown	2.5 star property	8.2 Very Good 1,003 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 Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center and Ruffner Memorial Park.

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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

Charleston Marriott Town Center

8/10 Good

"We stayed 4nights our room didn’t get daily cleaning. We had to ask for towels the next day. We had to request for our room to be cleaned 3rd day. We like cleaned room daily. Was disappointed. Staff was courteous and polite. The breakfast was good. Ms Conching was friendly. Our room was spacious."

Sleep Inn Charleston North

10/10 Excellent

"The standard rooms are small but nicely renovated and clean. Staff were all friendly and helpful, breakfast was good, and the snacks in the lobby were a nice bonus. Funny enough, I was talking to people next to me at a bar across town, and they said they always stay at this Sleep Inn when they’re in town because it’s quiet and clean. Someone on the other side recommended checking out Coonskin Park, which is a short 5 min drive from the hotel. Highly recommend! It’s a beautiful park. They also said the diner in the same parking lot as the hotel is good, but I didn’t have a chance to try it. I would absolutely stay here any time I’m in the Charleston area!"

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. Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

3. Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

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. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

10. Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

11. Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

12. Sleep Inn Charleston North

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cross Lanes by IHG

16. Budget Host Inn Charleston

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

18. Comfort Inn Charleston South

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area

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

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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Kanawha City

Teays Valley

South Hills

West Side

Institute

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Charleston Marriott Town Center

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