Southern West Virginia

Travel Guide

Hawks Nest State Park which includes a river or creek, a bridge and tranquil scenes
New River Gorge Bridge which includes a bridge, tranquil scenes and a gorge or canyon
Hawks Nest State Park showing views, mountains and tranquil scenes
West Virginia State Museum as well as an individual female
West Virginia State Capitol Building featuring a park, a fountain and an administrative building

Where to stay in Southern West Virginia

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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 Riverwalk Plaza Shopping Center and Mardi Gras Casino 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
The price is CA $151 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $151
CA $171 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good staff... Very old hotel... Too expensive for what it offers.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Charleston Marriott Town Center
Embassy Suites Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

3.5 out of 5
300 Court St Charleston WV
The price is CA $145 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $145
CA $164 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,355 reviews)
The staff was AWFUL AT NIGht…night shift lady and security chased my children and yelled at them in the middle of the night. So disappointed

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Embassy Suites Charleston
DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington

DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington

4 out of 5
1001 3rd Avenue Huntington WV
The price is CA $145 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $145
CA $164 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huntington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
The room was very quiet, the bed was comfortable.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington
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.
Hotel O Relax Inn Lewisburg near I-64

Hotel O Relax Inn Lewisburg near I-64

3 out of 5
635 Jefferson St N Lewisburg WV
Stay at this aparthotel in Lewisburg. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lewisburg Elks Country Club and Lost ...
7.8/10 Good! (40 reviews)
The dirtiest motel I have seen ever. There was holes in the walls. The carpet was 20 year-old filthy nasty rag. The bed smelt bad. The air conditioner was broken and halfway out of the wall. The shower was filthy. Missing tile toilet hadn’t been cleaned in a long time, place was extremely dirty.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Hotel O Relax Inn Lewisburg near I-64
The Oak Oasis - Gorgeous views and a hot tub

The Oak Oasis - Gorgeous views and a hot tub

Ansted WV
Stay at this cabin in Ansted. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions New River Gorge Bridge and Hawks Nest State ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
The hot tub was amazing, loved that it was in an enclosed room, more private. The cabin was very clean, and the temperature inside was easy to control for comfort. Would stay again.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

The Oak Oasis - Gorgeous views and a hot tub
Holler Ridge 3BR 2Bath New River National Park

Holler Ridge 3BR 2Bath New River National Park

Fayetteville WV
Stay at this vacation home in Fayetteville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions New River Gorge Bridge and Bridge Haven Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Property very clean; very quiet place to stay, host has placed welcome snack and coffee. Room, beds, kitchens were very nice and clean!! Recommend place to stay!!!

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Holler Ridge 3BR 2Bath New River National Park
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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