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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Over the Capitol

Downtown Charleston

If you're spending some time in Downtown Charleston, Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Charleston
Aerial View of the West Virginia State Capitol Complex

Teays Valley

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

Teays Valley
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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 Blackwell Field.

Kanawha City
Aerial view of Charleston, West Virginia skyline and South Side Bridge. Charleston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia and the seat of Kanawha County

South Hills

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

South Hills
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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.

West Side
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Institute

Institute might not have many top sights, but Mardi Gras Casino and Dunbar Village Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Charleston Marriott Town Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center

3.5 out of 5
200 Lee St E Charleston WV
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 ...
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St Charleston WV
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 ...
Embassy Suites Charleston
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

4 out of 5
#1 Greyhound Drive Cross Lanes WV
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cross Lanes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
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Opossum Creek Retreat

Opossum Creek Retreat

3 out of 5
239 Opossum Creek Retreat Rd Victor WV
Stay at this cabin in Victor. Enjoy free parking, 9 hot tubs, and a garden. Popular attractions New River Gorge Bridge and New & Gauley River Adventures are ...
Opossum Creek Retreat
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.

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