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 Teays Valley Lakes and Sleepy Hollow Golf Club.

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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Institute

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

Institute
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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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Ruthdale

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

Ruthdale
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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
Embassy Suites Charleston
Embassy Suites Charleston
3.5 out of 5
300 Court St, Charleston, WV
The price is AED 465 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
AED 465
AED 526 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 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! (1,117 reviews)
"The area around the property looked industrial. Self parking was a city block away in a parking garage and cost $15/night. About a brisk 3 minute walk. Valet was $24/night. Slow drain in the sink and lights out around the mirror were fixed when reported. The hamburger in their restaurant was very ..."

Reviewed on 9 April 2025

Embassy Suites Charleston
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
2.5 out of 5
100 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV
The price is AED 422 per night from May 4 to May 5
AED 422
AED 477 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charleston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,062 reviews)
"Service was fantastic"

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
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 393 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
AED 393
AED 441 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great property for the price"

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
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.
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! (46 reviews)
Great Hospitality!
"Very clean, great hospitality. Thank you for letting us stay! We had a great time and appreciate everything!"

Reviewed on 7 April 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! (92 reviews)
lovely home in a lovely location
"We stayed for one night for an event at the UU church, which was practically next door. It was a nice walk downtown-- about 30 mins along a path along the river!"

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

Stately home conveniently located in the city with a riverfront view!
 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 Dunbar ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Wedding Anniversary
"Beautiful cabin. Very clean. Pretty close to everything. Especially very good restaurants all within about a 10 to 15 minute drive. Very private backyard with hot tub, grill and fire pit. We really loved the hot tub"

Reviewed on 21 March 2025

ADULT ONLY Naughty Pines log cabin located in South Charleston, WV
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.