Charleston, WV

Travel Guide

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
West Virginia State Capitol Building featuring an administrative buidling, interior views and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Charleston

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Teays Valley

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

Teays Valley
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Kanawha City

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Kanawha City. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Kanawha Mall Shopping Center and Cabin Creek Quilts, a few notable attractions nearby.

Kanawha City
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East End Historic District

Discover a mix of architectural styles, including Greek Revival and Victorian Queen Anne, in this national historic district. Visit the West Virginia State Capitol complex and Holly Grove Mansion for a glimpse into history.

East End Historic District
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Institute

Institute might not have many top sights, but Riverwalk Plaza Shopping Center and Tri State Racetrack and Gaming Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Institute
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Malden

Malden is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Cabin Creek Quilts and African Zion Baptist Church while in the area.

Malden
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Ruthdale

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Ruthdale. You might consider a stop by Southridge Center while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Ruthdale
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
2.5 out of 5
102 Racer Dr, Cross Lanes, WV
The price is AED 360 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 360
AED 404 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cross Lanes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Room wasn’t cleaned very well. Cotton swabs left in shower. Curtain had some kind of dirt/mud on it."

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
3.5 out of 5
300 Court St, Charleston, WV
The price is AED 467 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 467
AED 528 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,093 reviews)
"Lots of space so families can get one room and still function. Breakfast is good."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

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 AED 404 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 404
AED 457 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The bathroom had some hair/fuzz behind door corner, and edges of room had some debris that a vacuum didn’t obtain. The coffee cups were warped and unusable with lids, but all this was minor. I still enjoyed my stay. The restaurant food is delicious."

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

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
Stay at this cabin in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Dunbar Village Shopping Center and Venture ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Nice getaway
"Great communication with the host, very clean, enjoyed a couple nice fires and the hot tub. Was a great relaxing getaway."

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

ADULT ONLY Naughty Pines log cabin located in South Charleston, WV
Sparrows Nest   Luxurious newly built home overlooking woods and mountains.
Sparrows Nest Luxurious newly built home overlooking woods and mountains.
Charleston
Stay at this vacation home in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Coonskin Park and Schoenbaum Soccer Stadium ...
10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
What a nice place!
"Why isn’t my bed at home this soft? Or my house this clean, for that matter? Great home and great hosts (thank you for our welcome basket!). Nice, welcoming touches throughout the home anticipating every need. Obvious effort was made for guest comfort – from the super soft bedding and bath linens, ..."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Sparrows Nest Luxurious newly built home overlooking woods and mountains.
Stately home conveniently located in the city with a riverfront view!
Stately home conveniently located in the city with a riverfront view!
Charleston
Stay at this vacation home in Charleston. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and in-room jetted tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Galentines Party
"Amazing house!!"

Reviewed on 3 February 2025

Stately home conveniently located in the city with a riverfront view!
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.